RENEWAL, RESTORATION, and REVIVAL Pastor Boyet Jose March 24, 2024
Text: Nehemiah 8:1-18; 9:2-3, 33, 10:28-29, 39
The Word of God desired, revealed, understood, and obeyed brings…
A. RENEWAL: Nehemiah 8:1-12, 17
1. Renewed Conviction (v.9)
2. Renewed Joy (v.10-12, 17)
Insight for living: The importance of personal devotion to God’s Word
B. RESTORATION: Nehemiah 8:1-18
1. Restored celebrations by remembering (8:1-18; 9)
a. Who God is (vv.1-9)
b. What God has done (vv. 13-18)
c. God’s sovereignty, salvation, and faithfulness (9:6-8; 9-15; 19-21)
2. Restored communion through corporate worship (v.8:6)
Insight for living: The importance of participating in corporate worship and celebrations within the life of the church
C. REVIVAL Nehemiah 9:33, 10:28-29
1. Reflected by their confession and repentance (9:2-3; 33)
2. Reflected by their recommitment to God and His house (10:28-29, 39)
The Big Idea: Spiritual renewal, restoration, and revival starts with knowing and understanding God’s word personally and corporately within the life of the church.
