Jesus is the filter and final word. When studying Scripture, it is important to anchor in truth and see it through the lens of Jesus. When Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem, he confronts sin, addressing issues such as relationships and theSabbath. Looking at these topics, we can draw truth from the life and words of Jesus.
Joy is found in God Alone. God causes the Israelites to have joy and commit themselves to joyous praise. He teaches them where to locate their joy and how to have joy that isn’t based on feelings or circumstances but based on an everlasting relationship with Him.
The people of God decide that they want to make a covenant(a promise to God) and they want to do life differently. They want to handle relationships, resources, and work God’s way. In this message we learn how to make God the center of everything.