Date | 2014-03-23 |
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Bible | Nehemiah 6 |
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Know Thyself and Know the World, Victory (in Christ) Is Surely in Hand
(Nehemiah 6)
Rev. Mark Kosko
I. Nehemiah endured lies and threats without being provoked into escalating the matter
They tried to trick him into meeting but he simply told them he was too busy
(vv. 1-4)
They tried to spread outlandish rumors of heresy but he boldly denied them
(vv. 5-8)
They tried to lure him into committing sacrilege under threat of death but he resisted (vv. 10-13)
II. He then prayed for God to strengthen his resolve to complete work on the Wall (v. 9)
He did not pray his enemies would be conquered, only that the work would be complete
Although he did ask God to remember these enemies who schemed against him (v. 14)
III. Nehemiah was mature and wise enough to recognize the enemy’s tactics to
provoke him
He discerned what they were attempting to do but did not escalate
His wisdom and reliance upon God gave him confidence
His enemies realized God’s presence and the work was completed (vv. 15-16)
IV. How are we equipped in Christ to withstand the enemy’s attacks?
We have a helmet, sword and shield (Ephesians 6:11-15)
We have a disarming Grace, Mercy and Love
V. Reflection
As Christians we are criticized for our Faith in Christ Jesus but also are lured and provoked by a world that wants to lie, cheat and steal in order to get ahead at any and all costs. Do we resist this temptation to be like the world or do we make excuses to justify that very same conduct in our own lives?
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36 | 2016-12-11 | Mark Kosko | Terrified but giving Glory to God | Revelation 9-11 |
35 | 2016-08-14 | Mark Kosko | The Bible | Jeremiah 24:6-7 |
34 | 2016-03-13 | Mark Kosko | Fear of the Lord Leads to Trust | Exodus 14:10-31 |
33 | 2015-09-27 | Mark Kosko | Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness | |
32 | 2015-05-17 | Mark Kosko | Isaac: To Be Used by God Was No Laughing Matter | Genesis |
31 | 2015-03-29 | Mark Kosko | Time is Short to an Eternal Life with God | 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 |
30 | 2015-03-22 | Mark Kosko | Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord | Deuteronomy 26:1-10 |
29 | 2014-12-21 | Mark Kosko | Mary Rejoiced As Only A Mother Could Do | Luke 1:26-38, 46-55 |
28 | 2014-09-21 | Mark Kosko | God Provides, Can We be Glad in it? | Proverbs 30:7-9 |
27 | 2014-08-17 | Mark Kosko | Both Rejoicing and Suffering as One | Acts 4:32-35 |
26 | 2014-08-03 | Mark Kosko | Adjusting Your Life to God | Luke 9:23 |
25 | 2014-06-22 | Mark Kosko | God Pursues a Love Relationship with You | Romans 8:35, 37-39 |
24 | 2014-05-18 | Mark Kosko | May Our Faith Have Proven Genuine | 1 Peter 1:3-9 |
23 | 2014-04-27 | Mark Kosko | Rejoice Because God Gives Us Great Joy! | Nehemiah 12:27-47 |
» | 2014-03-23 | Mark Kosko | Know Thyself and Know the World, Victory (in Christ) Is Surely in Hand | Nehemiah 6 |
21 | 2014-03-02 | Mark Kosko | True Authentic Intimacy with the Lord takes Effort not Work! | Nehemiah 3 |
20 | 2014-01-12 | Mark Kosko | Make Good on your Faith in the Lord | Jonah 2:1-10 |
19 | 2014-01-05 | Mark Kosko | It’s His World, We’re Just Living in it | Jonah 1:1-17 |
18 | 2013-12-15 | Mark Kosko | A Peace Which Transcends All Understanding | Philippians 4:2-9 |
17 | 2013-12-08 | Mark Kosko | No More Tearful Regrets | Philippians 3:17-4:1 |