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Building Without Compromise: Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah

Explore the stages of rebuilding from Ezra and Nehemiah's experiences, from beginnings to maintenance, facing opposition and renewal. Lessons include starting causes opposition, God's provision, waiting on the Lord, and the importance of maintenance in the process of building without compromise.

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Building Without Compromise: Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah

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  1. 5 MIKE MAZZALONGO Building up Without Building up Without Compromise or Fear Compromise or Fear Part 2

  2. Review Review • Stage #1 –Beginnings –Ezra 3:1-13 • Stage #2 –Opposition –Ezra 4:1-24 • Stage #3 –Renewal –Ezra 5:1-17

  3. Rebuilding Stages Rebuilding Stages • Stage #4 –Completion –Ezra 6:1-22 – We see 7 things that happen when the people put their faith in God.

  4. The people enjoy a “mountain top” experience but the stages are not finished yet!

  5. Rebuilding Stages Rebuilding Stages • Stage #1 –Beginnings –Ezra 3:1-13 • Stage #2 –Opposition –Ezra 4:1-24 • Stage #3 –Renewal –Ezra 5:1-17 • Stage #4 –Completion –Ezra 6:1-22 • Stage #5 –Maintenance –Nehemiah 13:4-31

  6. The “Problems” The “Problems” A. Pagan relatives in temple area

  7. The “Problems” The “Problems” A. B. Support stopped Pagan relatives in temple area

  8. The “Problems” The “Problems” A. B. C. Low attendance Pagan relatives in temple area Support stopped

  9. The “Problems” The “Problems” A. B. C. D. Priestly misconduct Pagan relatives in temple area Support stopped Low attendance

  10. ANOTHER “PEOPLE” PROCESS ANOTHER “PEOPLE” PROCESS Learn →Grow →Forget →Regress

  11. Nehemiah’s Reforms Nehemiah’s Reforms • Removed intruder • Reinstated financial support • Assigned tasks to Levites • Rebuked priests

  12. Renewal Process Renewal Process • Beginning • Opposition • Renewal • Completion • Maintenance

  13. Lessons Lessons 1. Starting something causes opposition

  14. Lessons Lessons 1. 2. Enemies don’t always play “fair” Starting something causes opposition

  15. Lessons Lessons 1. 2. 3. Wait on the Lord Starting something causes opposition Enemies don’t always play “fair”

  16. Lessons Lessons 1. 2. 3. 4. God is always working, even if you are not Starting something causes opposition Enemies don’t always play “fair” Wait on the Lord

  17. Lessons Lessons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. God provides Starting something causes opposition Enemies don’t always play “fair” Wait on the Lord God is always working, even if you are not

  18. Lessons Lessons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. You might die! Starting something causes opposition Enemies don’t always play “fair” Wait on the Lord God is always working, even if you are not God provides

  19. Lessons Lessons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Maintenance is always part of the process Starting something causes opposition Enemies don’t always play “fair” Wait on the Lord God is always working, even if you are not God provides You might die!

  20. Always build to His glory!

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