Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington October 13, 2024  FALL 2024 Together . . . for the Future September 1 – November 2, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd  How Firm a Foundation Nehemiah 8:1-6  Theme for 2024: Together  Theme for Fall 2024: Together . . . for the Future  Lessons for Re-Building (or Building) -Kneeology: We must begin with prayer! -You Are Here: We must accept an honest assessment! -Planning and Zoning: Make a plan and get to work! -Overcoming Obstacles: Obstacles can be overcome! -Detoured by Distractions: Don’t get sidetracked!  CONTEXT: The wall was finished! The great re-building project was complete! However, Nehemiah knew that the survival of God’s people was not guaranteed by a physical wall around the sacred city of Jerusalem. If God’s people are to fulfill His purposes, they must honor God with their lives. This could only be possible if they knew, understood, and obeyed the Word of God! So, a “revival” service was held in Jerusalem to commemorate the completion of the wall. LESSON TO BE LEARNED As Christians, we are to honor God as we seek to re-build our lives. This is only possible if we acknowledge the authority of God’s Word. God’s Word is to be read, studied, contemplated, memorized, and applied as we engage in the journey of re-building.  Give God the opportunity to speak into your life through His Word!  God will provide you wisdom, counsel, correction, and guidance through His Word.  God wants you to know Him and worship Him. Spending time in His Word will lead you to a proper acknowledgment of Him in your life.