Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington September 22, 2024  FALL 2024 Together . . . for the Future September 1 – November 2, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd  Planning and Zoning Ezra 5:1-2; Nehemiah 2:17-18  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!  CONTEXT: In Ezra 3, Zerubbabel and Joshua led Israel to begin the re-construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. They gathered materials and assembled the construction team. After the foundation was laid, opposition to the project mounted and the work ceased for 16 years. Finally, the re-building project began again! In Nehemiah 2, Nehemiah inspires the leaders of Jerusalem to come together and re-build the wall around the city.  LESSONS TO BE LEARNED “Resolve” is the secret sauce in the journey of re-building. As believers, we draw upon the wisdom, guidance, and inspiration we receive from our God. Re-building requires individual tenacity as well as community support. Re-building is not a seamless enterprise ----- we should expect setbacks. A dream is not a plan. Re-building requires careful planning and implementation.