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.