"The Fruits of Repentance"

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Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Ezra & Nehemiah
Sermon Scripture: Nehemiah 10

​​Fruit #1: Their __________________ to the Word of God (10:1-29)

• The example of leaders…
  • Nehemiah
  • Levites
  • Priests
  • Chiefs of the people

​Fruit #1: Their __________________ to the Word of God (10:1-29) continued​

• The expanding list…
  • The list marked out real people in a real ____________________.
  • The list created accountability.
  • The list demonstrated ___________________.
• The expression of loyalty…
  • They swore an ___________ that involved a curse.
  • They promised to ___________ all of the commandments.
    • We don’t succeed as Christians because we make promises to God…
    • We believe the promises of God and act upon them.

Fruit #2: Their __________________ as the People of God (10:28, 30-31)

• They were distinct in who they __________________.
  • Jews were not to marry unbelieving Gentiles.
  • Christians should only marry other _________________. (2 Corinthians 6:14)
• They were distinct in how they __________________.
  • The Jewish Sabbath…
    • The Sabbath was a sign of their _________________ to God.
    • The Sabbath was a sign of their ____________ in God.
  • Should Christians keep the Sabbath?
    • Christians are not obligated to keep the Sabbath, but are free to if they choose. (Rom. 14)
      • Our ultimate rest is not found in a day but in _____________. (Matt. 11:28-30)
      • The Sabbath was a foreshadowing of Christ, who is the ___________ of rest. (Col. 2:13)
      • In Christ, we rest from trying to earn salvation and trust in His _________ work. (Heb. 4)
    • As Christians, we are commanded to gather on the Lord’s Day. (Heb. 10:24-25).

Fruit #3: Their __________________ for the House of God (10:32-39)

• There were four types of support the people committed to providing:
  • The Temple Tax (32-33)
    • Giving helps support the work of ________________.
    • Giving helps break us from the love of ______________.
    • Giving is one way we use our money to invest for an ______________ return.
  • The Wood Offering (34)
    • Giving is fueled by ______________.
    • Giving is more about the attitude of the heart than the amount in your wallet.
  • The Firstfruits (35-37)
    • Giving should put God ______________.
    • Giving reveals what you think about God.
  • The Tithe (37-39)
    • Giving shows _________________ on God.
    • Giving says, “God is ________________.”