Pastor Adam Sellen
“Before We Move Forward” Nehemiah 1:1-3
The book of Nehemiah covers an incredibly intense time in the history of Judah. The Jewish people were overrun by the nation of Babylon–and those who survived the onslaught were taken captive by King Nebuchadnezzar to live as servants in this pagan kingdom. Fast forward 70 years and we find the Jewish people migrating back to their homeland. But this time, everything was in ruins. The Jewish people were looked upon poorly by the inhabitants of the conquered land. And yet, God called them to move forward, despite the opposition. But how could they move forward when everything had been lost? We’re beginning a new message series on Sunday entitled, “Nehemiah: Moving Forward,” where we will explore the leadership of Nehemiah and the lessons God gives on the necessity of moving forward.
