Warring Hands Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 A) THE BIBLE SAYS WE SHOULD BRING HIM IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIS WORD. NEHEMIAH KNOWS THAT GOD IS A GOD OF HIS WORD AND HE WOULD KEEP HIS PROMISE GIVEN TO MOSES EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SO LONG AGO. HE ARGUES HIS CASE BEFORE GOD BY TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. HE DID NOT BRING ANY ACCUSATION OR THROW ANY BLAME HE REPENTED ON BEHALF OF THE WHOLE NATION AS IF HE TOO HAD SINNED. AND NOW THAT THE PEOPLE HAD TURNED THEIR HEARTS TOWARDS GOD HE KNEW HE HAD THE RIGHT TO PETITION GOD. C) INTERCESSION IS HARD WORK. IT REQUIRES DEDICATION AND STICKABILITY. AND MOST OF ALL IT REQUIRES INTERCESSORS KNOWING WHAT THE WORD OF GOD SAYS ABOUT THE SITUATION THAT THEY ARE PRAYING ABOUT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMA Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? The basis of Nehemiah prayer; the people are being oppressed in God's own city; God has a stake in the future of Jerusalem; and this place bears His name. He argues that if Jerusalem and God's people are out of order, it reflects on God's Name. One of the most important thing I have learned as an intercessor is that we must PUSH (pray until something happens) and thats what Nehemiah did. Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marloes Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? Nehemia prays with G.d's own words. That way, you're sure it's according to His will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patience123 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 The basis of Nehemiah's appeal was to remind God of his promises to Moses, that he would bring his people back from exile, back to Jerusalem. He argues that they are God's own people whom he redeemed from Egypt,who now repent and delight in revering God's name. We learn from this that for intercession we must trust in God's unfailing love and his promises to us. We must be humble and acknowledge our sins, and as in Nehemiah's case, ask for strength and favour to enable us to be of practical help to those we are praying for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinity Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? The basis of Nehemiah's appeal is to remind God about the covenant He (God) made with His people (the Israelites). He argue his case before God by not denying the people sins but taking it on as his own burden and asking God for repentence and mercy. We learn that God also made a covenant with us through Jesus Christ who came to this earth and died for us by giving us (gentiles) the rights to be sons and daughters of the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? Nehemiah confesses that he and the nation of Israel have disobeyed God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCH Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? Nehemiah's appeal to God was based on God's promise to Moses that He will scatter the nation of Israel if they disobeyed His commands. If they repent and return to Him, He will gather them from the farthest horizon and bring them to the place He has chosen as a dwelling for His name. How does he argue his case before God? 1) He reminded God of His promise to gather the nation of Israel upon their repentance. He argued that there had been repentance and renewed obedience amongst them. 2) He reminded God that Jerusalem is God's own city. If Jerusalem becomes desolate and disgraceful, this will reflect badly on God's name because God's name dwells in Jesusalem. 3) Nehemiah appealed to God to protect His servants whom He had redeemed and who take delight in revering Him. What do we learn from this about intercession? We have to understand the issue we are praying about - for example was it caused by our own disobedience, was it an attack by the enemy, etc. We must know God's word so that we can pray over His promises. Then we are able to pray effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerneydr Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? In 1:5-6, he appeals to who God is. Since God is holy love, awesome and faithful He can answer our prayers for help. He does not appeal to his own holiness. He acknowledges his unrighteousness along with Israel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerneydr Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? Nehemiah appeals to God on the basis of His promise to scatter them if they were unfaithful to Him, but then to gather them again IF they returned to Him. How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? Nehemiah presents his case to God reminding Him of His promise to scatter, but to gather if they returned to Him. Nehemiah argues that a groups has returned to Him. God does allow, in fact He desires that we use in Word and His promises in our interceding for others. He wants us to play the part of a lawyer and "argue" their case in His presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerneydr Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? Nehemiah appeals to God reminding Him of His promises found in His Word. How does he argue his case before God? He reminds God that He has scattered them as He said He would if they were unfaithful then He has gathered them back in Jerusalem when they recognized their sin and repented. They returned to obedience of Him Word. SO, on the basis of all that, He asks God to help them as the Jerusalem walls are in a disgraceful state. They were His servants and He makes His requests on the strong servant/master covenant or relationship. What do we learn from this about intercession? We can remind God of His promises(not that He forgets) but that we are basing our requests on His promises. We can also appeal on the basis of our relationship with Him as His servants. This is a strong bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusting God Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? The basis of Nehemiah’s appeal is on the fact that God’s people are His servants. How does he argue his case before God? Nehemiah argues his case before God by making two points: God redeemed His servants at great expense, and His servants delight in honoring Him. God had a two-way covenant with His people which, in which, the servant had a duty towards the master, and the master had a duty to protect the servants. What do we learn from this about intercession? What I learn from this about intercession, is that: When I pray do not be so proud to not identify with the people I am interceding for. It is okay to appeal to God based of His promises and the needs of His people. When I pray in this manner it is reminding me of the greatness of the God that I serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycin Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? Nehemiah bases his appeal on God's promises to His people and their desire to serve Him. God had made a covenant with Moses that He would one day gather the Israelites who had been scattered. He would keep His promise. Nehemiah also argued that the Israelites were delighting in honoring the Lord through service and that He should reward His servants by bringing them out of exile. Out of this, I learn that a big part of intercession involves God's people reminding Him of the covenant He has made to them while we also are called to served. Both parties have a responsibility in the reconciliation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onerivertrail Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? He reminds God of His instruction to Moses. God said He would scatter His people among the nations if they were unfaithful but would gather them from there and bring them back to the place He had chosen as a dwelling for His name if they returned to Him and obeyed His commands. Nehemiah stood on this as His appeal to God. Nehemiah reminds God that these are His servants, His people. He pleads with God to be attentive to his prayer and those that revere God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? He is reminding God of His WOrd, of His promises to Moses, and He is also saying to God, we repent, we are turning back to you, we are not the same sinful nation that You scattered, we have learned our lesson. How does he argue his case before God? He is quoting the Word of God. He is seeking God in fasting. He reminds God that they are still His nation and that His promisses are still valid. What do we learn from this about intercession? We must humble ourselves, seek God, be persistent, be obedient and faithful and repent our sins. We must be true servants of God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Nehemiah appeals to the Lord's sense of fairness. He points out that God has promised to regroup the Jewish people when they returned to Him. Nehemiah is showing that he is a great servant. And that the people are returning to God. They are praying and are delighted in honoring your name. He is asking God to hear what the people are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Nehemiah’s appeal to God for the people and himself is that He promised that if they would seek Him then He would gather them. We can learn that if we repent and follow Jesus then God will make things right with us not to say that He will give us what we are wanting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konki Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Here Nehemiah is not appealing God on the basis of Israel's righteousness. He is reminding God of His promises and covenant to His chosen people,nation of Israel. Nehemiah asked God for forgiveness for His people,regather them to their lands and restore them to His favour and blessing. Nehemiah is placing himself among the sinners and confessing sins. When Jerusalem and God's people are in disgrace,it reflects on God's name. Nehemiah appeals and reminds God what He said would do if they repented and returned to Him. We too can remind God( not that he forgets) and appeal to God on the basis of His promises to His children. Our prayers should be that God's will and His purposes will be fulfiiied and accomplished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Tavaziva Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Nehemiah fasted and prayed for several days, expressing his sorrow for Israel’s sin and his desire that Jerusalem would again come alive with the worship of the one true God. Nehemiah demonstrated the elements of effective prayer: (1) praise, (2) thanksgiving, (3) repentance, (4) specific requests, and (5) commitment. Heartfelt prayers like Nehemiah’s can help clarify (1) any problem we may be facing, (2) God’s great power is meant to help us. (3) the job you have to do. By the end of his prayer time, Nehemiah knew what action he had to take (1:11). When we pray, difficult decisions fall into proper perspective, and appropriate actions follow. Nehemiah was in a good position to speak to the king. He was the trusted cup-bearer, who ensured the safety and quality of the king’s food and drink. Nehemiah was concerned, prayerful, and prepared as he looked for the right opportunity to tell the king about God’s people. Like us we are in a unique and capable of serving no matter what our position. Just as Nehemiah used his place as the king’s trusted servant to intercede for his people, we can use our present positions to serve God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladwyn charles Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 2a. The the basis of Nehemiah's appeal is on God's Justness His own words. .Israel's conditions is its consequences for unfaithfulness to the God given instructions to Moses...." if the people disobeyed the commands God would scatter them all around ....but when they repented and returned He would gather them and bring them from all over back to the place he has chosen for his name." 2b. Nehemiah's argued that for the people's disobedience God has kept His words and just fully and rightfully scattered them.In the same way the people has acknowledged and repented of their unfaithfulness and idolatrous past and God has been gracious and kept His promise and returned them to the place He has chosen for His name.Since God has now returned them to the place chosen for his name God's Divine intervention is needed for it restoration as Jerusalem's walls are in disrepair its gate is burnt and His temple needed to be rebuilt. 2c. In prayers for intercession we need to give God the praises and the glory for who He from knowing His character. Then we acknowledge our sins asking for His mercy and forgiveness.There is a period stage of thanking God for mercies and blessings delivered in the past...using examples of given biblical promises fulfilled...our dependency on Him for our needs... and our submission of our will to His. Acknowledging that we can't do anything except through Him we appeal to His attributes to humbly grant to us before proceeding with intercessional requests Throughout the intercessional praises and thanks are given between the requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Wolf Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Q2. (1:7-11) What is the basis of Nehemiah's appeal? How does he argue his case before God? What do we learn from this about intercession? Nehemiah Repents with/for the Israelites, Remembers and Restates God's Promise to the Israelites back to Him, and Reminds God that these Israelites are His People. Repenting; Confession that God's People Sinned: "I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's house, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses." (1:6b-7) Remembering God's Promise to His People: Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, “If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples; but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are under the farthest skies, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place at which I have chosen to establish my name.” (1:8-9) Reminding God that His People are His Servants: "'They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.' I was cupbearer to the king." (1:10-11) By Repenting, Remembering, and Reminding God of His Plan, Nehemiah intercedes according to God's plan for the Israelites. Interceding according to God's Will is key for us, too. "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His Will, he hears us." 1 John 5:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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