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Remembered by God: Lessons from Nehemiah's Commitment and Actions

In the book of Nehemiah, we learn valuable lessons on how to be remembered by God through our actions and dedication. Nehemiah's diligent work reflects a focus on eternity, urging us to fend off worldly influences and provide for those involved in God’s mission. By following commandments and safeguarding against harmful influences, we keep our service aligned with God's will. As Nehemiah reminds us, every action holds significance; our works will be judged, and God does not forget our efforts. Let’s strive to be remembered by God for good!

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Remembered by God: Lessons from Nehemiah's Commitment and Actions

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  1. "Remember me, O my God"

  2. Let’s Work to be Remembered by God! Nehemiah Accomplished his Work in View of Eternity! (Nehemiah 5:19; Ecclesiastes 2:16)

  3. Let’s Work to be Remembered by God! Don’t Allow Your Work for God to be Sullied by the World (Nehemiah 13:1-9) • Tobiah the Ammonite had moved into a room adjacent to the Temple (cf. Deuteronomy 23:3-5) • Nehemiah was grieved; he evicted Tobiah (cf. John 2:14-16; Eph 5:27)

  4. Let’s Work to be Remembered by God! Provide for those Doing God’s Work (Nehemiah 13:10-14) • The Law of Moses required the Israelites to provide for the Levites(Numbers 18:24; Deuteronomy 12:19; 14:27) • We are to provide for gospel preachers (1 Cor. 9:7-14; Acts 20:34; 2 Thess. 3:7-8) • Nehemiah’s support of God’s workers made him a fellow-worker(13:14; 3 Jn 8) • The same principle applies today – the Lord credits our account (Phil. 4:15-18)

  5. Let’s Work to be Remembered by God! Don’t Allow Work to be Done in a Way that is not Approved by God (Nehemiah 13:15-22) • Under the Law, the Lord did not approve of working on the Sabbath(Exodus 20:8-10; 34:21; Jeremiah 17:21; Deuteronomy 5:14) • When Nehemiah witnessed people working on the Sabbath, he stopped them. • Nehemiah’s example applies today • Giving & Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:1-2) • Eating common meals (1 Cor. 11:34)

  6. Let’s Work to be Remembered by God! Don’t Allow Fellow Workers to Be Influenced by the World (Nehemiah 13:23-31) • Despite pledging not to, the Jews had intermarried with the people of the land. • Foreign influences in families caused their children to be unable to speak the language of Judah • Do we speak the language of Ashdod? (Eph. 5:3-4) • Nehemiah rebuked them, reminding them of the evil influence of foreign women on Solomon (cf. Proverbs 24:25)

  7. Let’s Work to be Remembered by God! “Remember Me oh My God for Good” (Nehemiah 13:14, 22, 31) • Every person will be judged by their works (Revelation 20:12-13; 14:13) • God will not forget! (Hebrews 6:10; Malachi 3:16-18) Let’s do works to be remembered! (Luke 23:42; Matthew 7:21-23)

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