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Session 2: The Power of Biblical Preaching (Nehemiah 8)

Introduction: Does preaching work?

1. Seeking God’s Word (Nehemiah 8:1)


a. The Book
b. The Teacher

Discuss: What is the content of Ezra’s preaching? How is it described here?

2. Understanding God’s Word (Nehemiah 8:2-12)


a. The Role of the Teachers
- Open the Book
- Call to Worship
- Explain the Book
- Apply the Book
b. The Response of the People

Discuss: What are the responsibilities of the preachers?

3. Obeying God’s Word (Nehemiah 8:13-18


a. The people hear and obey
b. The Word is relevant

4. Living in God’s Word (Nehemiah 9:1-38

Discuss: In what ways did the preaching change the people?

- Read Ezra 7:10. What characteristics of Ezra enabled him to preach effectively?
- What obstacles do you face in preaching well?

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