Text: Nehemiah 8
Attitude of the Listeners (v. 1-6)
- They wanted to hear (v. 1)
- They paid attention (v. 3)
- They were not in a hurry (v. 3)
- They respected it (v. 5)
- They were humble (v. 6)
How the Speaker Presented It (v. 7-8)
- Read from the book
- Translated to give the sense – explained it
- Caused them to understand
Response to God’s Word (v. 9-18)
- Mourning (v. 9)
- Rejoicing (v. 12)
- Do what God’s word instructs (v. 13-18)