Outline
“Keeping The Momentum” (Nehemiah 4:1-23)

Intro/Set-Up
· Notes from Nehemiah Chapter 3

I. Facing Opposition (vv. 1-5)
· Anger and Ridicule (vv. 1-3)
· Prayer of Deliverance (vv. 4-5)
-The Enemy’s Iniquity
-God’s reputation

II. Facing Discouragement (vv. 6-12)
· Half-way There (v.6)
· Conspiracy Against Israel (vv. 7-8)
· Nevertheless… (v. 9)
· Discouraging News (vv. 10-12)

III. A Plan and a Word (vv. 13-15)
· “Therefore”- Action Taken (v. 13)
· A Word of Encouragement (v. 14)
(The Enemy Thwarted- v. 15)

IV. The Plan of Defense (vv. 16-18)
· Un-armed victim -> Armed Defense
· Arm The Good Guys!

V. Further Precautions Taken (vv. 19-23)
· Staying Vigilant

Quotes:

“When things are going well, get ready for trouble, because the enemy doesn’t want to see the work of the Lord make progress.”
-Warren Wiersbe

“We must remember that Nehemiah was praying as a servant of God concerned for the glory of God. He was not requesting personal vengeance but official vindication for God’s people.” -Warren Wiersbe

"It isn't enough to just begin well. Many a team has had a great first half - only to lose in the final minutes. The rebuilding work has gone very well and many obstacles have been overcome - but the job isn't done yet, the game isn't over yet, there is still time to lose." -David Guzik

“[the people were successful in accomplishing their work and keeping the enemy at bay because] They had a mind to work (v. 6), a heart to pray (v. 9), an eye to watch (v. 9), and an ear to hear (v. 20), and this gave them the victory.” -Dr. Allen Redpath