When Conviction Comes [Nehemiah 9:1-38]

After listening to the Word of God, the people were aware of their sin and repented of it. When conviction comes, we must approach God in a humble manner with a restorative desire.

Nehemiah’s Example

We need to confess our sins individually and corporately. (9:1-5)

Positive spiritual development involves the cycle of reading the Word, confessing sin, and worshiping God.

Despite God’s grace and goodness to His people, they rejected His authority over them. (9:16-17)

Although we deserve God’s wrath, He deals gently and patiently with us, revealing His grace. (9:17-20)

History lesson of Israel (9:6-31)

• Creation

• Abraham

• Moses and Exodus

• Entering the Promised Land

• Judges

• Exile

When we clearly see God’s greatness, we understand our sinfulness. (9:32-38)

Our Response

Continue through the cycle of spiritual development.

What attributes of God do you see in Nehemiah 9?

Compared to who God is, what sins do you need to confess?

Christians - Don’t be afraid to confess sin, but know the reality of 1 John 1:9. 

Non-Christians - confess your sin and trust in Christ for salvation