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Nehemiah 10

Leaders sign a pledge to obey God's law, aligning with Torah instructions. Pledges prioritize devotion and care, including not marrying outsiders, Sabbath observance, temple support, and tithing. New Testament parallels emphasize producing fruit in repentance, exemplified by Zacchaeus. Good works reflect gratitude for God's favor in Christ, not efforts to earn approval. Reflection questions explore repentance and motivations for good deeds.
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Session 10
17:02Nehemiah 10Nehemiah 10

Flowing out of the acknowledgment of their sin in Nehemiah 9, the leaders of Israel signed a written pledge to be faithful to God’s law. Nehemiah leads by example again by being the first name listed to sign the pledge.

All of the elements of the pledge correspond with specific instructions given in the Law/Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy). In essence, they are good things that give tangible prioritization to devotion to God and care for people.

Ways the people will obey God’s law:

It ends

Not marry outside the covenant community of Israel Keep the Sabbath Give one-third of a shekel for each person each year for the temple Provide wood for the temple altar Give the first fruits of their crops as an offering Tithe to support the Levites

with a general pledge to not neglect the house of God.

In the New Testament era, John the Baptist calls the people to produce fruit in keeping with repentance. In Luke 19, Zacchaeus is an example of this. He pledges to give away half of his possessions and pay back anyone he has cheated four times what he got from them.

Good works follow an authentically repentant heart. It is not an effort to earn God’s favor. But since we have his favor in Christ, it is our joy to live in a way that honors God and helps people.

New Testament Scriptures to read:

  • ●  Matthew 3:7-10

  • ●  Luke 19:1-10

  • ●  Ephesians 4:14-24

  • ●  Ephesians 5:8-14Questions for Discussion/Reflection:

  • ○  When you think of your life before believing in Christ, what are some of the things you regret?

  • ○  What are some ways that you can do the opposite of those regrettable things now as an expression of your repentance?

  • ○  How do we pursue doing good deeds without thinking of those as something we do to earn God’s approval?

Nehemiah 10 Instructions

Session 10
17:02Nehemiah 10Nehemiah 10

Flowing out of the acknowledgment of their sin in Nehemiah 9, the leaders of Israel signed a written pledge to be faithful to God’s law. Nehemiah leads by example again by being the first name listed to sign the pledge.

All of the elements of the pledge correspond with specific instructions given in the Law/Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy). In essence, they are good things that give tangible prioritization to devotion to God and care for people.

Ways the people will obey God’s law:

It ends

Not marry outside the covenant community of Israel Keep the Sabbath Give one-third of a shekel for each person each year for the temple Provide wood for the temple altar Give the first fruits of their crops as an offering Tithe to support the Levites

with a general pledge to not neglect the house of God.

In the New Testament era, John the Baptist calls the people to produce fruit in keeping with repentance. In Luke 19, Zacchaeus is an example of this. He pledges to give away half of his possessions and pay back anyone he has cheated four times what he got from them.

Good works follow an authentically repentant heart. It is not an effort to earn God’s favor. But since we have his favor in Christ, it is our joy to live in a way that honors God and helps people.

New Testament Scriptures to read:

  • ●  Matthew 3:7-10

  • ●  Luke 19:1-10

  • ●  Ephesians 4:14-24

  • ●  Ephesians 5:8-14Questions for Discussion/Reflection:

  • ○  When you think of your life before believing in Christ, what are some of the things you regret?

  • ○  What are some ways that you can do the opposite of those regrettable things now as an expression of your repentance?

  • ○  How do we pursue doing good deeds without thinking of those as something we do to earn God’s approval?