The Word Made Fresh

Attentiveness

Nehemiah 8:1-13

Introduction: the challenges of rebuilding

I.        The challenges of rebuilding America and the Church 

 A. Big social challenges of America

            1. Economy

            2. Aging infrastructure

            3. Social Security

            4. Healthcare

B. Big spiritual challenges of the Church   

            1. Low impact of God’s Word on believers

            2. Lack of authentic Christian Community.

            3. Decreasing resources for ministry and infrastructure

            4. Lack of evangelistic fervor. Micah 6:8

II.      Critical solutions for rebuilding America and the Church

 A. Rebuilding around the American Spirit

 B. Rebuilding around the Spirit of God’s Word

 C. Attentiveness

III.   Steps to make the Word Fresh and revitalize the Church

 A. Read

 B. Discuss

 C. Explore

 D. Share