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My Part

Renew

July 19, 2020

Rev. Gabe Sylvia
Renew

Drawing on Nehemiah’s example, Christians are called to take personal responsibility—through prayer, bold action, repentance, and civic engagement—to rebuild the church and advance God’s kingdom now.

My PartRev. Gabe Sylvia
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Summary

With 107 days until the national election we are reminded to pray and participate civically; many do not vote, and this season needs our prayers. Nehemiah’s first-person account models personal, courageous involvement in rebuilding Jerusalem and challenges each believer to take responsibility for the church’s renewal, confess corporate sin, resist cultural pressures, and boldly appeal to God’s promises. The work is eternal—making and maturing disciples—and requires tangible commitment and investment of time, gifts, and treasure, exemplified by the local Be Bold initiative.

Key Points

- 107 days to the election — pray and participate civically
- Nehemiah as a first-person model of hands-on, personal involvement
- Each Christian must take personal responsibility for building the church
- Confess corporate sin and stop blaming others; identify and address problems
- Resist cultural pressures while faithfully confronting injustice and racism
- Pray boldly, appealing to God’s promises for a repentant people
- Our goal is eternal: saved souls, baptized disciples, mature believers
- Commit to the Be Bold initiative by investing time, gifts, and treasure

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