October 18, 2026

Downer - Nehemiah 13 - Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Thankfully, the story continues!

Nehemiah 13:4-31

  • House of God neglected (vv. 1-14)
  • Sabbath desecrated (vv. 15-22)
  • Marital unfaithfulness (vv. 23-31)

Announcements

  • Our combined worship and congregational meeting will be on October 25 at 9:30 a.m. Members are requested to arrive starting at 9 a.m. to receive their ballot before we begin. (Children’s Sunday school will start at 9 a.m.) For those who register, lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

  • Elections for elder and deacons will be held at this year's congregational meeting. We sincerely invite all members to attend, seek God’s guidance together, earnestly pray for the future development of the church’s ministries and the building up of the spiritual leadership team. Please participate in the voting. Elder candidate: Rev. Rugang Li. Deacon candidates: Denise Huang (second term), Kun Zhu (second term), Jason Zhe Liu (first term), Alvis Hengzheng Hu (first term).

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • October 19 - Proverbs 5; Esther 6
  • October 20 - Proverbs 6; Esther 7
  • October 21 - Proverbs 7; Esther 8
  • October 22 - Proverbs 8; Esther 9
  • October 23 - Proverbs 9; Esther 10

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Think of a book or movie that ends unexpectedly. Why might it end that way?
  2. Have three different people read Nehemiah 13:4-14, 15-22, 23-31. What sins did the people commit? Why?
  3. Read Nehemiah 10:30-39. What did the people promise?
  4. What are common sins that Christians struggle with? Why?
  5. Read Hebrews 12:1-3. How does "fixing our eyes on Jesus" help us persevere?