And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away.

Nehemiah 12:43

Focal Points

  1. "The Journey of Building, The Journey of Worship"
    1. God Initiated It
      [Exodus 25:8-9, 2 Samuel 7:2, 1 Chronicles 28:19]
    2. Everyone Participated
      [Exodus 35:21, 1 Chronicles 29:9, Nehemiah 2:18]
    3. Challenges Always Come
      [Nehemiah 4:1, 3]
    4. God Received the Glory
      [Exodus 40:33-35, 1 Kings 8:10-11, Nehemiah 12:43]