Nehemiah 9

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I. Confession of God’s

(Nehemiah 9:5)

Scripture Reference: “Blessed be your

name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise!” (Nehemiah 9:5, NIV)

Practical Example: In our prayers, acknowledge and magnify God’s

, recognizing His majesty, holiness, and supremacy.

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II. Confession of What God Has

(Nehemiah 9:6-15)

Scripture Reference: “You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it.” (Nehemiah 9:6, NIV)

Practical Example: Express gratitude for God’s creation, provision, and guidance. Thank Him for specific ways He has worked in your life, saying, “Lord, we thank you for your

deeds.”

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III. Confession of

, Individual and Corporate (Nehemiah 9:16-37)

Scripture Reference: “But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your

.” (Nehemiah 9:16, NIV)

Practical Example: Humbly acknowledge your own shortcomings and the sins of your community. Confess, “Lord, we humble ourselves before you, recognizing our

.”

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IV. Confession of God’s

(Nehemiah 9:17)

Scripture Reference: “But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in

.” (Nehemiah 9:17, NIV)

Practical Example: Proclaim God’s grace boldly, saying, “Lord, we thank you for your boundless

. Your forgiveness is our hope, and we stand on the promise of your compassion.”

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V. Confession of

(Agreement) with God (Nehemiah 9:38)

Scripture Reference: “In view of all this, we are making a binding agreement, putting it in writing, and our

, our Levites, and our priests are affixing their seals to it.” (Nehemiah 9:38, NIV)

Practical Example: Conclude prayers by committing to align your life with God’s will. Say, “Lord, in view of your greatness, our gratitude for your works, our confession of sins, and your gracious forgiveness, we commit ourselves to follow you. We affix our hearts and lives to your

.”

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