NEHEMIAH: The Knowledge of Depravity

Paul Derks

Summary by PulpitAI:

In this powerful exploration of Romans 7 and Nehemiah 8, Paul Derks confronts us with the profound struggle between our sinful nature and our desire to follow God's law. As we dive into Paul's honest confession of inner conflict, we recognize our own battles with doing what we know is right. This message reminds us that acknowledging our spiritual depravity is the first step towards transformation. Just as the Jews in Nehemiah's time wept upon hearing God's law, we too are called to approach Scripture with reverence and allow it to expose our shortcomings. However, we're not left in despair. The joy of the Lord becomes our strength, and we're reminded that there's no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. This journey from Romans 7 to Romans 8 mirrors our own path from recognizing our sin to embracing God's grace, challenging us to engage more deeply with Scripture and allow it to transform our lives.