Nehemiah fasted and prayed before God after hearing that the exiled Jews who had returned to Jerusalem were facing great trouble and disgrace. His breakthrough prayer focused on praising God's character, acknowledging the root issue of sin, was based on God's word, and boldly asked God for direction and breakthrough. After interceding through fasting and prayer, Nehemiah took bold action to help the struggling Jews in Jerusalem.

1. PART 2 ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE
PREPARING FOR BATTLE

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They said to me, “Those who survived
the exile and are back in the province
are in great trouble and disgrace…
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When I heard these things, I sat down
and wept. For some days I mourned
and fasted and prayed before the God
of heaven.
Preparing for Battle

6. WHILE INTERCEDING:
1. Fast for Direction (Nehemiah 1:4)
2. Pray A Breakthrough Prayer (Nehemiah 1:5-10)
3. Take Bold Action (Nehemiah 1:10-2:4)
Preparing for Battle

8. BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER
1. Focused on God and His Character
(Praise)
2. Focused on the Root Issue (Sin)
3. Based on God’s Word
4. Asks Boldly
Preparing for Battle

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