Hope Church

In this sermon on Nehemiah 8, Pastor Ross emphasizes the pivotal moment when God's people, having completed the physical rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, now turn to spiritual restoration. The focus shifts to a renewed passion for God's Word. Ezra reads the Law to the gathered people, who respond with conviction, understanding, and worship. Nehemiah encourages them not to grieve but to find joy in the Lord, as His Word becomes central to their lives. The sermon identifies four key aspects of a passion for God's Word: reading it, teaching it, celebrating it, and obeying it. Ross challenges the congregation to make God's Word the foundation of their lives, as it is the only way to truly live for God's glory.