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1 Opposed To God Not only Satan, But everyone who is entrapped by the snare of Satan.

2 Introduction Opposition is taking a stand against something. Opposition is taking a stand against something. In our study, it is against God and His word. In our study, it is against God and His word. It is also against the children of God, and the followers of Christ. It is also against the children of God, and the followers of Christ.

3 2 Timothy 2:24-26 “And the Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.” “And the Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.”

4 Nehemiah 4 Opposition thru Ridicule 4:1-3 Opposition thru Ridicule 4:1-3 Nehemiah’s response 4:4-6 Nehemiah’s response 4:4-6 Opposition thru threat of attack 4:7-8 Opposition thru threat of attack 4:7-8 Nehemiah’s response 4:9 Nehemiah’s response 4:9 Opposition thru Discouragement 4:10-12 Opposition thru Discouragement 4:10-12 Nehemiah’s response 4:13-23 Nehemiah’s response 4:13-23

5 Nehemiah 5 Opposition thru Extortion 5:1-5 Opposition thru Extortion 5:1-5 Nehemiah’s response 5:6-13 Nehemiah’s response 5:6-13 Nehemiah sets an example 5:14-19 Nehemiah sets an example 5:14-19

6 Nehemiah 6 Opposition thru Compromise 6:1-2 Opposition thru Compromise 6:1-2 Nehemiah’s response 6:3-4 Nehemiah’s response 6:3-4 Opposition thru Slander 6:5-7 Opposition thru Slander 6:5-7 Nehemiah’s response 5:8-9 Nehemiah’s response 5:8-9 Opposition thru Treachery 5:10 Opposition thru Treachery 5:10 Nehemiah’s response 5:11-14 Nehemiah’s response 5:11-14

7 The lesson for us today Satan uses these same tools against us all the time. Satan uses these same tools against us all the time. The question remains will we give in or follow Nehemiah’s example. The question remains will we give in or follow Nehemiah’s example.

8 Review of these tools Ridicule Ridicule Threat of harm Threat of harm Discouragement Discouragement Extortion Extortion Compromise Compromise Slander Slander Treachery Treachery

9 Conclusion Satan uses all these tools against us. Satan uses all these tools against us. We must learn from the past so that our future can be protected. We must learn from the past so that our future can be protected. Don’t let Satan trap you into doing his will. Don’t let Satan trap you into doing his will. Do what God wants you to do. Do what God wants you to do. Do not be on the opposing team, because they have already lost. Do not be on the opposing team, because they have already lost.


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