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  NEHEMIAH 2:7
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon explores the restoration of Jerusalem, the purpose
of the 70 sevens, and the age of grace, highlighting the significance of
the crucifixion of Christ and the gathering of the Bride.

Topics: "Restoration", "God's Prophetic Plan"
Scripture References: Nehemiah 2:7, Daniel 9:21, Daniel 9:24

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of recognizing God's hand in all
circumstances, as demonstrated by Nehemiah's response to the dire state
of Jerusalem. Nehemiah's sorrow led him to prayer, prompting the king to
grant him permission to restore and rebuild the city, which aligns with
God's prophetic timeline. The sermon explores the prophetic 'seventy
sevens' from Daniel, culminating in the coming of the Messiah and the
implications of the age of grace, where God's plan continues to unfold
through the church. Smith highlights that God's timeline was paused at
the crucifixion, allowing for the gathering of the church before the
final events unfold.

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CONTENT
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Intro: "And the King granted me according to the good hand of my God
upon me." The

recognition of God in all things.

I. THE COMMANDMENT TO RESTORE AND TO REBUILD.

A. Nehemiah received word of deplorable condition of city, demoralized
condition of

people.

B. The news filled heart with sorrow but led him to prayer.

1. The King observed sorrow.

2. "And the king granted."

C. 90 years earlier 538 Angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel. Dan. 9:21.

II. SEVENTY SEVENS.

A. "To make an end of sins, to make atonement for iniquity. . . to bring
in

everlasting righteousness, and to anoint the most Holy."

B. The divisions of the sevens 7, 62, 1.

C. From the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build
Jerusalem unto the

Messiah the Prince.

1. 7 sevens 49 yrs. & 62 sevens 434 yrs or 483 years.

D. Commandment went forth to Nehemiah in 445 B.C Add the 483 yrs:

1. Brings you to time of Christ.

2. Triumphant entry.

E. "The Messiah will be cut off, but not for Himself."

F. The people of the (prince. another prince Romans shall come & destroy
the city &

the. . .

Ill. THE AGE OF GRACE.

A. Not revealed to Daniel or O.T. prophets Eph. 3:5 which in other ages
was not made

known to the sons of men.

B. So Daniel went right on to 70th seven vs 27.

C. God's time clock has been stopped, if was stopped at the crucifixion
of His Son.

1. Stopped for this church age.

That Holy Spirit might gather out of Gentile nations a Bride.

2. When Bride gathered then will clock start again.

Anti Christ will be revealed.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/nehemiah-27/
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