Scriptures (1-14) Sabbath (15-22) Sinners (23-31)

New participants (1-26) New dedication New relationship

What would have motivated the returnees to faithful service? What ought to have motivated the returnees to faithful service? Genuine praise because of what the Lord HAD done

Honours bestowed on God’s people Responsibility understood by God’s people Change revealed in God’s people

God's Word captivates God's Salvation delivers God's Grace transforms

Delay Deception Danger Defenses completed

Emotional intensity (1-8) Decisive Intermediary (9-13) Godly Integrity (14-19)