Nehemiah 2:1-10 - God gives success

Nehemiah 2:1-10 - God gives success

1. How would you go about asking a big favor of a boss or other influential person?

2. What techniques do people often use to cope with fear?

3. At what time did this story take place? (2:1)

4. How had Nehemiah acted in the king's presence in the past? (2:1)

5. What did the king ask Nehemiah? (2:2)

6. What did Nehemiah have to overcome to give the king an honest answer? (2:2-3)

7. What did Nehemiah do before he told the king what he wanted? (2:4)

8। Why did Nehemiah ask that letters be sent to the governors of Trans-Euphrates? ( 2:7)

9. How did Nehemiah explain the generosity of the king? (2:8)

10. Who was disturbed by Nehemiah's actions? Why? (2:10)

11. How would you describe Nehemiah's actions in this situation?

12. How did Nehemiah demonstrate his dependence on God?

13. What fears do you need to overcome?

14। What can you learn from Nehemiah about the role prayer should play in your everyday life?

15. What specific problem do you want to confront with greater courage this week?