Nehemiah 5:1-19 - God's People Challenged

Nehemiah 5:1-19 - God's People Challenged

1. What are some reasons people choose not to get involved in social issues?

2. What is the conflict between some of the Jews at the beginning of this story? (5:1-5)

3. What caused the Israelites' problems? (5:3-5)

4. How did Nehemiah react to the Israelites' complaints? (5:6)

5. What accusations did Nehemiah make against the officials? (5:7-11)

6. What action did Nehemiah take on behalf of the Israelites? (5:7-18)

7. How did the officials respond to Nehemiah's accusations? Why? (5:8, 12)

8. In what ways was Nehemiah different from other officials? (5:14-18)

9. What did Nehemiah want in return for his generosity to the Israelites? (5:19)

10. Why do you think Nehemiah sacrificed what he rightfully deserved as a governor?

11. How would you like to contribute to solving a particular social problem that concerns you?

12. What could you do today to encourage a friend who is struggling or hurting?

Nehemiah 3:1-32 God directs and protects

Nehemiah 3:1-32 God directs and protects

1। When have you most enjoyed working with a team of people?

2. How did the priests set the example for all the Israelites? (3:1)

3. What does the priests' dedication of their work reveal about their motivation? (3:1)

4. What kinds of people were involved in rebuilding Jerusalem? (3:1-32)

5. What does the wide spectrum of people involved reveal about the Israelites' commitment to this project? (3:1-32)

6. Keeping in mind the practical reason for the restoration of the city, why was most of the rebuilding focused on the gates? (3:1-32)

7. Why did the common people of Tekoa have to do double-duty work in rebuilding the walls of the city? (3:5, 27)

8. How did the Israelites decide who would rebuild what? (3:10, 28, 30)

9. What effect do you think this accomplishment had on the people involved?

10. How can you guard against the conceited attitude of the nobles of Tekoa?

11. What does this passage reveal about the best way to accomplish an overwhelming task?

12. What overwhelming challenge do you face?

13. What should we do whenever we finish a big project or experience success?

14. What steps can you take this week to depend on God and others to help you face the challenges in your life?

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?