Nehemiah : WK 3 - GROUP GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with, or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPENING QUESTION(S)
Were you ever called into the principal's office when you were in grade school or high school? If so, and you’re willing to admit, share why you were called in and what happened.
HEAD
HEART
HANDS
Spend time this week praying about someone in your life that might need some encouragement to keep fighting the good fight of the faith. Then, think of a way to encouragement them this week. Maybe its a text of appreciation, a word of encouragement, a cup of coffee and a hand written note. Whatever it is, offer that support to them this week.
LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”
Matthew 5:11-12 NLT
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with, or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPENING QUESTION(S)
Were you ever called into the principal's office when you were in grade school or high school? If so, and you’re willing to admit, share why you were called in and what happened.
HEAD
- Read Nehemiah 2:4-16 together and share any wisdom, insights, or thoughts that come to you from the reading? What stands out?
- What kind of person must Nehemiah have been for the king to treat him with such high regard? He was “just a servant” right?
- After Nehemiah asked for and received his first request from the king, he asks for another. What helped him be so bold?
- Immediately, Nehemiah faces opposition. Why not just turn back and give up?
- Why do you think Nehemiah was so secretive, even to those that were traveling with him?
HEART
- Following God comes with consequences, and not all of those consequences are easy. What consequences have you faced for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ? How can we find the courage to follow God even when it’s hard?
- Why do you think we’re so quick to give up when we face opposition? What are some ways we can help discern, encourage and remind each other of God’s call in our lives?
- There is no such thing as risk vs no risk. Everything involves risk. What kinds of things are you so convicted of that you are willing to take risks for the kingdom of God today?
HANDS
Spend time this week praying about someone in your life that might need some encouragement to keep fighting the good fight of the faith. Then, think of a way to encouragement them this week. Maybe its a text of appreciation, a word of encouragement, a cup of coffee and a hand written note. Whatever it is, offer that support to them this week.
LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”
Matthew 5:11-12 NLT
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