Posts with the tag “nehemiah”
Nehemiah : WK 3 - THU
by David K. Ferguson on August 7th, 2025
Patience Nehemiah 2:11-12; 16So I arrived in Jerusalem. Three days later, I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. I had not told anyone about the plans God had put in my heart for Jerusalem.The city officials did not know I had been out there or what I was doing, for I had not yet said anything to anyone about my plans. I had not yet spoken to the Jewish leaders—the pries... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 3 - WED
by David K. Ferguson on August 6th, 2025
Showing Up Nehemiah 2:11So I arrived in Jerusalem.I recognize the simplicity of what I’m about to say, but it merits serious consideration. The first step in any great accomplishment is SHOWING UP.Part of my resume includes ten years as a high school teacher and eight as a college professor. During those years, I frequently engaged in conversations with young people eager to ask me what I believed... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 3 - TUE
by David K. Ferguson on August 5th, 2025
Danger Nehemiah 2:9-10When I came to the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River, I delivered the king’s letters to them. The king, I should add, had sent along army officers and horsemen to protect me. But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard of my arrival, they were very displeased that someone had come to help the people of Israel.With little fanfare,... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 3 - MON
by David K. Ferguson on August 4th, 2025
Asking Nehemiah 2:4-8The king asked, “Well, how can I help you?” With a prayer to the God of heaven, I replied, “If it please the king, and if you are pleased with me, your servant, send me to Judah to rebuild the city where my ancestors are buried.”The king, with the queen sitting beside him, asked, “How long will you be gone? When will you return?” After I told him how long I would be gone, the ... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 2 - GROUP GUIDE
by Paddy McCoy on August 2nd, 2025
INTRODUCTIONThe 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)Do you have someone in your life who is your prayer warrior? Someone you love to hear pray or that you look up to as i... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 2 - FRI
by David K. Ferguson on August 1st, 2025
Sad Face Nehemiah 2:1-3Early the following spring, in the month of Nisan, during the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence. So the king asked me, “Why are you looking so sad? You don’t look sick to me. You must be deeply troubled.” Then I was terrified, but I replied, “Long live the king! How can I not be sad? For... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 2 - THU
by David K. Ferguson on July 31st, 2025
Confession Nehemiah 1:6-7I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s house, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses..Matthew 6:11-12 Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.Before we move on to the second chapter of Nehemiah,... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 2 - WED
by David K. Ferguson on July 30th, 2025
Prayer Nehemiah 1:5-11Then I said, “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family and I have sinned! We have sinned terribly by not obeying the commands, ... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 2 - TUE
by David K. Ferguson on July 29th, 2025
Time Nehemiah 1:4When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven.Nehemiah 2:1Early the following spring, in the month of Nisan…I love action. Many of us do. But I love it to the extreme. This may be why I struggle to remember to ask questions or listen carefully to the responses. If I can be vulnerable for a moment, I often need to scold... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 2 - MON
by David K. Ferguson on July 28th, 2025
Tears Nehemiah 1:2-4Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had just arrived from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had returned there from captivity and about how things were going in Jerusalem.They said to me, “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem has been torn do... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - GROUP GUIDE
by Paddy McCoy on July 26th, 2025
INTRODUCTIONThe 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)If you could have a sit down with an historical figure, aside from Jesus Himself (too easy), who would it be and why? ... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - FRI
by David K. Ferguson on July 25th, 2025
QuestionsNehemiah 1:2Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had just arrived from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had returned there from captivity and about how things were going in Jerusalem.I have a longtime friend, Phil, who routinely finds himself in the most amazing conversations. Whether it’s with close friends or perfect strangers, if I step away for a ... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - THU
by David K. Ferguson on July 24th, 2025
The CupbearerNehemiah 1:1These are the memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. In late autumn, in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was at the fortress of Susa.Nehemiah 1:11In those days I was the king’s cup-bearer.The story of Nehemiah is considered the last recorded activity before the Old Testament Scriptures fall silent, anticipating the coming Messiah of the... Read More
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