Next Level 2.21.21

Dreaming Big Dreams – Renewing Our Commitment

Are you ready to live out God’s dreams for your life?

Discuss

What is something fun that you did as a family this week?

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

Study

Nehemiah 8:1-18

The phrase “the people” is repeated 13 times. God has brought them from their surrounding communities to be gathered in the square. What do you think is significant about this?

Verses 6-8 indicate important elements of the community’s spiritual activity. What stands out to you?

While many people returned to their homes, the heads of the families and the spiritual leaders stayed to receive further instruction from Ezra. What is significant about this to you?

What do you see in this section that shows the people had a deep reverence for the Scriptures? In what ways can you show reverence for God’s Word?

What’s Next

Are there any areas of brokenness in your life that you have to guard against slipping back in to?

What does it mean to have our hearts fully committed to God? Why is that important if we want to live out the Big Dreams God has for our lives?

Chad said, “After you hear God’s Word, the first thing you need to do is figure out how to live it out.” How do you go about figuring out how to live out God’s Word?

When you look at the First Church Discipleship Triangle, which area is the easiest for you? Which one is the most difficult? Why?

Prayer

God, I fully commit to live my life following you. Give me the strength to do that, even when it is difficult!

Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, ‘Amen! Amen!’ Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

– Nehemiah 8:6 | NIV84