
Nehemiah 2:1-20
Icebreaker - When was the last time you had to stand up for what was right in the face of opposition?
What surprises or encourages you about this passage?
Imagine being Nehemiah before the king after praying for months. How do you think you would have felt before the king, knowing your life was on the line, when he asked why Nehemiah was sad?
In your own words, why is sacrificing for others so difficult, especially in our society of abundance?
Which observation of Nehemiah’s obedience resonates most with you and why? (planning, clarity of speech, acknowledgement of God’s sovereignty, or his identification with God’s people)
What prevents you from serving and sacrificing more for the plans and purposes of God?
How is God faithfully working in your life right now?