THE VISION

“I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem.” - Nehemiah 2:12 NIV

Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. - Nehemiah 1:2 NIV

They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” - Nehemiah 1:3 NIV

WHEN GOD GIVES YOU A VISION…

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When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. - Nehemiah 1:4 NIV

What Breaks Your Heart?


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For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. - Nehemiah 1:4 NIV


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I said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.” - Nehemiah 2:3-5 NIV

You Don’t Have To Be APPOINTED By Man If You Are CALLED By God!

DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? Why?
2. If you could make a difference in the world, and time, money, and skill were no object, what would you want to do?
3. What breaks your heart? What might be something you can do about that?
4. What keeps you from taking action on your burden? What do you need to do to remove these barriers?
5. How has your burden impacted you emotionally and spiritually?
6. What challenges are you facing that you need to take to God in prayer in the way Nehemiah did with his burden?
7. Who are some people you’ll need with you to change the world?
8. Read Nehemiah 1:2-6. What can you learn about starting a ministry or joining a ministry from Nehemiah’s example?
9. Where are you in this process? We sit down and cry, kneel down and pray, and then stand up and act. Explain.
10. How can you encourage others to believe that, no matter how ordinary they may feel, God has a vision for them?
11. How can you use the passions, skills, and resources God’s given you to step out on faith and serve him?
12. Which part of this message stood out to you, and why?