1. Introduction
Big Idea: Our life’s
- Person (Who I’ll be)
- Purpose (What I’m here to do)
- Passion (Who I’ll worship)
2. Person: Who I’ll be (Nehemiah 10)
- a. Renewal of their covenant with God. (9:38 – 10:1)
- b. They willingly submitted themselves to be led by God because they
3. Purpose: What I’m here to do (Nehemiah 11)
- a. The repopulation of Jerusalem
- b. They were recommitting to be a people who
- c. Rebuilding a God-honoring nation
- d. Other roles and family inhabitants listed from 12:1-26
4. Passion: Who I’ll Worship (Nehemiah 12)
- a. The dedication of the city wall. (vs. 27-30)
- b. The first procession (vs.31-37)
- c. The second procession (vs. 38-42)
- d. FOCUS: (vs. 43). God gave them
- e. We all worship something
Worship is what you give your
Big Idea: Our life’s
Real love is
How is God calling you to
Small Group Questions
What did God teach you through this passage and message? Share the work of God in your heart with the group.
What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind?
Why does it feel so hard sometimes to yield/commit to following God’s design for life? Do we see weak spots in our own lives and how can we surrender them?
Struggling with purpose in life can be a real challenge for many. What are some encouragements that we see in God’s Word about His perfect plan and purpose for us?
We all too often fall into an “adulterous” relationship with God when we allow other idols in our lives to distract us. What are some Biblical, practical ways that we can recommit our hearts to an attitude of loving, worshipping, and pursuing our Lord and Savior?
What specifically about your person, purpose, or passion do you need to rededicate to the Lord today?