Nehemiah 12: Making A Difference – God’s Happy People

  1. What’s the most joyful experience you have ever had with God?

 

 

  1. How does sin affect our happiness with God and how should we deal with that?

 

 

  1. What is something you can give thanks for right now?

 

 

  1. How has giving (or tithing) to the Lord brought joy into your life?

 

 



Nehemiah 11: Making A Difference – Nehemiah’s Heroes

  1. When was the last time you found yourself in an uncomfortable situation? What fruit came of it?

 

 

  1. When have you avoided taking a risk and trusting God? Do you regret it?

 

 

  1. Who is someone that has made an impact in your life that may not get a lot of recognition?

 

 

  1. What are some of your giftings?

 

 

  1. What is one way that you can use your giftings to make a difference in God’s Kingdom this week?

 

 



Nehemiah 10: Making A Difference – Principles For Life

  1. How foundational has your family been?

 

 

  1. What were you taught, either by example or instruction, about a work/life balance?

 

 

  1. When was the last time you intentionally did nothing?

 

 

  1. Do you think most people need more to be reminded to work or to rest?

 

 

  1. How do you decide what to give?

 

 



Nehemiah 9: Making A Difference – Family History

  1. What are the root causes of division in our world?

 

 

  1. Where do you feel most connected?

 

 

  1. Have you experienced the cycle of success/pride/failure/repentance?

 

 

  1. How does coming to terms with our history help lead us forward?

 

 



Nehemiah 8: Making A Difference – Strength Beyond Walls

  1. When have you been the most joyful in your life?

 

 

  1. What things rob you of joy in your life?

 

 

  1. How should this chapter change the way we look at the Scriptures?

 

 

  1. In what ways should the joy of the Lord make you stronger?

 

 

  1. What are 3 practical ways that you can choose to be more joyful this week?

 

 



Nehemiah 7: Making A Difference – Knowing Your People

  1. What’s the most pioneering move you’ve ever made?

 

 

  1. What role does music play in your spiritual life?

 

 

  1. Who is your “family” spiritually?

 

 

  1. Who do you protect and how do you protect them?

 

 



Nehemiah 6: Making A Difference – Staying Focused

  1. How much of your life is spent in distractions from what matters most?

 

 

  1. Have you ever defended yourself against false accusations and realized what a waste of time and effort it was?

 

 

  1. Why is it so hard to ignore lies about us?

 

 

  1. What do you see as your primary, overarching purpose in life?

 

 

  1. Where do you need to adjust your allocation of time and resources to better align with God’s calling on your life?

 

 



Nehemiah 5: Making A Difference – Economic Principles

  1. How has indebtedness affected your life?

 

 

  1. What are the reasons why people go into debt?

 

 

  1. What are the pluses and minuses of helping someone who is in debt?

 

 

  1. Have there been times when you couldn’t afford to financially give? If so, what caused that inability?

 

 

  1. Have you ever forgiven a debt owed to you? How did that feel?

 

 



Nehemiah 4: Making A Difference – Shovels and Swords

  1. When have you felt discouraged and was it caused by something from within yourself or outside of yourself?

 

 

  1. In verse 14, Nehemiah reminded them to remember the Lord. In what ways do you remember the Lord?

 

 

  1. How do we balance loving others with defending God’s work?

 

 

  1. What things has God given you in your life that are worth defending?

 

 



Nehemiah 3: Making A Difference – Get To Work

  1. How does your family of origin affect the way you do life, positively or negatively?

 

 

  1. In what ways are you involved in rebuilding people?

 

 

  1. Are there people in your life that are as close to you as family?

 

 

  1. What do you do that is really a stretch by being outside your area of expertise?

 

 

  1. How could other people help strengthen you?