OBSERVATION QUESTIONS:
1) What were the first two things that Nehemiah did after arriving in Jerusalem? (v.12)
2) Who did Nehemiah tell about his plans? (v.12)
3) How many pack animals did Nehemiah take with him? (v.12)
4) What did Nehemiah do at the Dung gate? (v.13)
5) What did Nehemiah do at the Fountain gate and the King's Pool? Why? (v.14)
6) What did Nehemiah do at the Kidron Valley? (v.15)
7) What did Nehemiah propose to the city officials and religious & political leaders? (v.16-17)
8) What had Nehemiah revealed to the officials and leaders that convinced them to rebuild the walls? (v.18)
9) After hearing about Nehemiah's plans, how did his opponents react? (v.19)
10) How did Nehemiah respond to his Sanballat,Tobiah and Gesham? (v.20)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1) Recall a time when you had to make a life altering decision. Who did you tell about your plans initially?
2) What did you do to confirm that your decision was the best decision that you could make?
3) When did you make your plans known to everyone involved?
4) What, if any, opposition did you face after revealing your plans?
LIFE LESSONS:
1) Our plans are futile if they have been made apart from the wisdom and direction of the Lord!
2) It is never wise to tell everyone about your plans until one receives the Lord's confirmation!
3) We can expect opposition whenever we make a decision that honors God!
To read today's devotional, please go to Writer Roxanne Rogiers' blog.
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