Discussion Questions
August 30, 2026 — Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
1. What particularly stood out to you from this sermon? Was anything significantly reassuring or challenging? Why?
2. What is something you have volunteered for before? Why did you do it? What gifts has the Lord given you? How can you use them for the good of His people?
3. As His child, the Lord knows you by name. Does that truth encourage you, even in the midst of trials? Why/why not?
4. Read Nehemiah 11:1-4. In this passage, what issue continues to plague the city of Jerusalem? Why is this location called “the holy city?”
5. In what ways are you committed to serving others today? Are there other areas where you might willingly offer yourself to the Lord’s work? If not, why not?
6. Read Nehemiah 11:5-24. What lies behind this long list of names? Read Psalm 78:2-4. What family members played a role in your hearing the gospel?
7. Why does Nehemiah show such attention to detail in recording the names of the priests, Levites, singers, temple servants, and especially the line of the High Priest? Who were the inhabitants of the city meant to witness to?
8. How do you respond to, is this it? Wasn’t I meant for more than this? Do we deserve anything from the Lord’s hand? How should we respond to each gift God has given us?
9. What are some of the ways the church can model real community to our society?
10. Read Nehemiah 11:25-12:26. Describe the diversity of ministry displayed in these verses. What does incarnational, servant leadership look like? What is your function in the Body of Christ?
11. Spend some time praying for the needs of our family, friends, group members, unsaved neighbors, and congregation.
August 23, 2026 — Nehemiah 9:28-10:39
1. What particularly stood out to you from this sermon? Was anything significantly reassuring or challenging? Why?
2. Does our society value keeping our promises today? Please give examples to support your position. Do you struggle to keep your word? Why/why not?
3. Read Nehemiah 10:1-27. What four categories of people are represented in this list? Why is understanding this representation critical to comprehending this covenant?
4. Why is keeping our vows so difficult at times? Who are we dependent upon to fulfill our promises?
5. Read Nehemiah 10:28-29. Why did these folks sign this agreement? What were they committing themselves to do?
6. Was making this covenant a legalistic act? Why/why not? Why should believers obey the Lord’s commands?
7. Read Nehemiah 10:30-39. What promise did the people make regarding their families? What is the real issue with mixed marriages? How does this apply to Christians today?
8. What oath did the people take about the Sabbath? Read Exodus 20:8, 31:15-17. What was the consequence of taking this vow for the people of Judah?
9. As Christians, do the Ten Commandments still apply to us? Why/why not? How does God tell us we are supposed to honor the Lord’s Day? Read Chapter 21 of the Westminster Confession of Faith & 116-121 from the WLC if you are struggling to answer this question.
10. What vows did the people make about the Temple? What was contained in the Holy Place? The Most Holy Place? What are Christians supposed to do to support their house of worship?
11. Spend some time praying for the needs of our family, friends, group members, unsaved neighbors, and congregation.