They were Motivated
They were Dedicated
They were Cooperative

Chap 1 – Nehemiah, a man of God in prayer
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Listening to the report on Jerusalem
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Weeping over the ruins of Jerusalem
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Praying to a glorious God to rebuild, repair, & recover
Chap 2 – Faith in Action
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Decision point – stepping out in faith … at any cost
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Build a plan
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Meet the resistance

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When you face a big task, what helps you accomplish it?
Read Nehemiah 3.
When Nehemiah faced the huge task of rebuilding the wall, he found an easier way to accomplish it.
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What was his strategy?

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How did the priests, who were leaders, view the manual work of rebuilding the wall? Why?
 Compare vs 1 with vs 5
 What principle do you see in James 4:17?
How did Nehemiah view labor? Why?
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.
James 4:17
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How does Nehemiah’s view of manual labor compare with yours?

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Note the number of times the phrase “next to him” is used.
What is the significant to you?
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Have you ever been involved with a successful team effort in sports, business, or church?
 What is the single most important ingredient to the success of a team?
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How is teamwork in a church supposed to work?
 Corinthians 12:12 - 26

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Involve of everyone
The entire city gave itself over for 52 days
Its not just the Pastor or hired staff, but ministry of the church belongs to the congregation
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Work together
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Cooperation -Work where you are placed strategically by God
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Complete your assignment

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How does God choose laborers?
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Who helped Shallum repair their section of the wall? Vs 12
 How has God used women in building His kingdom?
Luke 2:36-38
John 20:1-2
John 20:10-18
Acts 16:14 & 15
Acts 21:9
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How did Nehemiah determine who would work where?
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In God’s kingdom, is some work more important than other work?

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What work is God giving you to do?
(Your work might include things you have been doing for some time, and/or something new.)
 If you don’t know how to answer this question, it could be something you pray about.
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What goes through your mind when you think about what God has given you to do or what He might be giving you?
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Are you refusing to do it?

Listen for God’s Word
Listen for God’s Voice
Listen to God’s People
Look for God’s Fingerprints
Take a step of faith
Get into the Bible
Pray/Worship in the Spirit
Seek wise counsel
Seek providential circumstances
Obey what you know
Source: Johnny and Beth Evens, 2012