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?

 

 



Nehemiah 2: Making A Difference – Getting to Work

  1. In what ways have your prayers turned into actions in your life?

 

 

  1. Who has inspired you to take courageous action?

 

 

  1. What do you think has held you back the most in your life?

 

 

  1. When has a lack of preparation caused you to fail?

 

 

  1. How well do you deal with those who are different from you and how has that helped you?

 

 



Nehemiah 1: Making A Difference – It Starts With Prayer

  1. When in your life did you feel most like you were making an actual difference?

 

 

  1. What is your best source to find out about needs?

 

 

  1. What holds you back from praying more?

 

 

  1. Have you ever incorporated fasting into your prayer life?

 

 

  1. Who has made a difference in your life?

 

 



Living in the Past – Isaiah 43:15-19

  1. What are some ways that failure has stalled you out and limited you?

 

 

  1. Have you ever had a success that was counterproductive for you in the long run?

 

 

  1. What fresh things do you see God doing today?

 

 

  1. What has held you back more in life? Success or failure?

 

 

  1. How can we encourage the next generation?

 

 



Seeing God in a Baby: Hebrews 1

  1. What is your most memorable experience involving a baby?

 

 

  1. What is your greatest Christmas memory?

 

 

  1. What are the most important lessons that come to us concerning God becoming a baby?

 

 

  1. What does the idea of God being your relative say to you?

 

 



The Treasure of the Kingdom – Matthew 13:44-46

The Treasure of the Kingdom

Matthew 13:44-46

  1. What things do you value the most in this world?

 

 

  1. What is something you have discovered about God that has changed the way you live?

 

 

  1. Why would Jesus compare the Kingdom of Heaven to finding treasure?

 

 

  1. What areas of your life are a struggle to trust God in?

 

 

  1. How should this parable affect our faith?

 

 



The Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Luke 18:9-14

Ready Living

Luke 12:35-48

  1. Do you tend to be more like the Pharisee or the tax collector?

 

 

  1. Why do we grade ourselves on the curve, comparing ourselves with others?

 

 

  1. What is your motivation for doing things right?

 

 

  1. When have you been the most conscious of God’s grace?

 

 

  1. Have you ever felt like people were judging you? How did you deal with that?

 

 



Ready Living – Luke 12:35-48

Ready Living

Luke 12:35-48

  1. What makes a person ready for Jesus’ return?

 

 

  1. What is different about people who are ready and those who aren’t?

 

 

  1. Are there areas of your life where you view yourself less like a steward and more like the master?

 

 

  1. How are you serving in God’s Kingdom?

 

 



Being A Servant – Luke 17:7-10

Being A Servant

Luke 17:7-10

  1. When does serving God feel good?

 

 

  1. When does serving God not feel good?

 

 

  1. Who is an example of a true servant in your life?

 

 

  1. What keeps us from being servants?

 

 

  1. Why is our culture producing such fragile people?