They were MotivatedThey were Dedicated

They were Cooperative

Nehemiah Chapter 3

Chap 1 – Nehemiah, a man of God in prayer Listening to the report on JerusalemWeeping over the ruins of JerusalemPraying to a glorious God to rebuild, repair, & recover

Chap 2 – Faith in ActionDecision point – stepping out in faith … at any costBuild a planMeet the resistance

Nehemiah – Chapter 1 & 2 Overview

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.

What was his strategy?

Nehemiah – Chapter 3

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?

 How does Nehemiah’s view of manual labor compare with yours?

Nehemiah – Chapter 3, Obey or not to obey

So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

James 4:17

Note the number of times the phrase “next to him” is used. What is the significant to you?

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?

How is teamwork in a church supposed to work? Corinthians 12:12 - 26

Nehemiah – Chapter 3, Teamwork

1. 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

2. Work together

3. Cooperation -- Work where you are placed strategically by God

4. Complete your assignment

Nehemiah – Principles of Teamwork

How does God choose laborers?

Who helped Shallum repair their section of the wall? Vs 12 How has God used women in building His kingdom?

How did Nehemiah determine who would work where?

In God’s kingdom, is some work more important than other work?

Nehemiah – Chapter 3, Teamwork

Luke 2:36-38John 20:1-2

John 20:10-18Acts 16:14 &

15Acts 21:9

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.

What goes through your mind when you think about what God has given you to do or what He might be giving you?

Are you refusing to do it?

Nehemiah – Chapter 3, Personal Questions

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

Nehemiah – Chapter 3, Personal Challenges

Source: Johnny and Beth Evens, 2012