Opposition Begins
- When help is offered, how can one know if the offer is genuine or motivated?
- How can we determine if our offers of help to others is sincere or not?
- When funds are solicited for a church building how should donors be recognized?
- What could have been the results if the offer of help by the "adversaries" was accepted?
Prophets Encourage
- Why would the Jews have been afraid to continue the rebuilding process?
- What factors discourage God's church today?
- Does one have to be a prophet to encourage God's people? What can be done by members today to encourage a local church?
Work Stoppage
- How much effect does a letter to a king or leader have? If you were a ruler, and got a letter of complaint, how would you react?
- How can one know when to avoid conflict and when to push on ahead despite opposition?
- In what kind of circumstances would it be advisable to disobey a ruler or government?
Nehemiah Takes Action
- Will God always protect us, or must we at times protect ourselves?
- What situations make it necessary to take up weapons? Is it okay to possess a gun?
- How can one know if he/she is doing God's will?
Doing a Great Work
- What made rebuilding the walls a "great work?" What makes any job important?
- Could Nehemiah have considered his job as cupbearer a "great work?"
- What was wrong in meeting the opposition? Are there times when one should dialogue with opponents?
- Is my local church in need of repair? What needs to be done to make it representative of the God of heaven and earth?