F-260 Artaxerxes Sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem - Nehemiah 2:1-10
How would you go about asking a big favor of a boss or other influential person?
What situations make you nervous or scared?
What techniques do people often use to cope with fear?
At what time did this story take place? (2:1)
Why was Nehemiah able to meet with the king? (2:1)
How had Nehemiah acted in the king’s presence in the past? (2:1)
How did Nehemiah’s behavior present an opportunity for him? (2:1)
What did the king ask Nehemiah? (2:2)
What did the king assume about Nehemiah’s demeanor? (2:2)
What did Nehemiah have to overcome to give the king an honest answer? (2:2-3)
How did Nehemiah describe his problem to the king? (2:3)
What did Nehemiah do before he told the king what he wanted? (2:4)
What did Nehemiah ask of the king? (2:5-7)
Why did Nehemiah ask that letters be sent to the governors of Trans-Euphrates? (2:7)
How did Nehemiah explain the generosity of the king? (2:8)
Who was disturbed by Nehemiah’s actions? Why? (2:10)
How would you describe Nehemiah’s actions in this situation?
To you what were Nehemiah’s most admirable traits?
How did Nehemiah overcome his fears?
How did Nehemiah demonstrate his dependence on God?
What fears do you need to overcome?
In what situations in your life do you need to depend more on the Lord?
What can you learn from Nehemiah about the role prayer should play in your everyday life?
What scary situation or overwhelming problem do you face in your life?
How can you handle differently the challenges you face in light of Nehemiah’s example?
What specific problem do you want to confront with greater courage this week?
How can you remember to pray each time you must deal with a problem or fear?