F-260 Builders of the Wall - Nehemiah 3:1-32  When have you most enjoyed working with a team of people?  What are the benefits of teamwork?  What do you think prevents people from asking others for help when they need it?  How did the priests set the example for all the Israelites? (3:1)  What did the priests do when they had completed sections of the walls and gates of Jerusalem? (3:1)  What project were the Israelites working on? (3:1)  What does the priests’ dedication of their work reveal about their motivation? (3:1)  What kinds of people were involved in rebuilding Jerusalem? (3:1-32)  What does the wide spectrum of people involved reveal about the Israelites’ commitment to this project? (3:1-32)  Keeping in mind the practical reason for the restoration of the city, why was most of the rebuilding focused on the gates? (3:1-32)  What criticism was leveled at the men of Tekoa? (3:5)  Why did the common people of Tekoa have to do double-duty work in rebuilding the walls of the city? (3:5, 27)  How did the Israelites decide who would rebuild what? (3:10, 28, 30)  Why do you think the people of Jerusalem were so committed to rebuilding the city walls?  What effect do you think this accomplishment had on the people involved?  What can we learn from the priests’ example in this situation?  Why did the nobles of Tekoa refuse to help with the work?  How can you guard against the conceited attitude of the nobles of Tekoa?  What does this passage reveal about the best way to accomplish an overwhelming task?  What overwhelming challenge do you face?  How can you depend more on the Lord’s help to accomplish the work He has given you to do?  In what ways do you think you should depend more on the help of other believers?  What should we do whenever we finish a big project or experience success?  What steps can you take this week to depend on God and others to help you face the challenges in your life?  How could you help a friend with a problem or difficult situation he or she is facing?  How can you thank God publicly for a success you have experienced?