TOPIC: THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH

TEXT: NEHEMIAH 4:10-23

THEME: FORGING AHEAD IN THE FACE OF OPPOSITION

VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” Ephesians 6:11 NIV

INTRODUCTION

Opposition comes many times to stop the work God has ordained for us to do or at least divert our attention and resources away from the work at hand. Nehemiah’s stand and action as he faced opposition and discouragement is instructive for us today as we also go about fulfilling God’s mandate for our lives

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Discouragement of Judah

2. The intensity of opposition increases

3. Nehemiah raises an army

4. Nehemiah’s tactfulness

5. Sword and Trowel – The Christian Armour

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

1. What happens when a Christian does only either of praying or watching rather than both?

2. How might you act as a Nehemiah to your church and family; leading them away from fear of opposition and into reliance on God?