Muskogee Church
July 17, 2023

Grow-Go-Sow Lesson 29

NEHEMIAH


Text: Nehemiah 4:1–14


Topic(s): Courage, Wisdom


Big Idea of the Message: To overcome their enemy’s opposition, Nehemiah and the people needed courage, wisdom, and faith in God.


Application Point: Throughout our faith journey, we will face opposition—from others, as well as our enemy Satan—but we must continue to follow after God with courage and wisdom.


Discussion Questions:
1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?
2. What does this passage teach us about opposition to godly work?
3. What can we learn from Nehemiah’s instructions to the people when they were attacked?
4. Have you ever tried to do something for God and faced opposition from other people? How did you respond?
5. Where do you see the Enemy working against the ministry of the church?

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