What breaks your heart? What makes you say, “Somebody should really do something about that?” Maybe that somebody is you. We are all called to make a difference. We might think w... Read More

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Devotionals From This Study

Session 1

What Breaks Your Heart?

Nehemiah’s story started with a burden. He saw the condition of Jerusalem’s wall and knew the situation was desperate. Withou...

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Session 2

What Are You Doing About It?

Nehemiah prayed and waited. Then it happened. At just the right moment, Nehemiah was able to speak with the king. The king opened do...

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Session 3

Every Little Bit Matters

We were not designed to bear burdens alone. When we see the brokenness in the world, the solutions seem overwhelming. A God-sized vision ...

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Session 4

Get Ready For Battle

Nehemiah realized his opposition posed a real and menacing threat. In order to stay ready, Nehemiah had the people keep their swords clos...

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Session 5

Integrity Makes A Difference

Nehemiah faced a difficult choice. The people’s vineyards, lands, and houses were at risk because of outrageous taxes imposed by th...

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Session 6

The Critics Are Coming

Anytime you want to make a difference, there will be critics. Every difference maker faces opposition. Nehemiah experienced resistance fi...

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Session 7

But I’m Not Qualified

Have you ever had an opportunity that in the moment—or perhaps even in hindsight—didn’t seem deserved? The skills you h...

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Session 8

It’s Time To Move Past Your Shame

The people wept over how far they had walked away from God. Then Ezra, a teacher of the law, and Nehemiah, the governor, told them to mov...

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Session 9

God’s Not Scared Of Your Mess

How do you picture God? Is He angry, vengefully looking to punish your next mistake? That’s a different god than the God Nehemiah ...

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Session 10

Making A Difference As A Church

When the people in Jerusalem said, “We will not neglect the house of our God,” they committed to observe the sacrifices and o...

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Session 11

You Are Not A Number

Why do you suppose Nehemiah records so many names in his account of those returning to settle in Jerusalem? The names serve to focus our ...

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Session 12

Celebration Makes A Difference

Jerusalem’s wall was finished in 52 days. Amazing! Nehemiah made plans to celebrate. Nehemiah passed out assignments, organized the...

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Session 13

Obeying When It’s Hard

After celebrating the completion of Jerusalem’s wall, Nehemiah finds and excludes all people who are of foreign descent. What is go...

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