The Shout Heard 'Round the World

July 28, 2024 12:00 AM

Read Nehemiah 11 and 12.

What are some sacrifices you have had to make? How did you feel about them?
What concerns might the people have had about returning to Jerusalem?
What did the people sacrifice to move back?
What was significant about the manner in which the people made their sacrifice of praise (Nehemiah 12:27-42)?
When is praise a sacrifice for you?
How did the people sacrifice material things?
What objections could the people have raised about bringing their first and best to support the temple workers?
In what ways do we need to sacrifice for God’s church as a whole? What is God asking you to do for the good of His people? How do you feel about that?