Chapter 21 - Rebuilding the Walls*

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Monday: Read Ezra 7:1-28 (p. 291-294, end at “…go up with me.”)

Ezra did not just wait for things to happen. He prepared his heart and took initiative. What steps can you take to "prepare your heart" for a new challenge or a deeper walk with God?

 

Tuesday: Read Nehemiah 1:1-11, 2:11-18 (p. 294-296, end at “…good work.”)

Nehemiah spent three days in quiet observation before acting, surveying the broken walls at night. What "broken walls" in your life, church, or community is God prompting you to honestly survey, rather than ignore?

 

Wednesday: Read Nehemiah 4:1-23 (p. 296-298, end at “…went for water.”)

Nehemiah prayed to God and set a guard. How can you better balance your spiritual dependence on God with practical, diligent preparation in your current challenges?

 

Thursday: Read Nehemiah 6:1-16 (p. 298-299, end at “…of our God.”)

What is the "Ono" (a distraction, compromise, or irrelevant task) that the enemy is using to try and get you to stop doing the work God has called you to do?

 

Friday: Read Nehemiah 7:1-2, 8:1-18 (p. 299-301, end at “…an assembly.”)

Nehemiah told the people, "Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” How can you rely on God’s joy as your strength in difficult times, rather than your own feelings?

 

Saturday: Read Malachi 1:1,6-11, 2:13-16, 3:6-4:6 (p. 301-304)

How does the challenge to "bring the whole tithe" change your view of money as a matter of trust rather than just finances? What might "robbing God" look like in your life today?

 

* Chapters and page numbers are from The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Copies are available in the lobby.