Nehemiah didn't just give orders. He also exhibited a positive example to others
Category: Sunday School Lessons
Articles based on lessons prepared for teaching Sunday School. Many of these were based on text suggested by standard lesson plans (as cited), but there typically proves to be much more to find in a given section of the word of God than only a single lesson!
“Mine” or “Amen”?
Are we willing to agree to something that benefits our community, even if it costs us?
Can Business Be God-Honoring?
What's the difference between earning money fairly and taking advantage of our fellow human being?
Helping or Exploiting?
Helping someone with a job can turn into exploitation if we're not careful
A New (but Old) Problem
In Nehemiah's time (like today) families were going to great measures to have enough to eat
Tactical Adjustment
Sometimes, doing the same thing just doesn't provide the same results as it used to
Action and Encouragement
Nehemiah provides us some good examples of what to do when those around us get discouraged
Half a Wall May be Good, but What’s Next?
Facing attacks, discouragement, and fear aren't unusual, but what do we do next?
Punches or Prayer?
When faced with insults from outside, the book of Nehemiah has a fairly specific reply
There Will Be Hecklers
If certain people work against the good that we do, what is our next step?
No Excuses Left
Even when we have no reason to merit God's favor, He offers us grace to turn back to Him
I Thought That This Was Handled
Even if an old problem resurfaces, there are ways to handle its return
It’s OK to be Appalled
There are things worth lamenting over
When It’s Not Tattling
There is a time, a place, and a process to address sin within the people of God
Get Rid of It!
Do we sometimes just stash bad influences, rather than getting rid of them?
Picking Partners
Be careful: influence can go both ways
Could You Take This for a Minute Until I Get Back?
How do we treat what we are holding onto for someone else?
Getting Ready for the Journey
We're all on a journey...
Don’t Pass Up the Help
When God gives us an opportunity to do great things for Him, let's not let those offers expire!
I’m Here. Now What?
Since God has placed each of us in exactly the right circumstances, we shouldn't just sit around and do nothing now that we're here
Those Who Sin Differently 