Nehemiah 4

Sum up what this chapter is about in a word or a phrase.

How did Sanballat and Tobiah oppose the rebuilding in verses 1-3? How was this similar to or different from what we discussed in 2:19?

How did Nehemiah respond to them?

Read Psalm 28:1-5 and Matthew 5:38-48 and evaluate Nehemiah's response.

How did all of this affect the workers in verse 6? What does it meant to “have a mind to work” or “work with all their heart”?

What form did the opposition take next?

How did this affect the workers in verses 10-12? Why was this different from verse 6?

How did Nehemiah counter this threat?

How did his words and actions encourage the people in the second half of the chapter? Take a few minutes to jot down the various ways Nehemiah encouraged the people. Be specific and include the verse.

What key ingredients to starting anew or rebuilding are introduced or reiterated in this chapter?

What kind of “ridicule” does Satan use to discourage believers today?

What kind of opposition do you face in your life right now? Given what we've discussed tonight, what is a godly response?