Discovery

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Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 1:11–2:8, “Courage to Stand Up.”

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The New Testament calls the follower of Jesus to be distinct as a “new creation” in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). . . . What values and priorities should be different between us and the non-Christians around us?

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What leadership traits do you see in Ezra? 

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What can you learn from Ezra 4:12–5:2 about God’s timing, waiting on him, and trusting him in the process? 

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What area in your life are you hoping to build on with God’s help this year? 

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What were God’s roles and what were the people’s roles in the Jewish exiles’ return to Jerusalem? 

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How can the Magi be examples to you for how to radically pursue Jesus?  

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Matthew 25:31-46 contrasts two groups of people, depicted by Jesus as sheep and goats. . . . What contrasts do you see?

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If you were to ask Jesus to do the seemingly impossible for you, what would it be?