Questions for the Week
Questions for the Week Big Idea: Often, when God wants something done, he calls us to work
side-by-side with each other and with him. Key Verse: Malachi 3:1
The exiled people of God Returned to Jerusalem
I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
What was Ezra’s role when he arrived in Jerusalem?
The exiled people of God Hear the Word of God read Nehemiah 8:1-12
Ezra had devoted himself to studying God’s Word and following what it teaches (Ezra 7:1-10) How did Ezra’s commitment to God’s Word shape his life and ministry? In what ways do you see God’s faithfulness in this chapter?
The exiled people of God Reenact the Feast of Tabernacles Nehemiah 8:13-17
Why was Nehemiah able to rebuild the city walls amidst such severe opposition? Nehemiah not only prayed hard but he worked hard. How do you see this balance in Nehemiah’s life? What is the danger of praying hard but not working hard? What are some of the possible consequences of working hard but forgetting to pray? Malachi was the last prophet of the Old Testament. He challenged the people to give God their first and best, not their last and leftovers (Malachi 1:6-10; 3:6-12). What are some of the ways we give God our leftovers rather than our first and best?
BC
Second return of exiles
Last exiles return
458
445
Week 21 Rebuilding the Walls February 18, 2018
Opposition to rebuilding the wall
Jerusalem’s wall rebuilt
Malachi’s ministry
445
440-430
Are there areas of your life displeasing to the Lord? What can you do to make your relationship right again?
side-by-side with each other and with him. Key Verse: Malachi 3:1
The exiled people of God Returned to Jerusalem
I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
What was Ezra’s role when he arrived in Jerusalem?
The exiled people of God Hear the Word of God read Nehemiah 8:1-12
Ezra had devoted himself to studying God’s Word and following what it teaches (Ezra 7:1-10) How did Ezra’s commitment to God’s Word shape his life and ministry? In what ways do you see God’s faithfulness in this chapter?
The exiled people of God Reenact the Feast of Tabernacles Nehemiah 8:13-17
Why was Nehemiah able to rebuild the city walls amidst such severe opposition? Nehemiah not only prayed hard but he worked hard. How do you see this balance in Nehemiah’s life? What is the danger of praying hard but not working hard? What are some of the possible consequences of working hard but forgetting to pray? Malachi was the last prophet of the Old Testament. He challenged the people to give God their first and best, not their last and leftovers (Malachi 1:6-10; 3:6-12). What are some of the ways we give God our leftovers rather than our first and best?
BC
Second return of exiles
Last exiles return
458
445
Week 21 Rebuilding the Walls February 18, 2018
Opposition to rebuilding the wall
Jerusalem’s wall rebuilt
Malachi’s ministry
445
440-430
Are there areas of your life displeasing to the Lord? What can you do to make your relationship right again?
