Day 137: PRAYER, Vision, and Rebuilding in Nehemiah 1-3 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

On Day 137 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we begin Nehemiah with chapters 1-3. Nehemiah’s heartfelt prayer for Jerusalem’s restoration leads to his bold request before King Artaxerxes. Arriving in Jerusalem, he inspires the people to rebuild the city walls, organizing a unified effort despite opposition, reflecting God’s call to renew His community.

Questions:
1. Nehemiah’s prayer in chapter 1 blends confession and trust in God’s promises—how does this approach challenge us to consider the role of honest repentance and reliance on God’s covenant in seeking His intervention?

2. The collective effort to rebuild the walls in chapter 3 shows diverse people united—how might this unity prompt us to reflect on the power of shared purpose in restoring what is broken in our own communities?

3. Nehemiah faces opposition in chapter 2 yet presses forward—how does his courage invite us to wrestle with the tension between external resistance and God’s call to persevere in fulfilling His redemptive plans?

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