Nehemiah: Rise & Build 6 - Spiritual Renewal

Evergreen Christian Community

Nehemiah 6:15

Nehemiah 8

Big Idea: Pursuing and Celebrating the Right Thing Brings Fulfillment.

Spiritual Renewal - Hunger for God is greater than our hunger for the things of the world

1. Temporarily Satisfied - Spiritually Lacking

It doesn’t matter how well rounded you are,

If it’s at the expense of being well grounded

Mark 8:36

2. Attentiveness Required - Response Voluntary

Nehemiah 8:3

Nehemiah 8:6

When we allow the Spirit of God

to work through the Word of God

Spiritual Renewal takes place.

3. Celebration Encouraged

John 7:37-38

Isaiah 44:3

Response:

• Are you building/pursuing the right thing?

• Enjoy the Book - The Living Word

• Celebrate God & Your Standing with Him

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's passages: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)