- God’s work advances through ______________________________.
Nehemiah 3:1-2 (NASB) 1 Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brothers the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors. They consecrated the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel. 2 Next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.
1 Corinthians 12:4,7 (NASB) 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit…7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
2. God assigns different tasks - but the _________________________________.
Nehemiah 3:10 (NASB) 10 Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house. And next to him Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
Luke 16:10 (NASB) 10 “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.
3. Some people ______________________________, and it shows
Nehemiah 3:5 (NASB) 5 Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NASB) 10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
4. God values ______________________ over perfect qualifications .
Nehemiah 3:8,12 (NASB) 8 Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall…12 Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters
1 Corinthians 1:27 (NASB) 27 but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,.
5. The wall was rebuilt because everyone _______________________________.
Nehemiah 6:15-16 (NASB) 15 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of the month Elul, in fifty-two days. 16 When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.
Takin’ It Home…
- Don’t wait for something else—_______________________________________________.
- Be faithful even when _______________________________________.
- When something needs to be done, _____________________________________.
- Serve with ___________________, knowing God sees every section of the wall.
DIGGING DEEPER — Before the Work Begins
Nehemiah 2:9–20
God’s timing is intentional. Nehemiah waited before acting. Ask God where patience and trust may be needed in your life right now (2:11).
Silence can be wise. Nehemiah listened and observed before speaking. Consider how pausing to pray and listen could shape your responses this week (2:12).
Honesty comes before healing. Nehemiah faced the broken walls personally. Ask God to help you see clearly what needs His rebuilding work in your heart (2:13–16).
Speak of God’s hand at work. Nehemiah pointed others to what God was already doing. Look for opportunities to acknowledge God’s faithfulness in daily conversations (2:17–18).
Trust God over public opinion. Opposition followed obedience. Pray for confidence to trust God even when others question your steps of faith (2:19–20).