Nehemiah’s integrity and sacrificial attitude had been a great example. Yet, he reiterated in v15 that it was \”because of the fear of God\” and in v19 \”done for this people.\”

Remember the couples preparing for marriage at the Marriage Prep Class that God will nurture their love for God and for each other as they learn about the commitments and responsibilities of married life.

Nehemiah’s response revealed his heart’s truest feelings against accusations on his integrity. What may we learn from his action?

Pray for those amongst us who are caregivers at home to home-bound, the sick and the aged. Pray for patience, love and passion to abound as they minister.

Several kinds of complaints were heard. Identify them.

As we gather as a church in prayer tonight, do rally together to seek God for his direction and guidance for us into the next 10-20 years.

\”Great outcry\” refers to protests especially when under oppression. In Ex 3:9, the Israelites uttered a similar cry against the Egyptians. Yet this was not against any oppression. What were they protesting against?

For the church to be rebuilt, it is not just a reference to the buildings but more so to our lives in the Lord. Do pray that we will walk closely with God daily.

Read through the chapter once and note the leadership skills of Nehemiah.

Let’s be thankful to God for ORPC leaders. Pray for them as they give of their time and efforts to serve in their capacities; they are also in need of wisdom, guidance, encouragement and spiritual sensitivities.

Work resumes with some standing guard while others doubling their efforts. It was a picture of watchfulness, of perseverance, and of passionate service.

Let’s prepare our hearts and minds prayerfully as we gather for worship tomorrow.

When more opposition comes, the key to confidence is in prayer (v10) and in knowing who is behind the task. No matter how discouraging the opposition might be, they would not prevail.

Pray for the camp committee as they work through the registration and prepare for a meaningful gathering of learning and bonding for all campers.

Focus, perseverance and determination are keys to success.These stem from the deep desire the people had based on their relationship with God. What may we learn from this?

Remember our teachers (SS, SG leaders, YM/YAM Bible study leaders, etc.) in prayers as they prepare for their classes; that God will work in them to bring out God’s truth in their students’ minds to affect change in their hearts and lives.

These men came along and opposed the rebuilding; what were they trying to accomplish? Note vv4-5 on how we should deal with opposition to our commitment to accomplishing God’s task?

Do keep our leaders in prayer as they meet tonight desiring to be good stewards of our physical premises so as to facilitate effective ministries in our midst.

Read through the chapter again and trace the building sites with a map. The rebuilding task is meticulous and progressively tedious, some works involved building, others required repairing. Every portion needed people to work on.

We pray for those who labour in \”building lives\” within our church, especially those involved in evangelism, discipleship, encouragement, social outreach, and counselling.