Pathways to Discipleship
In May we'll look at Nehemiah, a Type A, go-getter in the Bible who saw a project and set out to complete it. But like many renovation projects, rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem came with challenges. Each week's Sunday lesson will focus on a portion of the book of Nehemiah and the solutions Nehemiah used to address the challenges.
We encourage you to read the whole book of Nehemiah using the suggested reading guide below.
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MAY 2
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This week's lesson: Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah Reading Plan: Chapters 1, 2, 3
Ezra-Nehemiah - Not the Leadership Lessons You'd Expect - the Bible Project
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Nehemiah 1:1-11 - Rev. Robert Galloway (recording of class)
Ezra-Nehemiah - video (8:37) from The Bible Project
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Ezra-Nehemiah - podcast (27:18) The Bible Project - Explores the setting in context and how relevant the feelings and themes expressed in this text are to our own modern-day wrestlings with the COVID-19 pandemic
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When have you confused problems with solutions? What were the underlying problems that led you to pursue false solutions? (from the book Solve by Rev. Talbot Davis)
MAY 9
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This week's lesson: Nehemiah 2:1-20 and Nehemiah 5:1-19
Nehemiah Reading Plan: Chapters 4, 5, 6
Nehemiah: A Man and a Momentous Wall - a meeting of archeology and history (As with much archeological finds, there are differing views of authenticity.)
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Nehemiah 2:1-20 and 5:1-19 - Rev. Robert Galloway (recording of class)
Rebuilding a Broken Culture - Sermon (23:58) Dr. Tony Evans [bio]
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Solve: Finding God's Solution a World of Problems Search for Ep. #005 - podcast (32:13) with Rev. Talbot Davis, author of the book solve
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Make a careful inspection of your own personal life this week, noting the broken walls or burned gates within yourself or your relationships. What have you gotten used to. Pray that God might help free you from them. (from the book Solve by Rev. Talbot Davis)
MAY 16
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This week's lesson: Nehemiah 4:1-12
and Nehemiah 6:1-6
Nehemiah Reading Plan: Chapters 8, 9, 10
"Reading and Rewriting" sermon from Nehemiah Chap. 8 at Fourth Pres. by Calum MacLeod
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Nehemiah 4:1-2, 6:1-6, 3:1-32 Rev. Robert Galloway (recording of class)
Find Problem, Solve Problem - TED (5:36)
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Uncovering the Historical Nehemiah - podcast (32:14) (on Sound Cloud)
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How do you balance practical action with dependence upon God in your life?
MAY 23
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