Nehemiah’s heartbreak over Jerusalem leads to prayer and action. Challenge the church to identify where our own “walls” are broken and how God stirs holy discontent that leads to transformation.

Nehemiah takes risks and casts a bold vision. Encourage the church to seek God’s guidance and act with courage, even in uncertainty or resistance.

A communal project requires everyone’s gifts. Highlight the importance of shared ministry, collaboration, and recognizing the sacredness of every role in the church.

Even amid opposition, Nehemiah’s people build with resilience and faith. Explore how the church can remain faithful and hopeful in the face of cultural, internal, or spiritual challenges.

Nehemiah confronts internal injustice among his people. Encourage honest self-examination in the church—about equity, inclusion, and accountability—as essential to faithful rebuilding.

As the people return to God’s Word and recommit to covenant life, connect this with the spirit of Reformation: not only celebrating the past, but discerning how God is calling us to be transformed today.