Discussion Questions
August 23, 2026 — Nehemiah 9:28-10:39
1. What particularly stood out to you from this sermon? Was anything significantly reassuring or challenging? Why?
2. Does our society value keeping our promises today? Please give examples to support your position. Do you struggle to keep your word? Why/why not?
3. Read Nehemiah 10:1-27. What four categories of people are represented in this list? Why is understanding this representation critical to comprehending this covenant?
4. Why is keeping our vows so difficult at times? Who are we dependent upon to fulfill our promises?
5. Read Nehemiah 10:28-29. Why did these folks sign this agreement? What were they committing themselves to do?
6. Was making this covenant a legalistic act? Why/why not? Why should believers obey the Lord’s commands?
7. Read Nehemiah 10:30-39. What promise did the people make regarding their families? What is the real issue with mixed marriages? How does this apply to Christians today?
8. What oath did the people take about the Sabbath? Read Exodus 20:8, 31:15-17. What was the consequence of taking this vow for the people of Judah?
9. As Christians, do the Ten Commandments still apply to us? Why/why not? How does God tell us we are supposed to honor the Lord’s Day? Read Chapter 21 of the Westminster Confession of Faith & 116-121 from the WLC if you are struggling to answer this question.
10. What vows did the people make about the Temple? What was contained in the Holy Place? The Most Holy Place? What are Christians supposed to do to support their house of worship?
11. Spend some time praying for the needs of our family, friends, group members, unsaved neighbors, and congregation.
August 16, 2026 — Exodus 3:15-22
1. Give some “big picture” observations and perspectives on the passage.
2. What are the two parts of God’s message to us?
3. How would we define / explain God’s name?
4. What are some of God’s works? What is His most important work, as it relates to His relationship with us?
5. What is the first use of the word “elders” in Scripture? To whom does it refer? What present-day common word might we use to define the Gen 50 usage?
6. Who can be influencers in the church? How can they use their influence for good, in the church?
7. What is the elder’s role in the church in using the Word of God with the people?
8. What responses should church members have in response to the elder’s rightly used “influence”?
9. What possible responses will we see from non-believers?
10. What do we learn from the verb tenses in vv. 20-22, as it relates to when God’s Word will be proven true, as compared to our obedience now?