The Avenue Church
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell the story of God’s people coming back, turning again to try and experience the life and relationship that He created them for.
Nehemiah 6:1-19 ESV
1. The Many Types of Distractions
A. Time Wasters
To waste time is to squander a gift from God.
-John Blanchard
Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV
Psalms 109:1-2 NLT
C. Discredited
Proverbs 22:1 ESV
D. Disunity
1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV
2. The Wall is Finished
Philippians 1:6 ESV
Discussion Questions - Re-read our main passage from this week (Nehemiah 6:1-19) and then with your Growth Group, family, friends, etc. thoughtfully answer the following:
1. What is your biggest distraction from following Jesus as you should?
2. When it comes to how you spend your time, where do you tend to waste time?
3. Think about your day today so far . . . what was your best use of time? If every minute was invested somehow, what minutes will pay the greatest dividends for eternity?
4. What’s the difference between wasted time and appropriate rest and relaxation?
5. Have you ever had someone lie about your motives? How did you try and address that?
6. At what point does disagreement between Christians become disunity?
7. What specific Next Step do you want to take from this message?
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