1. What kind of opposition are you facing today?

2. No one would question Nehemiah's faith in God. When faced with opposition in Nehemiah chapter 4, he responded in faith but also took responsibility. Read Nehemiah 4:9, Proverbs 21:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Philippians 2:12-13. What is the relationship between faith and effort in the Bible?

3. Which of these two errors do you tend toward, and why?
· Faith without enough effort (technical name: quietism)
· Effort without enough faith (technical name: pietism)

4. What do you need to do today to renew your faith in Jesus?

5. What do you need to do today to take responsibility to resolve a family conflict, stand firm at work, or reach out to someone who needs the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?