Discussion Questions
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?
August 9, 2026 — Nehemiah 2:22-37
1. What particularly stood out to you from this sermon? Was anything significantly reassuring or challenging? What is your favorite verse from this passage? Why?
2. When you hear the word ‘revival,’ what comes to mind? Do you think the visible church in America needs revival? Why/why not?
3. Read Nehemiah 9:22-25. How has the Lord demonstrated His goodness to you? What specific things did the Levites mention in their prayer about God’s goodness to the people of Israel?
4. How should we respond to God’s goodness? How do you normally respond to the Lord’s many blessings?
5. How should our prayers to the Lord begin? Why? What is the second thing our prayers should focus on? How come?
6. Read Nehemiah 9:26-31. How has the Lord demonstrated His patience with you? How did He demonstrate it with the Jews throughout their history? Does this surprise you? Why/why not?
7. What had Israel done to ensure they weren’t confronted with their failures (see verse 26, if you are struggling)? What downward pattern marked life in the covenant community during the time of the Judges?
8. Why did God command Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman? Read Hosea 11:8-9. Despite their repeated unfaithfulness, how does God deal with His children? How does understanding this make you feel? Why?
9. Read Nehemiah 9:32-37. How has the Lord demonstrated His faithfulness to you and your loved ones? To the Bethel congregation? To the Jewish people?
10. If you are struggling in your Christian walk, what are some things you can do to return to the Lord? How does hearing that God is just cause you to respond? Why?
11. Did the Lord desert His people when they acted wickedly? Why/why not? Read 2 Chronicles 7:14. Who does this passage apply to? What does God promise if we respond appropriately?
12. Spend some time praying for the needs of our family, friends, group members, unsaved neighbors, and congregation.