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In Nehemiah 2:6, who was sitting beside the king when Nehemiah made his request?
The queen was sitting beside the king.
According to Nehemiah 2:8, why did Nehemiah believe the king granted his requests?
Because the gracious hand of my God was on me.
In Nehemiah 2:12, why did Nehemiah not tell anyone what God had put on his heart to do for Jerusalem?
Because he was still assessing the situation and had not yet revealed his plans
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3:5,6
What role did Nehemiah have in the king's service, as mentioned in Nehemiah 1:11?
He was the cupbearer to the king
In Nehemiah 2:6, what question did the king ask Nehemiah about his journey?
How long will your journey take, and when will you get back?
According to Nehemiah 2:8, what did Nehemiah request from Asaph, the keeper of the royal park?
Timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel, the city wall, and the house Nehemiah would occupy
The key text for today is found in:
"The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build."
Nehemiah 2:20
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
In Nehemiah 2:4, what did the king ask Nehemiah after hearing about his sadness?
What is it you want?
According to Nehemiah 2:3, how did Nehemiah describe the situation of the city where his ancestors are buried?
He said it "lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire."
In Nehemiah 2:7, what did Nehemiah ask the king to provide for his journey to Judah?
Letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates for safe conduct.
His hope, energy, enthusiasms, his determination
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long
Psalm 25:5
In Nehemiah 2:2, what question did the king ask Nehemiah when he noticed his sadness?
Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart
According to Nehemiah 2:1, what had never happened before when Nehemiah was in the king’s presence?
Nehemiah had never been sad in the king’s presence before.
According to Nehemiah 2:5, what request did Nehemiah make to the king regarding the city of his ancestors?
Send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.
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"Amidst great discouragement, Nehemiah made God his__________, his sure _________. And He who was the support of His servant then has been the dependent of His people in every age."
"Amidst great discouragement, Nehemiah made God his trust, his sure defense. And He who was the support of His servant then has been the dependent of His people in every age."
Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness
because of my enemies—
make your way straight before me
Psalm 5:8
In Nehemiah 1:11, what does Nehemiah ask the Lord to give him when he goes before the king?
Favor in the presence of the king.
In Nehemiah 2:1, during what month and in which year of King Artaxerxes’ reign did Nehemiah bring wine to the king?
The month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes' reign.
Before answering the king in Nehemiah 2:4, what did Nehemiah do?
He prayed to the God of heaven.
Name of the king Nehemiah served
King Artaxerxes
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
James 1:22-24