5. Notice other corruption and how the people respond (vv. 10–13).
6. Nehemiah depended on God for divine help (v. 14). How do you depend on God to use you to correct problems, reorganize spiritual matters, or lead others to faithfully serve Him?
DAY 3
Nehemiah’s Final Reforms (Nehemiah 13:15–27)
1. Read verses 15–22. In what ways were the people violating the Sabbath, and what specific action did Nehemiah take to reestablish proper observance of the Sabbath?
2. What is Nehemiah reminding them about God’s past response to Israel’s un- faithfulness (vv. 23–27), and what strikes you about Nehemiah’s response to the Jews who intermarried with foreigners?
3. In spite of Nehemiah’s zeal and passion to lead fellow Israelites to a renewed devotion to God, the people just won’t do it. What does Nehemiah’s expe- rience with the people reveal about the human heart?
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