“I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.”

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“I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.” Nehemiah “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.” Nehemiah 6:3

BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOAL

Pastor Carlos Lamelas and family

In 2009, the Ketchum Global Research Network asked 1,000 U.S. adults (ages 25–54) what they think about the most while they shower. Here were the top four responses: 1. To-do lists 2. Problems, worries 3. Daydreams 4. Work

He was burdened to rebuild the Temple. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. Great achievements begin with great burdens. What burdened Nehemiah? (Nehemiah 1:1-4) He was burdened to rebuild the Temple.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 2a. What spiritual burden has God laid on your heart? b. What do you need to change to focus more on God’s call?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 3a. Great achievements require great vision. What vision has God given you? b. How are you pursuing His vision?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. Great achievements rely on great trust. How did Nehemiah pray for God’s favor? a. (Nehemiah 2:4) He prayed for God’s answer so he could respond to the king b. (4:4-5) He prayed for God to not forgive the poor builders c. (5:19) He prayed for God to remember the good he did

DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. Great achievements rely on great trust. How did Nehemiah pray for God’s favor? d. (6:9) He prayed for God to strengthen him e. (13:14) He prayed for God to remember his loyalty

5. Write a prayer for God to grant His favor to undertake His service. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. Write a prayer for God to grant His favor to undertake His service.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. Great achievements overcome great obstacles. What obstacles did Nehemiah overcome? a. (2:17-18) He rallied the people to rebuild b. (4:10-14) He followed God’s call and rallied the people to confront the enemy

DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. Great achievements overcome great obstacles. What obstacles did Nehemiah overcome? c. (6:14) He endured Tobiah, Sanballat and Noadiah who tried to frighten him d. (13:23-25) He contended with the people for marrying outsiders

7. What oppositions are you facing? DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. What oppositions are you facing?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 8a. Great achievements demand great sacrifices. Nehemiah sacrificed comfort, effort, his life and money in God’s service. What have you ever sacrificed for God’s service? b. What can you sacrifice for God?

9. What took place when Mordecai encountered Haman? (3:1-6) DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. What took place when Mordecai encountered Haman? (3:1-6)

FULFILLING GOD’S VISION IN YOUR LIFE 1. IDENTIFY YOUR BURDEN 2. DIE TO SELF 3. TAKE RISKS 4. SPEND TIME IN PRAYER 5. ACCUMULATE ALL POSSIBLE RESOURCES 6. ANTICIPATE OPPOSITION 7. FIND ENCOURAGEMENT IN GOD’S WORD 8. COMPLETELY SURRENDER TO GOD’S WILL