Nehemiah 5
OPPRESSION FROM INSIDERS
GREED & SELFISHNESS OF THE RICH(1-5): Why was there an outcry against the rich? In what ways were the rich oppressing and exploiting the poor? Were the rich helping the poor by lending? What Jewish laws were being broken by the rich?
NEHEMIAH’s RIGHTEOUS ANGER (6-13): How did Nehemiah confront and challenge the rich? What example did he give them? What corrective solution did he offer the rich, and how did they respond?
NEHEMIAH’s SELFLESS EXAMPLE (14-19): How does Nehemiah exemplify godly, selfless, and servant leadership? What motivated him to be different from other leaders? What was his prayer?
