Nehemiah: Rise & Build 7 - Countering Conformity

Evergreen Christian Community

Nehemiah 12:27-30

Big Idea: We find freedom from conformity through our surrender to transformation.

1. The Humility To Remember Where We Come From

2 Chronicles 36:15-19

Nehemiah 13:17-18

2. The Humility To Be Honest With Where We Are Currently At

3. The Humility To Accept What We Are Called To

1 John 2: 6

Philippians 2:5-8

Response:

• Remember where you come from

• Acknowledge where you’re at

• Empty yourself

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's passages: 1 John 2:15-17

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)