LESSON 9 a

Nehemiah chapter 10
1.

The chapter opens with another listing of people. What is the purpose of this listing?
You will find helpful information at the end of Chapter 9.

2.

Who is included in the commitment that unfolds in this chapter according to the summary
in verse 28?

3.

Identify the first level of commitments made in verse 29.

What are the two dimensions of the response to Gods law?

4.

What area of obligation is given in verse 30? Why is this stipulation presented?

5.

How do economics and work / rest relationships factor into their future? v. 31

6.

What was the agreed taxation to be designated for? v. 32-33 Does this provide any
instruction for such provision today? How/how not?

7.

How was Nehemiahs commitment to a division of labor demonstrated in verse 34? Why
was/this a priority? What is our human tendency without such a structure? What was
their method of selection? Is that a valid method today? Why/why not?

8.

In verses 35-37 what first things were pledged and why were they important for the reestablished nation? Why does the Bible place such an emphasis on giving first things?

9.

Management! Administration! These are not bad words! They reflect a necessary aspect
for the effective function of any family, ministry, government, or organization. How was
it shaped in verse 38? (cf. Deut. 12:6, 11)

10.

How would the level of commitment on the part of the people have a direct bearing on
the lives of others and an indirect impact on the whole ministry of worship of the people
of God? (v. 39)