NEHEMIAH – PART 2 YOUNG ADULT CELLS NOV 2005 WEEK 3

LET’S ARISE AND BUILD TOGETHER Leader’s Notes

Learning Outcomes:
FOCUS (10 mins) Understanding, Attitude

The day before the cell meeting, please send a sms to Objective:
remind the members to read Sis. Lula Baird story from Grace At the end of this lesson, you will
be able to:
AOG website.
• Learn 3 requirements of what
it will take for us to build our
Ask them to write down any spiritual lessons they have leant cell together.
when reading about her life. • Commit to be involved with
(eg. Hi, 4 tmr cell, pls read story of Sis. Lula Baird fm church website. one another in the cell.
Write down any spiritual lesson you hv learnt fm her life. Be ready to
share yr insights.)
Normally, I will read out the
What are some spiritual lessons from Lula Baird life:: objectives to the members at the
Some suggestions: dedication to a cause, commitment to the beginning of the lesson. This
people, trust in the Lord, faith to believe, faithfulness in her calling, helps to give them a sense of
“never say die” spirit, sacrifice, willingness to take hardship, where the lesson is going. I
faithfulness and providence of God, sensitive and obedience to God’s noticed that many of you do not
voice etc. do that. And some of you can get
lost in the details to the point
you dwell on the minor issues
Use this discussion to connect to the lesson as in the student’s
rather then the main objectives
notes. of the lesson. (Not saying you
cannot deviate but watch your
Read or get someone to read Neh 2:17-18. deviation). Reading the
objectives help to keep the
Tell the members that the people were of one heart and mind to overall focus of the lesson in
build the wall. Tell them that Amos 3:3 says that we can walk view.
together only if we agreed to do so.

We must agree to build the YA ministry and this cell together.

What do we want to build together in the YA Ministry?

1) A Community of Love
o Whereby everybody is accepted in the ministry, genuine love felt and genuine concern for each other.
Atmosphere of warmth and friendliness with people reaching out to one another.
o John 13:35 – action in love.
2) A Community of Faith
o Instill a sense of possibility in the life of the YA. The “can do” generation, a life of faith and trust in the
Lord. Not waver in the face of adversity but able to stand firm
o Matt 17:20 - faith as small as a mustard seed,….. Nothing will be impossible for you.
3) A Community of Influence
o Men and woman of influence whereby God places us. Testimony for the Lord and people of character and
integrity
o 2 Cor 3:2 that we ourselves are the living epistles,
4) A Community of Power
o All of us will not only be Spirit filled people but Spirit led people who are endued with the power from on
high. Understanding the leading of the HS in our lives and live continually Thein the sensitivity
above box is anandexcerpt
guidance
of
my sermon on what we want to
build together in the YA ministry.
What is it that we want to build in our cell? (5 mins)
You may briefly mentioned
 go through some of the goals and objectives that members have them if you want, else it is ok
talked about previously. In general, evaluate if the cell is now better to skip this box and concentrate
than before. Take the opportunity to use this discussion to re- on what you want to build
affirm some of the good things you are seeing in the cell and correct together with the members in
some of the “not so good” things. your cell.

L IMPORTANT NOTE:
There is no need to invoke
In these parts, there is no need to break up your cell into 3 groups response from everybody, else
since the questions are straight-forward, reflective or personal. you will overrun your time. Learn
to listen to their response,
summarize and then ask a
Remember to keep time. Try using open question to the group.
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closing question like: “anybody

For Part II, III and IV – get the members to read the verses. got anything to add, or any other
Use the student’s notes to explain the verses. (self-explanatory) thoughts” then move on.

PART II – Personal Involvement

Explain that Nehemiah did
What caused Nehemiah to feel so strongly about the wall? not have to get involved but
Why does he want to get involved? he chose to.
Suggested answers: He is concerned about his father’s homeland.
Teachings about the acts of God in Israel passed down to him. He Explain that for Nehemiah,
kept that personal relationship with God alive even he is in exile. Personal Involvement means
that he not only give his
Why do you think the people choose to get involved? personal attention to the
Suggested answers: Note the appeal Nehemiah give to the issue, but take personal
people. He did not appeal to the people needs for security or glory or ownership of the issue. That
sense of belonging but the name of God in disgrace. causes him to act.

Ask the member if they are really involved in each other life?
They should know some family details, hobbies, struggles their
friends faces, victories and happy moments etc. They should be
some level of “unorganized activities” like hanging out together, call
up and chat etc.

Part III – Enduring Commitment

Explain that Nehemiah and
the people have to make
Some things Nehemiah had to give up or endure:
many sacrifices to get the
1. He took leave to be governor. He laid down the possibilities of future
task done.
job expansion, his personal welfare etc
2. He went to organise the rebuilding, a thankless job, requiring great
Explain that an enduring
efforts on his part.
commitment means that you
3. He endangered his life.
will not give up on the task in
4. He put aside his own "personal agenda".
spite of difficulties. Once you
are commitment to the
Lessons from this episode of Nehemiah:
cause, you would be willing
- the importance of everyone in the task.
to pay the costs.
- the people make personal sacrifice to accomplish the task for the
common good. Some leave their family behind, others, stopped their
businesses and normal life routine. Cell Covenant:
- unity is strength. This is not compulsory. Gauge
for yourself if you want to do this
Will you commit to be involved in the cell? or not. Most people would baulk
Challenge the people to be committed to the cell. If you want, you at the idea of a contract.
can draw up a cell covenant for the people to sign. A commitment However, if you use a little
creative juice, you can make this
contract with one another. (Or their buddy if you have a buddy
into a fun activity. Eg, by
system.) phrasing the covenantal terms in
funny things to do to each other
Practical implications of this commitment: etc.
- make attendance at cell meeting a priority, call one another, pray for
one another, be accountable to one another, encourage one another
etc.

Part IV – Unfaltering Trust

Explain that Nehemiah
Qualities in Nehemiah’s life that really inspires you: showed unfaltering trust in
Man of prayer, trust in the Lord, integrity, steadfastness, faithful to the Lord in spite of
the task, good motivator of people, great leaders, led by example, difficulties.
just, able to deal with adversities of all kind, accomplish his purposes
etc. Explain that unfaltering trust
means trusting God despite
Why Nehemiah had such unfaltering trust? the circumstances no matter
He is a man of prayer. He had such intimate and vibrant relationship how bleak and totally reliant
with the Lord. He knows God well. Also, God lead him into more and on God.
more difficult situations. Each test/difficulties build on the previous
experience of the faithfulness of God.

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V. Conclusion (5 mins)
Summarize the lesson and read the conclusion with the members.
This is a time for you to challenge the members and re-emphasized
the main points. Give them a sense that God can work through them
as in Sis. Lula Baird. Ask them what kind of legacy they want to
leave behind?

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