Nehemiah - Chapter-10

Chapter Summary

The covenant and the signers.

How does the list of names in this chapter help us understand better the covenant of Nehemiah 9:38? What is the lesson for us?
How are witnesses to contracts used today? What do you think is the purpose of witnesses to the covenant in Nehemiah?
Why might Nehemiah have wanted future generations to remember who signed the treaty? What would be the lessons for later generations and what can we learn today?
In verse 28, why does a priest need to separate from the people of the land? What is the lesson for all believers today?
Verse 31 stresses the need to not follow the sins of the culture. What would be the sins of the culture we find ourselves in and how can we protect ourselves from them?
How would you relate this chapter to our practice of tithing today? List both similarities and differences.
Does your church have a church covenant? What does it consist of? What are the advantages and disadvantages to having a church covenant?
What is the importance of knowledge and understanding in verse 28? How does this relate to what happens in Nehemiah 8?
How does verse 31 show us the cost and sacrifice of obedience to God? What are some ways obedience is difficult today? What sacrifices have you made in your own life to be obedient?
Looking at the rest of Nehemiah, do the people keep their promise? What does this teach us about the weakness of human promises to obey? How is this a lesson for us today?