Sermon Study/Discussion Guide: October 24, 2021 
 
It Starts With Jesus
​Nehemiah 3
Key Points:   
  • The Sheep Gate was a very important gate – Jesus claimed to be the sheep gate.
  • The gate was the place of surrender that led to sacrifice at the temple.
  • The word of the Lord starts with consecration and surrender.
  • We need to spend some time at the Sheep Gate.
 
Discussion Questions:                                
  • What did God say to you today?  What was the biggest challenge you heard or encouragement?  What will you do now?
  • How big of a deal do you think it was that the Sheep Gate was mentioned first in the work?  If you were watching this work start, would that have said anything to you?
  • Read Nehemiah 3 and take note of who is doing the work.  Who do you see listed?  Who isn’t listed?  How could this (should this) be reflected in the church today?
  • Read John 10:1-18.  What is the significance of Jesus saying He is the gate of the sheep?  What does it mean?  Why should that be the place we start?
  • Why consecrate ourselves and the work we are about to do to the Lord?​