The Word is read, the people weepNehemiah 8:1-18Length: Long

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this passage show me about God?

   • How do the people respond as the Book of the Law is read and explained, and what do the leaders tell them to do instead of mourning?

2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

   • When did God's Word last move you deeply — to tears or to joy?

3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

   • The people obeyed what they heard that very week. What from God's Word will you put into practice as soon as you understand it?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Like those who sent portions to people who had nothing prepared, with whom will you share what God has given you?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).