But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 9:26? 2. How does Nehemiah 9:26 illustrate Israel's repeated cycle of rebellion and repentance? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's disobedience in Nehemiah 9:26? 4. How does Nehemiah 9:26 connect with the warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 5. In what ways can we avoid the rebellion described in Nehemiah 9:26? 6. How can we apply Nehemiah 9:26 to strengthen our faithfulness to God? 7. Why did the Israelites repeatedly rebel against God in Nehemiah 9:26? 8. How does Nehemiah 9:26 reflect human nature's tendency to reject divine guidance? 9. What historical events are referenced in Nehemiah 9:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 9? 11. What do the seventy sevens in Daniel 9 mean? 12. Did God separate from Israel? 13. Jeremiah 24:7 - How do we reconcile God giving the exiles 'a heart to know me' with subsequent biblical texts describing their continued disobedience? 14. What are the key themes in Zechariah's prophecies? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day examples of "flinging God's law behind our backs," and how can we guard against this in our personal lives?2. How can we better recognize and respond to the "prophets" or spiritual leaders God places in our lives today? 3. In what ways can we ensure that we are not committing "blasphemies" in our daily actions and words? 4. How does understanding the historical context of Israel's rebellion help us in applying this scripture to our current spiritual journey? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's call to repentance. How did you respond, and what was the outcome? How can this experience guide your future actions?1. How does the act of national confession in Nehemiah 9 relate to personal confession in our lives today? 2. What can we learn from the Israelites' acknowledgment of their sins and those of their ancestors? 3. How does the retelling of Israel's history help you understand God's faithfulness? 4. Why do you think God continued to show mercy despite the repeated disobedience of the Israelites? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Israel's cycle of disobedience and God's mercy in our lives today? 6. How does the renewal of the covenant in Nehemiah 9 inspire you to recommit to your personal faith journey? 7. How does the response of the Israelites in times of prosperity reflect our tendencies today? 8. What does it mean to you that God is "just" as described in Nehemiah 9? 9. How does the setting (Jerusalem) influence the events in Nehemiah 9? 10. How does Nehemiah 9 inspire you to remember and retell God's work in your life? 11. In what ways can the practice of confession and repentance impact our communities today? 12. How can the reflection on God's provision in the wilderness inform your understanding of His provision in difficult times? 13. How might we create "written agreements" or tangible reminders of our commitment to God in today's world? 14. What can we learn from the Levites' leadership in this chapter? 15. How does the response of the Israelites to God's mercy inform your understanding of grace? 16. Can you identify a personal experience that parallels the cycle of disobedience and mercy seen in the Israelites? How did you respond? 17. How do you respond when you recognize you have not served God as you should, as the Israelites confessed in verse 35? 18. How can we ensure we remember God's goodness and faithfulness during times of prosperity? 19. What role does community play in repentance and commitment to God, as demonstrated in Nehemiah 9? 20. How does the story of God's unwavering faithfulness to the Israelites inspire you in your current circumstances? Links Nehemiah 9:26 NIVNehemiah 9:26 NLT Nehemiah 9:26 ESV Nehemiah 9:26 NASB Nehemiah 9:26 KJV Nehemiah 9:26 Commentaries Bible Hub |



