1. How does Nehemiah 6 teach us about the importance of discernment in leadership?

2. In what ways did Nehemiah display courage in the face of opposition?

3. How does Nehemiah’s response to Sanballat’s letter in verses 5-9 reflect his trust in God?

4. How would you react to false accusations like the ones Nehemiah faced?

5. What does Nehemiah's refusal to enter the temple signify about his understanding of God's law?

6. In what ways can you apply Nehemiah's persistence and faith in your life when facing challenges?

7. What does the quick completion of the wall teach us about the outcomes when God’s work is undertaken faithfully?

8. How can the relationship between Tobiah and some in Jerusalem inform us about conflicts of interest within the church community?

9. How can you maintain your integrity when facing external and internal pressures like Nehemiah did?

10. What strategies did Nehemiah's enemies use to try to stop his work, and how did he counteract them?

11. What can we learn from Nehemiah about prayer in difficult times?

12. Why do you think Nehemiah's enemies were disheartened when the wall was completed?

13. How can Nehemiah's experiences help believers today handle intimidation and coercion?

14. What does Nehemiah's commitment to God's work despite distractions teach about dedication to divine calling?

15. How does Nehemiah's behavior contrast with the behavior of his adversaries?

16. How can this chapter inform us about handling gossip or slander in our lives?

17. In what ways can we discern when advice given to us, as Nehemiah did with Shemaiah, is not from God?

18. How do Nehemiah's actions in this chapter reflect his faith in God's sovereignty and protection?

19. Why was the completion of the Jerusalem wall significant in the context of Nehemiah's story and for the Israelites?

20. How can you identify when someone or something is a distraction from your purpose or calling, as Nehemiah did with Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem?