Scripture reading: Nehemiah 5
Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church (CERC) of Singapore, 2023 Church Camp in Pulai Springs, Johor, Malaysia (Wednesday morning, 21 June, 2023)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS after Speech 4: Opposition From Within
1. Which is worse, opposition from without or opposition from within? Why? Discuss.
2. Why was Nehemiah especially targeted by the ungodly in Judah?
3. People in which Old Testament church office opposed the governor of Judah and his completion of the wall in Nehemiah 6:10-14?
4. Did opposition stop when the walls of Jerusalem were completed? What verses in Nehemiah 1-6 especially prove your answer?

Look up Nehemiah 13 in your Bibles.
5. In this chapter, which sections or verses deal with the sins of
a. false ecumenism or syncretism?
b. Sabbath breaking?
c. marrying unbelievers?
6. Against which of these sins did Nehemiah use the walls of Jerusalem in chapter 13?

7. Read the “Form for Public Confession of Faith” (www.cprc.co.uk/articles/confessionoffaithform). How does this minor confession expose opposition from within a Reformed church?
8. Which of our forms or minor confessions is eventually used regarding those who are guilty of opposition from within and who do not repent, even after frequent brotherly admonition?
9. What are some of the forms of opposition from within that have been faced in your church?
10. How has this camp, which has dealt with building the church’s walls, helped you resolve to play your part in making your church united, cohesive and strong?
11. How has this camp given you a better understanding of Nehemiah 1-6 and its relevance for the 21st century church?