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CHAPTER 2: Ten Kingdom Things Business Can Do

Week 2 Bible Reading

  • Nehemiah 6
  • Nehemiah 7
  • Nehemiah 8
  • Nehemiah 9
  • Nehemiah 10

Discussion Questions

  1. What unique opportunities does the marketplace offer for advancing God’s Kingdom that are often overlooked? What life skills has your work shaped in you that may also matter deeply to God?
  2. How have you witnessed leadership in the marketplace shape people’s character—for better or worse? How does this compare with leadership development in the church?
  3. Where have you seen effective or poor management impact people or outcomes? Why might the marketplace be more equipped than the church to train managers?
  4. How does discipleship look different in the marketplace than in a church setting? What creative ways could mentorship happen in your workplace?
  5. Why might evangelism in the workplace be more effective or authentic than traditional outreach? How can we honor both the gospel and workplace boundaries?
  6. Imagine your workplace as a spiritual oasis. What would it look like to meet real needs—of coworkers, clients, or the poor—through your business?
  7. How can marketplace success lead to Kingdom impact—not just for personal wealth, but for Kingdom financing? What does it mean to be a steward in this context?⠀⠀

Accountability Questions:

  • Did everyone read all five chapters?
  • What application points did you find?

Group Participation:

  • Prayer: someone takes prayer requests and guides prayer.
  • Recap: someone recaps the weekly Bible Reading
  • Reflection: someone facilitate the Bible study by inviting takeaways from Bible Reading and using the weekly discussion questions.