Solve

Many people are good at pointing out problems. What if God’s people wereamong the few who are good at finding solutions? How would our worldand our lives be different? This five-week study focuses on the personof Nehemiah in the Bible, who faced the difficult work of rebuilding thewall of Jerusalem after his people returned from exile. Confronted withthis complicated task and the many dilemmas that came with it, Nehemiahchose not to dwell on his problems or to pursue his own answers.Instead, he sought God’s solutions, following God’s lead and trustingGod’s purposes. God’s people today are called to do the same. In eachchapter, Talbot Davis shows how Nehemiah’s experiences mirror theproblems we face, as individuals and as a society. As you read thisbook, you will hear God’s call to be someone who finds solutions. Youwill see how you can follow in Nehemiah’s footsteps, building up yourlife and the world around you. You will be challenged not to focus onproblems, but to seek God’s solutions and how you can help bring themabout.

This book is based on a sermon series Talbot Davisdelivered at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Each chapterincludes questions for reflection and discussion, a practical focus forthe week, a closing prayer, and daily scripture passages to guidepersonal reading throughout the week.