How does Nehemiah 3 show the importance of working together for God's Kingdom?

Nehemiah 3 records many individuals and families serving side by side in rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall. No one person completed the work alone—God used the unity and obedience of His people to accomplish His purposes.

What role are believers called to play in God's work?

Every Christian has gifts, responsibilities, and opportunities given by God. Believers are called to serve faithfully where God has placed them, remembering that even seemingly small roles matter in His Kingdom.

What can we learn from those who were unwilling to help?

The nobles of Tekoa refused to assist in the work. Their example reminds believers that unwillingness to serve is a serious spiritual issue and stands in contrast to obedience and humility before the Lord.

How can the church grow in unity and effectiveness like those in Nehemiah 3?

By serving with humility, working together, valuing each member’s contribution, and keeping Christ as the focus. Unity in mission strengthens the church and reflects the gospel to the world.

Many Hands, One Work, A Christ-Centered Look at Nehemiah 3

Name: Many Hands, One Work | Nehemiah 3
Uploaded: 2025-12-09
Channel: Dave Jenkins
Description: A teaching video where Dave Jenkins explains Nehemiah 3 and how God uses His people in unity to accomplish His purposes.

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Many Hands, One Work (Nehemiah 3)

Show: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave

Host: Dave Jenkins

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 3:1–32

Theme: Many Hands, One Work

Episode Summary

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we walk through Nehemiah 3 and see how God uses many hands to accomplish one great work. Priests, rulers, craftsmen, families, and ordinary people all take their place along the wall of Jerusalem. Every section matters, every gate matters, and every name matters.

Nehemiah 3 reminds us that God’s work is often carried out through the ordinary, faithful obedience of His people serving together in unity, each according to the role He has given.

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Conclusion

Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. Nehemiah 3 reminds us that God’s work is accomplished when His people come together, united in purpose. As we continue our journey through Nehemiah, remember that every contribution to God’s Kingdom matters.

Tomorrow, we’ll explore Nehemiah 4 and the opposition that arises as the work progresses.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.