Summary: After the wall is built, Nehemiah shifts his focus from construction to heart transformation. True success, we learn, isn’t crossing a finish line but cultivating worship, godly leadership, and spiritual vigilance long after the work is done. This message calls us to reject stage-building for our own glory and instead build lives that spotlight God’s greatness in everyday faithfulness. 5 Conversation Starters: 1. What do you think it means to build a stage for God’s glory instead of our own? Follow-up: Can you think of a moment this past week when your actions were more about spotlighting yourself, or spotlighting Jesus? 2. Why do you think Nehemiah prioritized worship before the city was fully secure? Follow-up: What would it look like for our family to prioritize worship, even when life feels uncertain or questions are left unanswered? 3. What’s the difference between success in God’s eyes and success in the world’s eyes? Follow-up: How might that change the goals we set for ourselves, or what we celebrate as a family? 4. Do you have someone in your life who helps “watch over your soul," like Nehemiah appointed watchmen (7:3)? Follow-up: How can we do a better job helping each other stay spiritually alert in our home? 5. Why do you think God delights in using “ordinary” people and actions to show His glory? Follow-up: What are some “ordinary” things you've seen in others this week that have pointed you to Jesus?