“Challenge Accepted” traces Nehemiah’s journey from hearing about Jerusalem’s broken walls to leading God’s people in rebuilding and renewal. Through his example, we learn how to face the challenges in our own lives by praying boldly, planning wisely, and persevering courageously in the strength God provides. Whether you’re rebuilding something broken or stepping into a new calling, this message invites you to see your life as part of God’s great work—and to refuse to “come down” from what He’s given you to do.

In Ezra 2, a first wave of exiles returns to Jerusalem to rebuild worship and recover identity as God’s treasured people. The chapter shows how every role matters in the worshiping life of God’s people and how devotion gives freely—before the outcomes are clear. This message calls us to answer God’s call today by anchoring our identity in Christ, expanding worship into everyday life, and expressing wholehearted obedience.