The book of nehemia Backround Main Character is Nehemiah the Cupbearer of King Artaxerxes. Book covers 13 years, 444-432 B.C. Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem 92 years after Zerubbabel’s return and 14 years after Ezra’s return. Reforms: Zerubbabel (Religious); Ezra (Moral/Ethical); Nehemiah (Civil) Nehemiah’s purpose is seen in fortifying Jerusalem in order to protect the faithful remnant inside and keep the heathen outside; also preserving a faithful people through whom the Redeemer would come (Gal. 3:16).
The book of nehemia Survey Construction of the Wall (ch. 1-7) Release, Requisition, Rebuilding, Resistance Consecration of the People (ch. 8-10) Reading, Revival, Redress, Restoration Consolidation of the Work (11-13) Remain, Recognize, Responsibility, Remember
The book of nehemia Keys Key Word: Rebuild Key Verse: 4:9 “Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night” Key Phrase: “for the people had a mind to work” (4:6) Key Chapter: 9
The book of nehemia Lessons Learned Concern for God’s cause and others (1:4-11; 2:2) Confidence in God and His Word (2:8,18,20; 8; 9:3) Cooperation to work together (2:16; 5) Cautious in approaching matters (2:1-5; 4:9) Courageous in carrying out and completing God’s will (2:14; 13:1-3, 8, 16-17)