2. The book of nehemia Backround
Main Character is Nehemiah the Cupbearer of King Artaxerxes.
Book covers 13 years, 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).

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)