2. Name Name – Nehemiah, the central figure Author & Date Author & Date – Author unknown, but some Nehemiah – Probably late 5 th century B.C.

3. Structure Structure – Chapters 1-2: Nehemiah to Jerusalem – Chapters 3-7: Rebuilding the wall – Chapters 8-10: Covenant renewal – Chapters 11-12: People & leaders – Chapter 13: Problems

4. Significant themes & theology Significant themes & theology – Prayer – Faith – Sovereignty

5. Nehemiah 3-4 Nehemiah 3-4 – Everyone must be involved – Opposition will come – We need to stay battle-ready – We work until the job is finished