Rebuilding the wall: Nehemiah

  • Nehemiah 6:15-16

Fifty-two days

  • Nehemiah 1:1-2:10
  • The condition of the people of Jerusalem
    • In great distress and reproach (Nehemiah 1:3)
  • The condition of the walls of Jerusalem
    • Broken down and gates burned with fire (Nehemiah 1:3; 2:13)
  • Their enemies mocked and plotted against them.
    • Nehemiah 2:10, 19; 4:1-3, 7-8
  • The remnant held strong, godly leadership.
    • Ezra (Ezra 7:10; Nehemiah 8:1-8); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:11-20)
  • The people had a mind to work.
    • Nehemiah 4:6
  • The people joined together in a united effort.
    • Nehemiah 3
  • Continued to work and were prepared to fight.
    • Nehemiah 4:9-23 – They refused to quit working! This was the work of the Lord.
    • Nehemiah 6:15-16

Conclusion

  • What could you do in 52 days?