Nehemiah records the last of Old Testament history. The book shows what God can do through a remnant of believers, who rise to God's call through His servant to restore a vital, worshipful relationship with Him.
The book is named after its' principal character. Nehemiah himself is probably the author, the book was most probably around 420 B.C.
The book seeks to show how God favored His people, so recently exiled by strengthening their roots in the homeland of Judah in the face of all kinds of opposition.
The book shows how the broken down walls of Jerusalem and the failing faith of the Jews were restored, through the competent leadership of Nehemiah and through the host of Jewish brethren who responded to the divine challenge to rise and build.
In 457 there had been a small revival under Ezra; but now it was 445 B.C. and God was looking for a man to go to the ruined city and restore safety and order. Nehemiah was that man.
OUTLINE OF THE BOOK:
I. Nehemiah prays for the work. (1)
II. Nehemiah prepares for the work. (2)
III. Nehemiah prospers in the work. (3)
IV. Facing the enemy. (4-7)
A. Ridicule
B. Force
C. Discouragement
D. Fear
E. Selfishness
F. Guile
G. Slander
H. Threats
V. Proclamation of the Word. (8-10)
VI. Dedication of the Walls. (11,12)
VII. Condemnation of the wicked. (13)
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