INTRODUCTION:
The remnant of Judah were in great need and in much reproach. The wall of Jerusalem was broken down and the gates were burned with fire. Even after the temple was finished, the walls were being built gradually and was long neglected until Nehemiah arrived at the scene to complete it. May the Lord Himself enrich us as we study this wonderful book in Jesus Name.
1. THE MAN: NEHEMIAH
Nehemiah was the cup-bearer of King Artaxertex and governor of Jerusalem after Zerubabel. The root meaning of his name is "Jehovah has consoled" He helped to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Neh 1:1-3, Ez. 2:1-2; I King 10:5, Neh. 2:1-9, Ez. 4:9-23, Esth. 1: 1, Ps. 8: 1, Gen. 32:29, Gen. 12:2
2. HIS CONCERN FOR HIS PEOPLE
When Nehemiah heard about the sad situation in Jerusalem he became very sad and uncomfortable. The remnants in Jerusalem were in great affliction and reproach, the wall was broken down and the gates were burned with fire. Nehemiah wept, fasted and prayed for the deliverance of his fatherland. Neh. 1:2-4, 5-7, Deut. 6:1-9, Neh. 5:14-18, Deut. 30:1-5, Ez. 4:7-23, Isa. 63:16, Ps. 66:18-19, Est. 4:16, Zachr. 7:14, Ps. 8:3, Ps.122:6-9, Mk. 9:29.
