Rebuilding the wall: Nehemiah
Nehemiah 6:15-16Fifty-two days
Nehemiah 1:1-2:10The condition of the people of JerusalemIn great distress and reproach (Nehemiah 1:3)The condition of the walls of JerusalemBroken 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, 7-8The 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 4:6The people joined together in a united effort.Nehemiah 3Continued to work and were prepared to fight.Nehemiah 4:9-23 – They refused to quit working! This was the work of the Lord.Nehemiah 6:15-16Conclusion
What could you do in 52 days?