Nehemiah 1 He was a man who prayed. He confessed his sins and those of the people.

1:9 He reminded God what He had said He would do.

1:11 He asked for Yahweh to hear him.

Nehemiah 2:4 He prayed before he answered the king.

2:8 He gave credit to God for the good things that happened in his life.

2:17 and 18 They determined to rebuild the wall.

2:19 Their enemies gave them ridicule and resistance. 1 Peter 5:7 and 8

2:20 They said God would help them succeed.

4:1-3 They received more mocking by their enemies.

4:4 Nehemiah asked God to take care of the mockers.

4:6 They had a mind to work.

4:9-23 They were wise to be watchful for the enemies but continued to work.

6:15 and 16 The wall was finished in 52 days. God was glorified.

8:1 – 9 The people gathered to hear the reading of the Word.

8:10 “…The joy of the LORD is your strength.”

John 16:20-22 Joy is yours, and no one can take it away.

Psalms 32-33:5 Shout for joy!

Psalm 63:1-7 Yearn for God, and sing praises to Him in joy.

Ps. 63:7 “For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.”

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