REVITALIZATION AGAINST ALL ODDS

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH

Historical Background

Author

Structure

Themes

THE CURRENT REALITY

Nehemiah 1:1-3

The person God prepares: 1a

1. God prepares a man through his identity
2. God prepares a man through his influence
3. God prepares a man through his character

The question God provokes: 1b–2

1. The question came in God’s season
2. The question came from a strategic site
3. The question came from a burdened spirit

The condition God reveals: 3

1. God reveals the pain of the remnant
2. God reveals the shame of reproach
3. God reveals the danger of brokenness