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A Time to Build

Explore the profound lessons from the Book of Nehemiah as we focus on rebuilding both the city and its citizens. Discover how Nehemiah led the people back to God’s Word, emphasizing the importance of spiritual revival and practical application. This study covers key events from Nehemiah 1-8, from restoring the city’s walls to nurturing a community dedicated to God. Learn how understanding, participating, and practicing God's teachings can transform lives and build a vibrant faith community.

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A Time to Build

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  1. A Time to Build Studies in the Book of Nehemiah

  2. A Time to BuildNehemiah 1 - 13 • Rebuilding the City (Neh. 1-7) • Rebuilding the Citizens (Neh. 8-13) – begins by going back to God’s book!

  3. A Time to BuildNehemiah 7-8 • Rebuilding the City (Nehemiah 7) Safeguarding the residents (vv. 1-4) Securing the records (vv. 5-73) • Rebuilding the Citizens (Nehemiah 8) Examination of the book (vv. 1-6) Explanation of the book (vv. 7-8) Application of the book (vv. 9-18)

  4. Lessons LearnedNehemiah 7 • Select leaders who are trustworthy and God-fearing (v.2; 1 Tim. 3; Tit. 1) • Follow God’s lead (v.4; 1 Cor. 15:58) • Pay attention to doctrinal detail and purity (vv.64-65; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2 Jn. 9-11) • Give willingly and freely to the Lord’s work (vv. 70-72; 2 Cor. 9:6-7)

  5. A People of the BookNehemiah 8 • United – they gathered together as one (vv.1-2) • Zealous – they wanted to hear God’s word (v.1) • Attentive – they listened carefully (v.3) • Ready – they made preparation for the service (v.4) • Reverent – they “stood up…” (vv.5-6)

  6. A People of the BookNehemiah 8 • Active – they participated in the service (v.6) • Taught – they learned and understood (vv.7-8) • Convicted – they wept then made great mirth (vv.9-12) • Obedient – they practiced what they learned (vv.13-17) • Committed – they came back for more (v.18)

  7. Lessons LearnedNehemiah 8 • Our life is incomplete without spiritual rebuilding (Mt. 16:26; Lk. 12:21; Jn. 6:63) • All great revivals and restorations begin by going back to God’s book (2 Chron. 29-30; 34-35) • God’s people must be a people of God’s book (Hos. 4:6; Acts 18:24; 2 Tim. 4:2) • True Bible study involves examination, explanation, and application

  8. Lessons LearnedNehemiah 8 • God’s word was… Requested (vv. 1-2) Read (v. 3) Respected (vv. 4-8) Result (vv. 9-12) Reread (vv. 13-18)

  9. Lessons LearnedNehemiah 8 • True revival and renewal requires the… Right time (Acts 17:11; 20:7ff) Right people (Isa. 34:16; 66:2) Right attitude (Ezra 7:10) Right source (2 Tim. 1:13; 3:16-17) Right response (Jas. 1:21-25)

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