Nehemiah
Date Written: Around 430 B.C.
Key Verses: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 8:10
Book Summary
Nehemiah describes the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership, the re-establishment of the Jewish community, and the religious reforms to restore the people's commitment to the covenant.
Historical Context
The book is set in the post-exilic period during the Persian rule, highlighting the efforts to restore and secure the Jewish community in Jerusalem amidst external threats and internal reforms.
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from Nehemiah's leadership qualities and his response to opposition?
2. How does the reading of the Law and the people's response in Nehemiah 8 highlight the importance of Scripture in communal life?
3. What role does prayer play in Nehemiah's mission and in our own lives?
Nehemiah
Book Highlight: Details Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and reform the community in accordance with God’s Law.