Let Us Arise and Build Studies from the Book of Nehemiah Lesson 12: Dedication Teacher: Marc Presnell

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Chapter 11-12

Resettling Jerusalem

• Why was it necessary to settle Jerusalem?
• How were people gathered to populate Jerusalem?
• What is the explanation of the casting of lots (11:1) and the volunteers (11:2)?
• How do I feel about relocating for the advancement of the kingdom?

Dedication of the Walls

• Celebration
  • Recognition of all God had done in:
    • Construction
    • Overcoming enemies
    • Settling city
    • Returning the remnant
    • Restoring the temple
    • Reviving the people
    • Renewing the vision

Nehemiah's never-ending zeal

• The interlude
  • The loss of leadership
    • Nehemiah
    • Ezra
    • Eliashib
  • The prophet Malachi
    • False worship (1:6-14)
    • Corrupt priesthood (2:1-9)
    • Corrupt marriage (2:10-16)
    • Robbing God (3:6-12)
• The conclusion
  • Restoration of the temple
  • Restoration of the Levites
  • Restoration of the Sabbath
  • Restoration of marriage