Nehemiah Commentaries 1

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CHRONOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIP OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH-ESTHER
538-515BC	483-473BC	457BC	13 Year Gap	444-425BC
Ezra 1-6	Book of Esther	Ezra 7-10		Book of Nehemiah
First Return of Jews from Babylonian Exile	58 Year Gap	Second Return of Jews from Babylonian Exile		Third Return of Jews from Babylonian Exile

NEHEMIAH:
BUILDING FOR SECURITY

Reconstruction of
The Wall

Restoration of
The People

Revealed
Plans

Re-
Construction

Re-
Settle

Re-
Vival

Re-
Distribute

Re-
Dedicate

Re-
Form

Vision
for
Work

Plan
for
Work

Begin
the
Work

Work Threatened
from
Without-Within-Without

Finish
the
Work

Consecration
Renewal of the Covenant

Consolidation
Obedience to the Covenant

Key:
Wall

Key:
Law

Political

Spiritual

Construction

Instruction

Building for
Physical Security

Building for
Spiritual Security

Work
(Builders)

Worship
(Dwellers)

Leadership by
A Man

Revival of
A Nation

Place: Jerusalem
Time: 19 years
(444-425 BC)
Timeline of Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther-See page 28- excellent!
Timeline of Esther related to Ezra & Nehemiah - Parallel lines for Medo-Persian Kings & Daniel, Zechariah, Haggai and Malachi - see page 15

Adapted from Wilkinson's Talk Thru the Bible and Jensen's Survey of the OT

Key Passages: Neh 2:17, Neh 6:3, 15, 16, Neh 8:8, Neh 8:10
Key Words: Build/built (Neh 2:18, 20, 3:1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 4:3, 5, 6, 18, 7:4, 12:29), Remember (Neh 1:8, 4:14, 6:19, 6:14, 9:17, 13:14, 22, 29, 31), Read the Book (Neh 8:3, 8, 18, 9:3, 13:1) Pray (Neh 1:4, 6, 11, 2:4, 4:9, 11:17), Wall (33x), Work (22x), Mercy (Lovingkindness) (Neh 1:5, 9:17, 32, 13:22), Disobedient (Neh 9:26)

Joseph Parker People's Bible Nehemiah
Nehemiah 1 The Message to Nehemiah Nehemiah 2 The Result of Hanani's Message Nehemiah 4 How Nehemiah Built the Wall Nehemiah 5 Nehemiah's Hindrances Nehemiah 5 The Work Finished Nehemiah 7 Nehemiah 8 Preaching and Hearing Nehemiah 9 Revealed in Song Nehemiah 10 Nehemiah 12 Nehemiah 13 Curses and Blessings
Precept Ministries Inductive Bible Study Nehemiah Rebuilding, Revival and Restoration of the People of God Download Lesson 1/5 Free
Nehemiah 1-2 (See also Cross References) Nehemiah 3-5 (See also Cross References) Nehemiah 6-7 (See also Cross References) Nehemiah 8-10 (See also Cross References) Nehemiah 11-13 (See also Cross References)
Preacher's Homiletical Commentary Nehemiah An Excellent Resource Various Authors 1880 Index Nehemiah 7-13 By Subject
Nehemiah - Introduction Nehemiah 1 Exposition Nehemiah 1:1-11 Characteristics of a True Believer Nehemiah 1:1 Goodness Superior to Circumstances Nehemiah 1:2 Aggressive Benevolence Nehemiah 1:3 The Baneful Consequences of Sin Nehemiah 1:3 Sin Ruins a Kingdom Nehemiah 1:4 Unselfish Sorrow Nehemiah 1:4 Fasting Nehemiah 1:5-11 Intercessory Prayer Nehemiah 1:5-11 Prayer for Church Revival Nehemiah 1:5 The Majesty and Mercy of God Nehemiah 1:6 Importunity in Prayer Nehemiah 1:6 Forgotten Sins Remembered Nehemiah 1:7 Forgotten Sins Remembered Nehemiah 1:8 God's Memory Nehemiah 1:8, 9 Punishment and Penitence Nehemiah 1:9-10 Ejecting Grace Nehemiah 1:10 And Elect People Nehemiah 1:11 Modest Goodness Nehemiah 1:11 Unanswered Prayers Nehemiah 1:11 Man's Equality Before God Nehemiah 1 Illustrations Nehemiah 2 Exposition Nehemiah 2:1-8 Divine Interposition Nehemiah 2:1-8 Disinterested Love for a Suffering Church Nehemiah 2:1-2 Subject and Sovereign Nehemiah 2:4 Spiritual Recollectedness Nehemiah 2:4 Ejaculatory Prayer Nehemiah 2:7 Religious Prudence Nehemiah 2:8 The Hand of God Nehemiah 2:8 The Hand of God - Thankfulness Nehemiah 2:9-20 The Initial Stages of a Great Reformation Nehemiah 2:9 Secular Aid for Spiritual Work Nehemiah 2:10 First Hindrance - Secret Jealousy Nehemiah 2:11 Preparatory Retirement Nehemiah 2:11 Preparatory Retirement - addendum Nehemiah 2:12 The Walls Inspected Nehemiah 2:12 A Time for Silence Nehemiah 2:17 An Appeal for Help Nehemiah 2:18 The Strength of Unity Nehemiah 2:19 Second Hindrance - Open Derision Nehemiah 2:19 Open Derision Nehemiah 2:20 Confidence in God an Incentive to Work Nehemiah 2:20 The Miserable Condition of the Church's Enemies Nehemiah 2 Illustrations Nehemiah 3 Exposition Nehemiah 3:1-32 The Moral Significance of Names Nehemiah 3 Illustrations - Hebrew names Nehemiah 3:1-32 Life's Masonry Nehemiah 3 Illustrations - Sacredness of Labor Nehemiah 3:1-32 A Suggestive Church Record Nehemiah 3:1 Priesthood (and illustrations) Nehemiah 3:1 Ministerial Adaptability Nehemiah 3:2-3 System and Detail in Work Nehemiah 3:5 Rival Classes (and illustrations) Nehemiah 3:6 The Old Gate Nehemiah 3:8 The Broad Wall Nehemiah 3:12 Family Zeal Nehemiah 3:13-19 High Men at Lowly Tasks Nehemiah 3:15,16 David, the National Hero Nehemiah 3 A True Man (Illustrations) Nehemiah 3:20-32 The Workmen's Day-Book Nehemiah 3 Topography of the Book of Nehemiah (diagram of the gates) Nehemiah 4 Exposition Nehemiah 4:1-23 An Undaunted Heart Nehemiah 4:1-23 Active Hostility Frustrated Nehemiah 4:1-23 The Soldier Builders Nehemiah 4:1-3 The Laws of Opposition Nehemiah 4:1 Anger Nehemiah 4:2 The Day of Small Things Nehemiah 4:4-9 Praying and Working Nehemiah 4:4-5 Imprecations Nehemiah 4:11 The Craft and Cruelty of the Church's Adversaries Nehemiah 4:11 Satanic Subtlety Nehemiah 4:15 A Pause in the Work Nehemiah 4 Addenda to Chapter 4 Nehemiah 5 Exposition Nehemiah 5:1-19 Greed Corrected Nehemiah 5:1-19 Godless Rich Men Nehemiah 5:1-13 A Great Schism Averted Nehemiah 5:1 The Accusing Cry of Humanity Nehemiah 5:3-5 The Miseries of Debt Nehemiah 5:6 Righteous Anger Nehemiah 5:7 Introspection Nehemiah 5:7 An Assembly Convoked Against Sinners Nehemiah 5:8 Inconsistency Without Excuse Nehemiah 5:9 God's People Under the Eye of a Critical World Nehemiah 5:10 What Others Do No Excuse for My Doing Nehemiah 5:12 Clenching a Good Resolution Nehemiah 5:13 The Terrors of the Lord Persuading Men Nehemiah 5:14 A Man Foregoing His Rights for the Sake of His Duties Nehemiah 5:15 A Motto for a Manly Life Nehemiah 5:19 Conscious Integrity Nehemiah 5:19 The Saint's Support Nehemiah 5:19 The Remembrance of Good Deeds a Pillow of Rest for a Good Man Nehemiah 6 Exposition Nehemiah 6:1-19 The Perils of Greatness Nehemiah 6:1-4 Persistency Nehemiah 6:1-2 Old Foes With New Faces Nehemiah 6:3 The Great Work Nehemiah 6:3 Hindrances of Revivals Nehemiah 6:5-8 Slander Nehemiah 6:6 Rumor Nehemiah 6:8 Boldness Nehemiah 6:9 Fear and Faith Nehemiah 6:9 Felt Weakness Nehemiah 6:10-13 Panic Nehemiah 6:10 Lying Prophets Nehemiah 6:11 Personal Responsibility Nehemiah 6:11 Self Respect Nehemiah 6:11 Christian Firmness Nehemiah 6:12 Human Prescience Nehemiah 6:13 Bribery Nehemiah 6:15 Fifty-two Days Work Nehemiah 6:16 The Godward Side of Things Nehemiah 6:16 The Overruling God Nehemiah 6:16 The World's Acknowledgment of God Nehemiah 6:17-19 Oppositions of Influence Nehemiah 6:17-18 Deserters Nehemiah 6:19 The Bad Man Praised Nehemiah 6 Addendum to Chapter 6 Nehemiah 7 Exposition Nehemiah 7:1-3 Finished Work Nehemiah 7:2 The Best Testimonial Nehemiah 7:4 The Spaciousness and Emptiness of the City of God Nehemiah 7:5 Family Traditions Nehemiah 7:70-72 The Enthusiasm of Generosity Nehemiah 7:73 Toilers Resting Nehemiah 7 Addendum to Chapter Seven - Cities Nehemiah 7 Addendum to Chapter Seven - Genealogies Nehemiah 7 Addendum to Chapter Seven - Old Writers Nehemiah 8 Exposition Nehemiah 8:4-8 The Church's Common Service Nehemiah 8:5-6 The Effect of Ezra's Preaching Nehemiah 8:9 Ezra Reading the Law Nehemiah 8:10 The Christian in His Spiritual Joys Nehemiah 8:10 The Joy of the Lord Nehemiah 8:10 The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength Nehemiah 8:10 On Religious Joy As Giving Strength Nehemiah 8:18 Daily Bible Reading Nehemiah 8 Addendum to Chapter 8 - Festivals Nehemiah 8 Addendum to Chapter 8 - Old Writers Nehemiah 9 Exposition Nehemiah 9:1-38 Hebraic Conceptions of God Nehemiah 9:1-38 The Story of God's Providence Retold Nehemiah 9:1-38 A Nation's Prayer Nehemiah 9:6 The World Preserved by Divine Providence Nehemiah 9:17 The Mercy of God Nehemiah 9:18-21 Promises Kept Nehemiah 9:21 The History of a Generation Nehemiah 9:25-26 Secular Prosperity Inimical to Spiritual Life Nehemiah 9:38 Responsibility of Honor Nehemiah 9 Addendum to Chapter Nine - Old Writers Nehemiah 10 Exposition Nehemiah 10:28-31 Unworldliness Nehemiah 10:29 Moses Nehemiah 10:32-39 Voluntary Taxation Nehemiah 10:39 Zeal for the Sanctuary Nehemiah 10:39 Zeal for God's House Expressed in a Holy Resolution not to Forsake It Nehemiah 10 Addendum to Chapter Ten - Tithes Nehemiah 10 Addendum to Chapter Ten - Old Writers Nehemiah 11 Exposition Nehemiah 11:1-19 The Holy City Replenished Nehemiah 11:1 The Holy City Nehemiah 11:16 The Secular in Sacred Services Nehemiah 11:22-23 The Service of Song in the House of the Lord Nehemiah 11 Addendum to Chapter Eleven - Priests and the Congregation Nehemiah 11 Addendum to Chapter Eleven - Holy People on Sacred Soil Nehemiah 12 Exposition Nehemiah 12:27-43 The Dedication of the Wall Nehemiah 12:23 A Book Nehemiah 12:24 Posthumous Influence Nehemiah 12:30 Beginning at the Right Place Nehemiah 12:43 A Great Rejoicing Nehemiah 12:43 True Joy Nehemiah 12:44-47 Thanksgiving and Thanks-living Nehemiah 12:46 The Good Old Times Nehemiah 13 Exposition Nehemiah 13:1-3 Renewed Purification Nehemiah 13:1-2 The Irrevocableness of Wrongdoing Nehemiah 13:2 Good Out of Evil Nehemiah 13:4-8 Reformation a Slow Work Nehemiah 13:17-18 Profanation of the Sabbath Nehemiah 13:22 Nehemiah Nehemiah 13:26 Solomon Nehemiah 13:31 Divine Remembrance Nehemiah 13:31 A Life's Work Reviewed
Pulpit Commentary Nehemiah George Rawlinson - Exposition G. Wood - Homiletics Nehemiah Homiletical Index 1881
Nehemiah - Introduction Nehemiah 1 Exposition Nehemiah 1 Homiletics Nehemiah 1 Homilies Nehemiah 2:1-8 Exposition Nehemiah 2:1-8 Homiletics Nehemiah 2:1-8 Homilies Nehemiah 2:9-20 Exposition Nehemiah 2:9-20 Homiletics Nehemiah 2:9-20 Homilies Nehemiah 3 Exposition Nehemiah 3 Homiletics Nehemiah 3 Homilies Nehemiah 4:1-6 Exposition Nehemiah 4:1-6 Homiletics Nehemiah 4:1-6 Homilies Nehemiah 4:7-23 Exposition Nehemiah 4:7-23 Homiletics Nehemiah 4:7-23 Homilies Nehemiah 5:1-13 Exposition Nehemiah 5:1-13 Homiletics Nehemiah 5:1-13 Homilies Nehemiah 5:14-19 Exposition Nehemiah 5:14-19 Homiletics Nehemiah 5:14-19 Homilies Nehemiah 6 Exposition Nehemiah 6 Homiletics Nehemiah 6 Homilies Nehemiah 7:1-5 Exposition Nehemiah 7:1-5 Homiletics Nehemiah 7:1-5 Homilies	Nehemiah 7:6-73 Exposition Nehemiah 7:6-73 Homiletics Nehemiah 7:6-73 Homilies Nehemiah 8:1-12 Exposition Nehemiah 8:1-12 Homiletics Nehemiah 8:1-12 Homilies Nehemiah 8:13-18 Exposition Nehemiah 8:13-18 Homiletics Nehemiah 8:13-18 Homilies Nehemiah 9 Exposition Nehemiah 9 Homiletics Nehemiah 9 Homilies Nehemiah 10 Exposition Nehemiah 10 Homiletics Nehemiah 10 Homilies Nehemiah 11 Exposition Nehemiah 11 Homiletics Nehemiah 11 Homilies Nehemiah 12:1-26 Exposition Nehemiah 12:1-26 Homiletics Nehemiah 12:1-26 Homilies Nehemiah 12:27-47 Exposition Nehemiah 12:27-47 Homiletics Nehemiah 12:27-47 Homilies Nehemiah 13 Exposition Nehemiah 13 Homiletics Nehemiah 13 Homilies
Rob Salvato Sermon Notes Nehemiah Calvary Chapel, Vista, California
Nehemiah 1 The King's Cupbearer Nehemiah 2:1-10 Why God Has Us Wait Nehemiah 2:10-20 Planning To Build Nehemiah 3:1-13 The Pilgrim's Progress Nehemiah 3:14-32 The Message of the Gates - Pt 2 Nehemiah 4:1-23 Building and Battling Nehemiah 5:1-19 Dealing With Strife And Division Nehemiah 6:1-19 Doing A Great Work Nehemiah 7:1-73 Keys To Getting Started Nehemiah 8 The Priority Of The Word Nehemiah 9 Look Up, Look Back, Look Forward Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 Commitments That Last Nehemiah 11 & 12 the Dedication Of The Wall Nehemiah 13 Reformation Nehemiah 1-2 (Nehemiah Survey) Nehemiah 3 (Working Together) Nehemiah 4-6 (The Many Forms of Opposition) Nehemiah 7-8 (Building a Culture Within a Culture) Nehemiah 9 (Nehemiah Survey) Nehemiah 10-12 (Nehemiah Survey) Nehemiah 13 (Right Anger!)
Charles Simeon Sermons on Nehemiah
Nehemiah 4:6 The Efficacy of Zeal and Diligence Nehemiah 6:15 The Expedition With Which the Wall of Jerusalem Was Built Nehemiah 8:5,6 Effect of Ezra's Preaching
Chuck Smith Notes on Nehemiah
Through the Bible (C2000 Series) Nehemiah 1-7 Nehemiah 8-13 Audio Series Nehemiah 1-7 (1979-82 Mp3) Nehemiah 8-13 (1979-82 Mp3) Sermon Notes Nehemiah 1 The True Minister Nehemiah 2:1 God's Special Day Nehemiah 2:7-8 Introduction Nehemiah 4 Discouragement Nehemiah 4 Satan's Devices Nehemiah 4:9 Prayer Nehemiah 4:9b The Leader on Guard Nehemiah 4:14 The Cure for Fear Nehemiah 5:14 The Leader's Integrity Nehemiah 6:9 The Believer's Strength Nehemiah 8 The Leader and God's Word Nehemiah 8:6 The Source of Strength Nehemiah 8:8 Simply Teach Simply Nehemiah 8:9-10 The Joy of the Lord Nehemiah 9 What Does This Chapter Tell Us About God? Nehemiah 9:6 Driven to Worship Nehemiah 9:17,19,27,31,32 Our Gracious, Merciful God Nehemiah 13:4,5 The Attacks of the Enemy
Speaker's Commentary on Nehemiah Editor F C Cook 1873
Nehemiah Introduction Nehemiah 1 Nehemiah 2 Nehemiah 3 Nehemiah 4 Nehemiah 5 Nehemiah 6	Nehemiah 7 Nehemiah 8 Nehemiah 9 Nehemiah 10 Nehemiah 11 Nehemiah 12 Nehemiah 13
Ray Stedman Sermons on Nehemiah Peninsula Bible Church
Nehemiah 1 Don't Despair - Begin To Repair Nehemiah 2:1-20 Don't Hesitate - Investigate Nehemiah 3:1-32 Don't Be Paralyzed - Get Organized Nehemiah 4:1-5:19 Don't Back Down - Build Up Nehemiah 6:1-7:73 Don't Vacillate - Perpetuate Nehemiah 8:1-18 The Shining Light Nehemiah 9:1-37 Let Us Bow Before Our Maker Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 The New Resolve Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 The Ways God Works Nehemiah 12:12-47 The Sound Of Rejoicing Nehemiah 13:1-14 Looking For A Few Good Men Nehemiah 13:15-31 Preventing Burnout And Preserving Power
Ray Stedman Devotionals on Nehemiah The Power of His Presence
Nehemiah Introduction Nehemiah 1:1-3 Nehemiah 1:4-11 Nehemiah 2:1-8 Nehemiah 2:9-10 Nehemiah 2:11-20 Nehemiah 3:1-27 Nehemiah 3:28-32 Nehemiah 4:1-6 Nehemiah 4:7-23 Nehemiah 5 Nehemiah 6:1-9 Nehemiah 6:10-14 Nehemiah 6:15-19 Nehemiah 7 Nehemiah 8:1-8	Nehemiah 8:9-12 Nehemiah 8:13-18 Nehemiah 9:1-15 Nehemiah 9:16-37 Nehemiah 9:38-10:29 Nehemiah 10:30-33 Nehemiah 10:34-39 Nehemiah 11 Nehemiah 12:1-26 Nehemiah 12:27-43 Nehemiah 12:44-47 Nehemiah 13:1-9 Nehemiah 13:10-14 Nehemiah 13:15-22 Nehemiah 13:23-29 Nehemiah 13:30-31
Nehemiah: Bible Commentary (Some Duplication With above)
Nehemiah 1 Nehemiah 2 Nehemiah 3 Nehemiah 4 Nehemiah 5 Nehemiah 6	Nehemiah 7 Nehemiah 8 Nehemiah 9 Nehemiah 10 Nehemiah 11 Nehemiah 12 Nehemiah 13
C. H. Spurgeon All of Spurgeon's Sermons On Nehemiah
Nehemiah 1:11 Those Who Desire Nehemiah 1:11 Those Who Desire Study Notes Nehemiah 2:4 Brief, Silent Prayer Nehemiah 2:12 Surveying the Field Nehemiah 3:8 The Broad Wall Nehemiah 3:15 King's Gardens Nehemiah 4:9 The Two Guards, Praying and Watching Nehemiah 4:10 Rubbish - Pdf Nehemiah 5:7 Witnesses Against You - Pdf Nehemiah 8:10 The Joy of the Lord, the Strength of His People Nehemiah 8:10 The Joy of the Lord - Study Notes Nehemiah 9:17 A God Ready to Pardon Nehemiah 12:43 The Joy of the Lord - Study Notes
C H Spurgeon Devotionals on Nehemiah Morning and Evening, Faith's Checkbook
Nehemiah 3:8 Nehemiah 3:15 Nehemiah 9:20 Nehemiah 9:38
Hugh Stowell A Model for Men of Business or Lectures on the Character of Nehemiah (1872) Excellent Study
Nehemiah 5:15 Nehemiah's Master Principle (The Fear or God) Neh 5:15 Nehemiah 6:9 Nehemiah's Secret Strength (O God Strengthen my hands) Neh 6:9 Nehemiah 2:4 Nehemiah's Spirit of Devotion (So I prayed to the God of Heaven) Neh 2:4 Nehemiah 2:20 Nehemiah's Reliance on God's Blessing (He will proper us) Neh 2:20 Nehemiah 2:8 Nehemiah's Acknowledgment of God's Hand (Good hand of God upon me) Neh 2:8 Nehemiah 6:3 Nehemiah's Determination of Purpose (Why should the work cease) Neh 6:3 Nehemiah 5:10 Nehemiah's Uprightness of Dealing (Leave off this usury) Neh 5:10 Nehemiah 6:11 Nehemiah's Fortitude in Duty (Should such a man flee?) Neh 6:11 Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah's Joy in Serving God (The joy of the Lord is your strength) Neh 8:10 Nehemiah 5:16 Nehemiah's Unworldliness of Mind (Neither bought we any land) Neh 5:16 Nehemiah 5:9 Nehemiah's Jealousy for the Honor of God (The reproach of the heathen our enemies) Neh 5:9 Nehemiah 10:39 Nehemiah's Zeal for the Sanctuary (We will not forsake the house of our God) Neh 10:39 Nehemiah 13:17-18 Nehemiah's Zeal for the Sabbath I contended with the nobles) Neh 13:17-18 Nehemiah 13:22 Nehemiah's Hope When He Had Done All (Remember Me O my God) Neh 13:22
Richard Strauss Sermons on Audio Only
Nehemiah 1 Getting the Vision MP3 Nehemiah 2 God Will Prosper Us MP3 Nehemiah 4:1-23 Remember the Lord MP3 Nehemiah 5-6 This Work Was Wrought By God MP3 Nehemiah 7 Show Your Pedigree MP3 Nehemiah 8:1-8 Back to the Bible MP3 Nehemiah 9:5-17 Blessed Be Thy Glorious Name MP3 Nehemiah 8:9-18 The Joy of the Lord MP3 Nehemiah 10:28-39 Day of Decision MP3 Nehemiah 11 The Place of God's Choosing MP3 Nehemiah 12 The Heart of the Matter MP3