2025 Study of the Book of Nehemiah #2

LET US REBUILD THE WALL OF JERUSALEM

Nehemiah 2:1-20

Key Verse 2:17

1. In what ways did Nehemiah approach King Artaxerxes to make his request (1-4a)? What did Nehemiah do first at that time (4b)? Reflect on Nehemiah’s prayer life (1:4-11, 4:4-5, 5:19, 6:9, 13:14).
2. How could Nehemiah answer and make specific requests to the king’s questions (5-9)? Who were the enemies that sought to hinder the rebuilding of the wall (10)?
3. After arriving in Jerusalem, why did Nehemiah not tell anyone what God had put in his heart to do for Jerusalem (11-12, 16)? Reflect on Nehemiah’s leadership as he examined the walls and gates of Jerusalem (13-15).
4. How did Nehemiah inspire and encourage the Jews in Jerusalem to take action (17-18a)? How did their response demonstrate their willingness to follow his leadership (18b)? How did Nehemiah respond to the enemies’ mockery (19-20)?
5. What types of “walls” might our community need to rebuild today? What practical actions must we take to rebuild the walls in light of this passage?