2025 Study of the Book of Nehemiah #6

THE WALL REBUILDING WAS COMPLETED

Nehemiah 6:1-19

Key Verse 6:15

1. As the wall rebuilding was nearing completion, in what ways were the enemies scheming to harm Nehemiah (1-2)? What might have been their reasons for targeting Nehemiah? How did Nehemiah respond to their actions (3)? In what ways did the enemies persist in their attempts to harm him (4)?
2. When their scheme failed, what new plots did Sanballat devise (5-7)? How might the unsealed letter be an effective tool to pressure Nehemiah? However, how was Nehemiah able to overcome the enemies’ schemes (8-9)?
3. What suggestion did Shemaiah make to Nehemiah when he came to visit him (10)? Why did Nehemiah reject that proposal (11-13)? How did Nehemiah respond in prayer regarding his enemies (14)?
4. How many days did it take to complete the wall rebuilding (15)? What were the enemies’ reactions upon hearing about its completion (16)? In what ways were the nobles of Judah supporting Tobiah (17-19)?
5. What aspects of Nehemiah’s leadership contributed to the successful completion of the wall rebuilding? How are your broken walls being rebuilt?