Nehemiah: Let Us Arise and Build

The story of Nehemiah is one of vision, courage, and steadfast faith. Faced with daunting opposition and the desolation of Jerusalem, Nehemiah inspired a scattered people to rise and rebuild—not just walls of stone, but the spiritual strength of the community. In these classes, delivered in 1987, we are guided through the practical lessons of leadership, prayer, defense, family unity, and wholehearted dedication to God. With conviction and Scriptural depth, each class offers encouragement for our own walk of faith, reminding us that God’s work begins with personal commitment and flows outward to strengthen the whole household of believers.

Class 1 – Preparation

Nehemiah’s mission began long before a single stone was lifted. This class explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wise planning, and reliance on God’s guidance. We see how Nehemiah sought the welfare of God’s people with humility and conviction, and how preparation of the heart was essential before physical rebuilding could begin.

Class 2 – So I Prayed to the God of Heaven

When confronted with sudden opportunity and risk, Nehemiah’s first instinct was prayer. This session highlights the power of quick, earnest petitions alongside deliberate, ongoing communication with God. It shows how prayer both anchors and empowers action, giving courage in the face of challenge.

Class 3 – Assessing the Enemy

Before building could progress, Nehemiah carefully surveyed the damage and understood the opposition. This class emphasizes vigilance, discernment, and an honest appraisal of the obstacles we face—whether external adversaries or internal weaknesses—so that the work of God may be carried forward with wisdom.

Class 4 – For the Purpose of Defence

Rebuilding was not without danger, and Nehemiah organized the people for both construction and defense. This class considers the balance between diligence in the work and readiness to withstand attack, underscoring the need for spiritual watchfulness and unity among God’s people.

Class 5 – Strength of the Family Unit

Nehemiah recognized that a strong, faithful family was the foundation of a resilient community. This class explores how family bonds, nurtured in love and grounded in God’s ways, fortify the ecclesia and pass the joy of faith from one generation to the next.

Class 6 – Urim and Thummim and the Glory of God

Concluding the series, this class reflects on the dedication of the wall, the purification of leaders and people, and the restoration of true worship. Nehemiah’s uncompromising removal of worldly influences from God’s house stands as a vivid call to cleanse our lives for His service. The joy of Jerusalem, heard afar off, sprang from families rejoicing together in God’s blessing—a reminder that when our lives are full of the right things, there is no room for the wrong.

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