Jensens survey of the old testament adam 139
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it may be considered either as the close of
the rst half or the opening of the second
half of the book. The reason for including
7:1-73a in the rst half of the book is that it
more greatly emphasizes the aspect of
physical security (cf. 7:1-4), whereas at
7:736 the narrative begins to focus on
building for spiritual security (cf. 8:1).
14. The structure of the book of
Nehemiah is very simple: two equal main
parts, with each chapter adding a new point
to the chapters preceding it. Study the
various two-part outlines.
15. Relate the outlines on the chart to the
suggested title.
16. Scan the book once again with this
survey chart in mind. This will bring
together in your mind the many unrelated
observations which you may have made
along the way.
IX. PROMINENT SUBJECTS OF NEHEMIAH
A. PRAYERS
Prayer is prominent throughout the book
of Nehemiah. Study especially the prayer of
1:4-11, noting confession, claim, plea, and
underlying tone. Then make a comparative
study of these references to prayer: 1:4-11;
2:4; 4:4-5, 9; 5:19; 6:9, 14; 13:14, 22, 29,
31.
(chaps. 1-7)
The historians Ezra and Nehemiah have
recorded for us practically all that is known
of Jewish history during the restoration
period from 538 to 425 B.C. Nehemiah’s
contribution was the rsthand account of
the part he played, especially in the
rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, a project not
accomplished during the years covered by
the book of Ezra.
B. BUILDING PROJECTS
It all began for Nehemiah while he was
serving as cupbearer in the palace of
Artaxerxes, king of Persia. When Nehemiah
received news of the a iction and reproach
of the Jewish remnant in Judah, and the
most recent desolation of Jerusalem’s walls
and gates, his heart burned with a sense of
urgency that something must be done. How
God stirred Nehemiah to lead his fellowmen
in rebuilding what had been broken down—
the city’s walls, but, more important, the
city’s faith—is told in these chapters. Use
the following outline as you. study the
narrative:
I. Work Begins (3:1-32).
II. Work Continues Despite Opposition
(4:1—6:14).
A. Opposition from Without (4:123).
B. Opposition from Within (5:1-19).
