An Outline of the Book of Nehemiah

"We heartily commend this edifying, concise exposition of the book of Jeremiah to the people of God for instruction, guidance, and encouragement in these days of spiritual decline and conflict with the forces of evil." (R. K. Campbell)

The story of the remnant of God's people who were delivered from the captivity in Babylon and brought back to God's city, in God's land, is one of deepest interest. The faith and zeal of this remnant, their failures and revival, the work they accomplished, the opposition they encountered and the difficulties they overcame, make their story rich with instructions for all God's people.

This story is unfolded to us in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, and the prophecies of Haggai, Zachariah and Malachi. In the course of the story, the book of Nehemiah marks an important stage, for herein we have the last recorded revival that took place amongst the returned remnant.

Contents

1. Preface to Second Edition
2. Introduction
3. First Division - The Workman and His Work
   1. The Preparation of the Servant
   2. The Preparation of the Way
   3. The Performance of the Work
4. Second Division - The Opposition To The Work
   1. The Roaring Lion
   2. The Corruption of the Flesh
   3. The Wiles of the Devil
   4. The Administration of the City
5. Third Division - The Authority of the Word
   1. The Word of God
   2. The People Humbled before God
   3. The Covenant to Observe the Word
6. Fourth Division - The Administration of the City
   1. The Distribution of the People
   2. The Dedication of the Walls
   3. The Discipline of the City
7. Concluding Remarks