More than 100 years earlier, Nebuchadnezzar and the invading Babylonian armies had broken down the walls that surrounded the capital city of Jerusalem, and the walls were still in ruins. When he came to Jerusalem, he waited for three days, and in the middle of the night made a midnight ride to survey the ruined walls. It was a beautiful parrot but he had a problem with swearing. He needs a miracle for the king of Babylon to allow him to go back to Jerusalem and to give him access to supplies for the rebuilding. And Jerusalem—the city of David, the place God had chosen for his Name to dwell—had become the ultimate symbol of Israel’s identity. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. When the moment comes, Nehemiah offers one last brief prayer & shares his desire with the king & it’s granted. I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. BIBLICAL TRUTH EVERY WALL BUILDER SHOULD KNOW. Although God would use him to also bring a great spiritual revival among God's people, his main focus was the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The people were in trouble and were feeling a great sense of disgrace and reproach. Sultan Suleiman the MagnificentThe walls surrounding the Old City encompass an area of barely a third of a square mile (1 sq. Nehemiah wanted to return and rebuild Jerusalem's defenses. Ez. Obviously, Nehemiah is the person who will portray Jesus as the rebuilder of broken lives. Temple rebuilding begins. God has forgiven each of us thru our New Birth in Christ. Seven problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. 11. [444 B.C. Once you take the step of obedience, he will help you move ahead. Challenged by the presence, authority, and leadership of Nehemiah, the priests began to build the walls of Jerusalem. 13. Even the walls of Jerusalem and its gates are a reflection of the history of the Jewish people, but also of what’s happened through the centuries with the church. The enemies write to Artaxerxes: "Be it known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have gone to Jerusalem. OVERVIEW. When Nehemiah heard that the walls of Jerusalem were still broken down more than a half-century after the completion of the rebuilding of the temple, he “sat down and wept,” fasting and praying before God (Neh. Nehemiah 4:1-23. After nearly one hundred years back in Jerusalem, the city walls were still in ruins. In an individual's life the rebuilding of the walls is a picture of re-establishing the strength of that life. Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem. Sermon Question: How do I rebuild after a disaster? The Passover of 516 B.C. Seventy years after the destruction of the temple of Solomon in 586 B.C. The Book of Nehemiah addresses 2 major problems: 1) God’s Work Needs Revival / Rebuilding (chaps. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. 60-61). Later, the hearts of the people grew cold again and God sent Ezra to bring revival, a return of the people back to God and His rebuilding project. Ezra 6:19-22 Ezra 6:19-22 [19] And the children of the captivity kept the … He prayed for himself, he prayed for his nation and he even confessed the sins of the forefathers who had brought destruction to Jerusalem. Because God is in the business of rebuilding broken lives. Or, maybe you are a Nehemiah who can help and intercede for others and encourage those in need. However, when the enemies heard of the plan to rebuild the walls to Jerusalem, they were not pleased. " Nehemiah was devastated when he heard the wall of Jerusalem was broken down and burned. The third wave of return happened in 445 BC, led by a great leader named Nehemiah. The prophecy of Jeremiah has been fulfilled right on time, according to the prophetic word. For walls don’t simply keep out your unwanted guests. Enemies of God heard the people were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah’s leadership; they were jealous and they were furious. A city without a wall was vulnerable to being overrun by enemies (Proverbs 25:28). The Lord is with me and I have the support of the king.” The people agreed and got to work. Ez. The return from Exile marks the end of the Old Testament. Sanballat (san BAL uht) did not want the Jews to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. And I told no one what my God had put into my heart to do for Jerusalem. Later, the hearts of the people grew cold again and God sent Ezra to bring revival, a return of the people back to God and His rebuilding project. Nehemiah is a man of perseverance & he prays & plans for four months waiting for the right opportunity to ask the king to give him the authority, responsibility, & opportunity to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls. Then he said, “Please let me go home and rebuild Jerusalem’s wall and gates.” The king wanted to help Nehemiah, so he allowed him to go to Jerusalem to work to repair the city. There were no mounts with me except the one I was riding on. Nehemiah 6:15–16: So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days. They told him that the people who had survived being captives were suffering. miʹah may go, and he helps him to get wood for doing some of the building. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or … The enemies of the Jews felt that the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem was a menace to their own welfare and local supremacy. He and his friend Tobiah mocked the people and made fun of them. A wall is a powerful symbol. Neh 2:17 – 19, 4: 2- 3. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me. https://www.ltw.org/read/my-devotional/2020/03/rebuilding-our-broken-walls The rebuilding and repair of the wall was a miracle. (Nehemiah 2:18) Rebuilding of the Walls of Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, had earlier razed Jerusalem and its walls. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. By Rev Charles Seet. A portion of this “broad wall” still stands in today’s Jewish Quarter. So great was the anger against Paul that he had to be smuggled out of Jerusalem by the Roman legions because there was a plot to kill him. This time of return, repairing, and rebuilding is the narrative we’re embarking on today. The prophecy of Jeremiah has been fulfilled right on time, according to the prophetic word. However, as we enter into the book of Nehemiah, a little time has passed between the rebuilding of the Temple and when Nehemiah comes into the picture. When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel " (Nehemiah 2:10). 40ff). Returning Exiles Rebuild the Walls—444 BC – 442 BC These walls were built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the sixteenth century, roughly following the course of the walls built by the Romans to encircle Jerusalem in the second century. Nehemiah 3 tells us of the people who participated in rebuilding the walls and repairing the gates. In ancient times, walls set boundaries for a city; walls defined a people. And their chief enemy Sanballat took pleasure in reminding them of that fact. It was in ruins and Nehemiah wanted to do something about it so God’s name would be honored and exalted in the land. Today we resume our new sermon series in the book Nehemiah. When the Jews started rebuilding the walls, about one hundred and sixty four (164) years later, they had to use leftover rubble from the time of Nebuchadnezzar’s destruction. 11 So I went to Jerusalem and was there three days. 36). Rebuilding the Wall. In this split-sermon, Jon Beam discusses the life of … Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem in 444 B.C., about 13 years after Ezra had returned there. The king granted the request of Nehemiah. It may be that you may need to make an appeal to the authority over you (your husband, your pastor, or your boss) to come to San Angelo so that you can rebuild the walls in your life. However, when the enemies heard of the plan to rebuild the walls to Jerusalem, they were not pleased. Inspired by Ezra and Nehemiah, there were other leaders rising from the ashes. Nehemiah Sent to Rebuild Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2) December 26-27 It is some time before Nehemiah says something about the Judean situation to Artaxerxes. The work of rebuilding the walls and repairing the gates was going to be a lot of work. They attempted to discourage the workers. Just as Nehemiah was sent to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem so the HOLY SPIRIT was sent to rebuild the lives of those whose lives have been destroyed by the evil one. The story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem offer encouragement for us to begin rebuilding the walls of the church. Rebuilding the Wall of Stewardship (1 of 7) Series: Rebuilding Stan Coffey Nehemiah 10:35-39 I heard about a man who brought a parrot. 2) God’s People Need Revival / Rebuilding (chaps. Introduction: A. The book of Nehemiah is designed to teach us that only with God's help can we actually change ourselves and recover from the damage and ruin of the past. However, when the enemies heard of the plan to rebuild the walls to Jerusalem, they were not pleased. " Nothing was more important to a city in the ancient Near East than its walls and gates. The rocks are not just going to lay themselves into the wall. 1. But in the year 445 BC, ninety-four after the Jews were allowed to return, God raised up a man called Nehemiah to do this work. Nehemiah was a high ranking Jewish official who lived in the Royal Persian court. But he was sad when he heard news that the walls of Jerusalem were still in ruins. After rebuilding the wall, they wanted to rebuild their lives in a way that honored God. 36). There were no mounts with me except the one I was riding on. Last week we looked at Nehemiah 1, and admitted that we are largely a people with broken walls and ruined gates. Rebuild & Renew: The Post-Exilic Books, by Ralph F. Wilson. JesusWalk Bible Study Series. 7. Restoring the Wall (Nehemiah 2:9-7:73) James J. Tissot, 'Nehemiah Sees the Rubble in Jerusalem' (1896-1903), gouache on board, The Jewish Museum, New York. God has answered Nehemiah's prayer and helped the Jews. When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel " (Nehemiah 2:10). But sometimes, the inescapable factual evidence of our pasts will often trail us like some monstrous creature, always waiting to strike. The sermon was delivered by Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, who compared Trump to the story of the biblical leader Nehemiah who helped rebuild the city of Jerusalem … In the book of Nehemiah we see a type or an analogy of the HOLY SPIRIT in the personage of Nehemiah. Rebuilding of Jerusalem and City Wall Under Artaxerses. The building started up once again. And the same is true for the church. 13. In 445 B.C., Nehemiah returns with permission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, completing the task in 52 days. His reason for travelling was to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – walls which had been destroyed by the Babylonians nearly 150 years earlier. The 12 Then I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. Rebuilding the Wall. Babylon to Jerusalem and rebuilt the temple, completing the work in 516 B.C., seventy years after the old temple was destroyed. He was determined to do the job so he said to the people, “Let’s build the wall! Read the Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-3. Neh 6: 2 -3. But when those walls are breached—when stone is torn from stone so that mere rubble remains—the city and its people are left vulnerable to every wind that blows and every vandal that prowls. The restoration of the house of God is always the first thing in the way back to God. SERMON: CHECKING YOUR WALLS. Preached at / Published Life BPC 10:45am service, 2006-08-20. It had been more than 70 years since the second temple was completed yet the wall and gates were still not repaired. Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem was an important sign to the enemies of Israel. BIBLICAL TRUTH EVERY WALL BUILDER SHOULD KNOW. When Nehemiah got to Jerusalem, he quietly looked around and saw the destruction. When people are mean and discouraging, sometimes we just want to give up. And now in Nehemiah, the place where Old Testament history ends in about 440 B.C., God’s people rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The year is 445 BC, and Nehemiah has just completed a long journey from his home in Persia to the city of Jerusalem. Bible > Sermons > Nehemiah 4:6. 3 Then Eliashib the high priest and the other priests started to rebuild at the Sheep Gate. He, along with the residents of Jerusalem, are going to have to work hard and rebuild the wall together. In former days, cities possessed strong exterior walls to protect their people and wealth. Text: Nehemiah 4:6-23. Ezra the scribe returns with about 1,000 others and sets about the spiritual revitalization of the people. Around 445BC, God stirred up Nehemiah’s heart to motivate the Jewish people to rebuild the walls … I. Sanballat and Tobiah are first mentioned in Nehemiah 2:10 as upset about Nehemiah’s work: “When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were very much disturbed that someone had come to … 1-7) “ and the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are burned with fire .”. THEY TRIED LAUGHTER. Who built Jerusalem wall? It seemed whenever the man was entertaining the parrot would embarrass him greatly by swearing in … 1:4). NEHEMIAH 4-6 REBUILDING THE WALLS Outline adapted from a sermon By Adrian Rogers July 5, 2015 So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. 2. The building started up once again. Nations would no longer fight Israel, they would actually help the returnees rebuild the walls at Jerusalem (cf. km.). Ez. When Nehemiah told the leaders why he was in Jerusalem they agreed to begin the great work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah. Finally, God sent Nehemiah to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. False prophets tried to discourage him. In Nehemiah, the walls of Jerusalem symbolize the strength and protection of God in the believer’s life. 12. The Passover of 516 B.C. And those walls and those gates tell a story, a story of revival and backsliding. God is looking for men today who have the spirit of Nehemiah, who will revive the stones out of the ruins of the church, and rebuild the walls of His testimony. 4) It caused them to dedicate the work to God. Sermon Purpose and Outline This sermon will explore the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah, who prayed, took action, and persevered until the wall was finished. But then you hear about the specifics of it or you see it firsthand and you can’t put it out of your mind. Perhaps, like Nehemiah, you will have known in general about the need for a long time. This concern explains Nehemiah’s passion for building the walls of Jerusalem. But Nehemiah also needs to use his muscles. Nehemiah began the work of rebuilding the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 6:16 says, “On the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, the wall … Together, the two men were used by God to rebuild the city, rebuild the Temple, and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Here are six steps Nehemiah took to rebuild the walls that had crumbled after the previous invasion: He began with prayer. The timeline here may give a bit of perspective. Nehemiah's autobiographical report of the rebuilding of the walls falls into three sections, each of which describes the ever-narrowing reproach of the community at the hands of the opposition of Sanballat and his associates. King Hezekiah built a wall around the western hill of the city (2 Chronicles 32:5). Rebuilding the Fallen Walls Nehemiah 4.1-23 -God called Nehemiah from his position as the cupbearer of King Artaxerxes to lead the Jewish people to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. Some officials were not happy that Nehemiah had come to rebuild the wall. The book of Ezra covers the rebuilding of the temple and the book of Nehemiah covers the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. He was appointed governor for his people, and made rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem his top priority. There would be a new temple that was bigger and better than the first (cf. They must arrest it. In Revelation 21 the walls in "New Jerusalem" are mentioned about eight or ten times. The first section, A-E above (chapters 1 and 2), describes Jerusalem's ruined state as a reproach against God. It would take many people to work together to complete this job. Nehemiah was the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes. Most of the events took place in 444 B.C.—when he arrived in Jerusalem and rebuilt the walls within 52 days (chapters 1-7), and in 432-432 B.C.—when he returned to institute spiritual reforms in partnership with Ezra (chapters 8-13). Just as Nehemiah was sent to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem so the HOLY SPIRIT was sent to rebuild the lives of those whose lives have been destroyed by the evil one. The people are in the process of rebuilding the walls of the city of Jerusalem. If Nehemiah was to get started right in being the agent of rebuilding, his first step now was to make an honest evaluation of the condition in Jerusalem. The walls of the city were broken down. Many cities had quite extensive defense mechanisms built in conjunction with these walls: glacis, moats, drawbridges, arrow slits, towers, gates, portcullis, etc. The wall is almost finished and Nehemiah's enemies are desperate. " The walls of Jerusalem expanded to the west, quadrupling the city in size. The life of Nehemiah happened around the same time as the life of Ezra. Jerusalem was God’s city where His people lived (Nehemiah 1:9). 1. Three men played important roles in the rebuilding of Jerusalem: … The neighbouring countries complained and threatened Nehemiah, trying to distract him, but he kept to his purpose and finished the job. 2 People from the town of Jericho worked next to them, and beyond them was Zaccur son of Imri. The first section, A-E above (chapters 1 and 2), describes Jerusalem's ruined state as a reproach against God. “So-and-so built this gate, and these people built the wall to this point, and next to them, these people built the wall further, etc.” It sounds as if there were no problems. The party they held to dedicate the wall was so exuberant that Nehemiah said, “The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away” (Nehemiah 12:43b). REBUILDING THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM. Nehemiah 1:3b. Understand that ‘there is therefore… Cyrus was king of Persia, and God stirred his heart to be kind towards the Jews. He wept and mourned for Jerusalem. (2 Peter 3:3) Sanballat and Tobiah ridiculed the work of God. I set out during the night with a few men. Nations would no longer fight Israel, they would actually help the returnees rebuild the walls at Jerusalem (cf. 11. They dedicated it and set up its doors, building the wall as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and the Tower of Hananel. 1 When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it -- though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates -- 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: 'Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.' https://www.lwf.org/sermons/audio/let-us-arise-and-build-0530 Rebuilding the Walls. God’s Spirit would work in people’s hearts - causing them to obey the Lord (cf. ). Before the rebuilding process in Jerusalem had begun or a single person had been recruited and motivated for the task, Nehemiah made a careful analysis of his situation. Nehemiah 2:11-13 3. This is what chapters 7-10 of Ezra covers. From this point in this sermon, I'm going to concentrate for a while on a wall's spiritual symbolism because I believe that we are in our time of building our walls. I believe Nehemiah wrote the book while in his 60s, soon after Darius replaced Artaxerxes (4423 B.C. No more despair, but a dream. The first thing they did was use the weapon of mocking. Why is sanballat against rebuilding the wall? I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. Nehemiah was a man of courage who rebuilt the walls of the city of Jerusalem. Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem were three enemies of the Jews who made several attempts to stop Nehemiah from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Intro: Ill.The context and the background for the book of Nehemiah. Chapters 4-6 show us some of the problems that had to be overcome in the process of rebuilding the wall. Sermon #161 Through The Bible Series Title: NEHEMIAH “Build Thou the Walls of Jerusalem” Text: Nehemiah 6:3 Subject: Building the Walls of Jerusalem—The Message of Nehemiah Introduction: As the Book of Ezra describes the great work of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, the Book of Nehemiah describes the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. NEHEMIAH AUDIO SERMONS. He read the Book of Moses and wanted to make sure the people stayed faithful to God's ways. Our messages for this quarter are based on the theme, 'Arise and Build.'. Paul was seen hanging out in Jerusalem with Trophimus the Ephesian, a Gentile, and so by order of association, he is accused of bringing a non-Jew into the temple and past one of these more recent barriers. Nice work! Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem were three enemies of the Jews who made several attempts to stop Nehemiah from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. After rebuilding the wall, they wanted to rebuild their lives in a way that honored God. SERMON: CHECKING YOUR WALLS. Nehemiah 2:1-5 2. 60-61). Nehemiah told their enemies, “The God of heaven will give us success. Implicitly, he was formulating a plan to remedy the situation in Jerusalem. The party they held to dedicate the wall was so exuberant that Nehemiah said, “The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away” (Nehemiah 12:43b). Renewal and decline. One was committed to preaching, one was committed to action. In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah helped the exiles begin rebuilding the walls, and we learn how to begin rebuilding out lives. In spite of much opposition and numerous hurdles, they accomplished the task in just 52 days. ], when Nehemiah first heard the news (1:1), to Nisan (Mar.-Apr.) Live. Nehemiah was God’s leader who encouraged the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. When Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem, he rode around the city to see what needed to be done. 4) It caused them to dedicate the work to God. It’s more than a simple structure made of stone. Sanballat and Tobiah are first mentioned in Nehemiah 2:10 as upset about Nehemiah’s work: “When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were very much disturbed that someone had come to … But it was during the later reign of (the second) Artaxerxes that the rebuilding of the wall and the city were authorized: “Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of … Ezra 6:19-22 Ezra 6:19-22 [19] And the children of the captivity kept the … Sermon synopsis: The walls of our churches are broken down. In fact, he said he prayed night and day. Something happened inside of him, he knew something had to be done. Notice the complaint doesn't involve the rebuilding of the temple, but the rebuilding of the city and its walls, which took place perhaps 75 years after the temple was rebuilt. In the book of Nehemiah we see a type or an analogy of the HOLY SPIRIT in the personage of Nehemiah. return to Jerusalem, to repair the city walls and rebuild the temple. 0:00. Last time we also learned that Nehemiah was concerned about God’s reputation. Jerusalem was God’s city where His people lived (Nehemiah 1:9). It was in ruins and Nehemiah wanted to do something about it so God’s name would be honored and exalted in the land. He got permission from Araxerxes to rebuild the walls of the devastated city. Nehemiah asked some friends about Jerusalem. I went to Jerusalem, and after staying there three days. They hoped God’s people would just give up and stop building. Faith gives you the COURAGE to … It never is. Rebuilding the Temple. The people are in the process of rebuilding the walls of the city of Jerusalem. I went to Jerusalem, and after staying there three days. Neh 4: 12. Nehemiah was used by God to accomplish His work in Jerusalem. But such was not the case. Intro: Ill.The context and the background for the book of Nehemiah. In 458 B.C. Isa. This morning I see myself on a much smaller scale as God’s Nehemiah called … He even helped Nehemiah get the lumber he would need. REBUILDING THE WALL Nehemiah 1:2 Introduction The Holy Spirit directs growth. "There was a delay of about four months from Kislev (Nov.-Dec.) [445 B.C. 1:3). The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. God's people at work on the walls of Zion are continually told that it is no use, they shall have their labour for their pains. Isa. Sermon Notes “Building Walls Around Your Family” Nehemiah 2:11-18 Nehemiah was the cup-bearer for King Artaxerxes of Persia at the time the Jewish exiles were returning to their homeland. That Satan has attacked and attacked, and at times it feels overwhelming. Seventy years after the destruction of the temple of Solomon in 586 B.C. Ez. There would be a new temple that was bigger and better than the first (cf. He asked the king for help and went to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls. Then comes the building of the walls as we will see in the book of Nehemiah. Ezra and Nehemiah were respectively the priest and the administrator that led the return and rebuilding effort around 500 BC. Nehemiah gathered the people together to rebuild the walls. Day 138: Nehemiah 1-4; Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem. Neh 6: 14. 12. He knew that it was not God’s ultimate plan that Jerusalem be in ruins. The Importance of Walls By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. God has an important purpose for recording in His Word the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. First Deportation - 535 B.C. Nehemiah's autobiographical report of the rebuilding of the walls falls into three sections, each of which describes the ever-narrowing reproach of the community at the hands of the opposition of Sanballat and his associates. 7 Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Finally, God sent Nehemiah to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. More and more we hear people saying that Christianity has lost its way - that the church has become irrelevant But Jesus said that he would build his church and that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church. Friday, April 28, 2017. He was a great leader whom God used to pull off a phenomenal feat: he instilled a vision in God’s remnant in Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city.