Nehemiah Scripture Guide

A broken city. A people in exile. A cupbearer with purpose. With Spirit-led conviction and a deep love for the city of God's people, Nehemiah set out for home to restore Jerusalem's fallen walls. This historical narrative is one of a community coming together to rebuild in spite of spiritual turmoil and outside threats. But more deeply, it is a story of our call to live out our faith as we do the daily work set before us.

During our Fall 2024 teaching series Huddle Up we are going to be looking at texts from the book of Nehemiah. Use the resources on this page to dig deeper.

Prayers from the Book of Nehemiah

Nehemiah was a man of constant prayer as can be seen in the fourteen recorded prayers in the short book of Nehemiah. Before he set out on the project, Nehemiah prayed.  When he approached the king, he prayed. When he was in trouble, he prayed.   These prayers are amazing prayers, and can become a model for us to personalize and cry out to God as we go about the work set before us: to make disciples of Jesus in relationships.

In 2016 the BridgePointe teaching series Grit & Grace was on the book of Nehemiah. At that time we compiled a page of all the prayers Nehemiah prayed in that are recorded in the text. Here is a link to that page.

Bible Project Resources

The Bible Project resource page on Ezra-Nehemiah digs into the history and context of the old testament book. Visit their website to learn more and watch their summary / overview video.

Nehemiah

3 Week Reading Plan

How to use this plan:
You can follow this reading plan in as little as 15 minutes a day, or you can create more space to meditate on the truth of Scripture and listen for the Holy Spirit. Decide on a regular time and place to spend this time with God and follow this simple approach:

  1. Use a few moments of silence to quiet your soul and ask the Holy Spirit to help you hear from Him through Scripture.

  2. Read the daily Scripture, making notes and underlining whatever stands out to you. For example...

    • What’s the main point the author is trying to get across?
    • What’s something challenging or new?
    • Is there anything in the passage you want to study more?

  3. Use a journal to reflect how this passage applies to your life today:

    • How does this challenge you to live as a disciple?
    • How does it intersect with your current life circumstances?
    • Is God speaking a word of encouragement or challenge to you directly?

    Then write a prayer to God in response to what you’ve read.