Sometimes you have to sit and think a while on what you've read. Eventually the Holy Spirit will reveal why God left this information for us. Lessons Learned: The Gates of Jerusalem

The last two chapters of Nehemiah cover the dedication of the wall.

Now that the Israelites had returned to their home, built the Temple, and reconstructed the wall, it was time to get things in order.

Any time we attempt to follow God's Will, opposition will rise.

Nehemiah 3 says a lot more than we give it credit for!

Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem to inspect the wall and picks up some enemies.

Nehemiah is introduced and we learn about leadership.

The history, origins, and contents of Nehemiah are examined.

Ezra 2 (and Nehemiah 7) list the families that returned to Jerusalem after Cyrus' decree.