Nehemiah 6 Kjv (2024)

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What does Nehemiah chapter 6 mean? ›

The enemies wanted God's people to fear men. And yet, we already know that Nehemiah feared God. And therefore he would refuse to fear men. And this consideration brings us finally to the title of this message and I think the message of Nehemiah 6 — To accomplish God's work you must overcome the fear of man.

The two important lessons at the beginning of the book of Nehemiah are i) that he identifies the need and ii) that he seeks God in prayer as God is the only one who can change the situation.

What's the big idea? Nehemiah recorded the reconstruction of the wall of Jerusalem, Judah's capital city. Together, he and Ezra, who led the spiritual revival of the people, directed the political and religious restoration of the Jews in their homeland after the Babylonian captivity.

And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?

God allowed Nehemiah to travel back with the king's blessing to rebuild the walls and temple of Jerusalem. Things became tricky when their enemies wanted to stop them. But God continued to bless the work of their hands and they were able to complete their building projects.

The walls were a protection, but they were also an important physical symbol of the establishment of the Jews as a people. The holy city became a unifying force as families were chosen by lot to come live in it (see Nehemiah 11:1–2).

One of the powerful messages of Nehemiah is how much you can accomplish when you align yourself with the will and plan of God. Nehemiah and his followers do what seems to be the impossible because they are doing what God has called them to do. You don't have to rebuild a wall to do the will of God.

God's people should stop and celebrate victories, just as Nehemiah and his people did; but God is never finished with us. After we give thanks to God for bringing us to a new place on our journey, then we must turn again to God in prayer asking, “What, now, is your will for us?” It is time for revisioning.

Leaders Lead by Perseverance

There will always be opposition. Nehemiah learned that lesson as he led the effort to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. From chapter two to the end of the book, enemies threw up obstacle after obstacle including attempts to kill Nehemiah. Yet Nehemiah persevered until the walls were completed.

Nehemiah 1:11: "'O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. ' Now I was cupbearer to the king."

What are the two main actions that occur in Nehemiah? ›

Two main actions occur: rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and the recommitment of the returned exiles to fulfil their covenant obligations. There is something for virtually everyone—a general's diary, a governor's report, a civil record, a management handbook, and a memoir—all in one short book.

One of the biggest and best takeaways from the story of Nehemiah is the teamwork. Nehemiah did not do the work. Lots and lots of united people did the work. Chapter 3 uses the phrase “next to him” or “next to them” about 20 times to show that shoulder-to-shoulder and side-by-side they all worked together.

Nehemiah encountered hostility from the (non-Jewish) local officials in neighbouring districts, but in the space of 52 days the Jews under his direction succeeded in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.

I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down (Nehemiah 6:3). The book of Nehemiah offers great inspiration as we look into the life of this diligent servant of God. Nehemiah's work ethic, focus, and dedication to the work of God are unquestioned as he remains faithful through threats and much opposition.

Sanballat—'Sin Has Begotten' First, let's briefly cover the details surrounding this governor and the origin of his people, the Samaritans. The name Sanballat comes from the Babylonian name Sinuballit, which means “Sin has begotten.” “Sin” was the Sumerian moon god of that time.

Matthew 16:18) Gates in Scripture are places of power, authority, defense, splendor and safety. Whoever holds them or sits in them is in control of everything. Sadly, the unseen demonic world controls most of them today and they do so chiefly to resist the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Water Gate symbolizes the believers need to be a word person, to be word-oriented, in other words living not by your own agenda, not by what someone told you, not living by what you heard, not living by what you think it ought to be, but by the word of God.

One of the powerful messages of Nehemiah is how much you can accomplish when you align yourself with the will and plan of God. Nehemiah and his followers do what seems to be the impossible because they are doing what God has called them to do. You don't have to rebuild a wall to do the will of God.

Shemaiah son of Delaiah, a false prophet who hindered the rebuilding of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 6:10) a priest involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:42)