This systematic outline study of the book of Nehemiah is ideal for students of God’s Word, teachers and pastors. The outline form organizes the 24 studies into easy-to-comprehend and teach format, which also serves as a great guide for personal study of this exciting book. Each lesson is loaded with supporting Scripture references and study notes. The texts for most Scripture references are embedded directly in the lessons. This makes it easy for the reader or student to see what God says on the subject without having to search elsewhere and then return to the text. The study notes promote further study and give the lessons practical application. The student will feel that he is studying a book written especially for him, one which addresses life where he is. This study guide integrates joint study and class participation, so the student will become personally engaged when this study is taught in a Sunday school, small group, at home or other setting.Notes on Studying Nehemiah taps right into the great themes of Nehemiah: destruction and severe adversity, injustice, the severity of divine judgment and the enormous challenge of rebuilding from chaos. It faces the problem of cruel and unprincipled enemies, crafty opposition and direct efforts to stop progress. It addresses divisive and uncooperative team members, outright sin, money problems and their answer, marriage issues and discouragement. It deals with the value of an ordered and systematic approach to progress. Nehemiah is laced with holiness and separation from the world to God. Special emphasis is placed on integrity, character and vigilance.Nehemiah is a classic example of leadership. He was a leader of the first rank, a model for all who would be greatly used of God to move other people. This book is especially good for pastors. In Nehemiah and his book, you get a true and objective look at leadership: its glamour along with its rigors and pressures. It is a book of vision, wisdom and decisiveness. This study deals with volunteers, presents the anatomy of a revival and addresses backsliding and its cure. Most of all, this book emphasizes God in all things and the value of recognizing His hand in all things, past and present.