6 Session Study on the book of Nehemiah

Virtual Men’s Life Group Study

Duration: 6 Months (once monthly)

In the fifth century B.C., during the height of the Persian Empire, a descendant of a sworn enemy of God’s people rose to a position of great power in the empire. He used this position to plan and receive authorization for a genocide against the Jews, many of whom were living in exile in the heartland of the empire. (See the Book of Esther.) The Sovereign God, however, had different plans for His exiled people. Through prophets such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, the Lord God had declared that He would one day restore the covenant people to the promised land (see Jer. 33:7-9; Ezek. 36:24-28). This restoration would have political aspects, to be sure. But more important, God’s people would be restored spiritually. The Lord would forgive their waywardness, draw them to Himself, and give them a new heart and spirit. They would be restored in their faith and in obedience to God’s Word. The Old Testament Books of Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah chronicle events surrounding the Lord’s restoration of Jewish exiles to the promised land. The books bear the names of three Jewish heroes of the faith—ordinary believers who accomplished extraordinary things because of God’s mighty, providential hand and their bold, obedient faith.

PURPOSE

Ezra-Nehemiah continues the history of God’s people as told in 1–2 Chronicles. The restoration of Jewish exiles to the promised land highlights the Lord’s faithfulness in keeping His promises. It also emphasizes the spiritual transformation needed by all people. Their stories can inspire us today as followers of Christ. Just as God showed His providential presence with and care for the Jewish exiles in the fifth century B.C., He continues to show His care for His people today. He continues to call believers to live boldly in faith, and He continues to provide servant leadership for His people.

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