BUILDERS OF THE WALL

 

Nehemiah 3:1-32 / Keywords 3:12

BUILDERS OF THE WALL

 

1. Repairing the gates (1-16)

Rebuilding the gates was most difficult. They were the central places of attack

and most damaged. The high priest set the example, and with other priests,

rebuilt and dedicated the Sheep Gate. Others repaired the remaining 9 gates.

People from other parts of Palestine-from Gibeon and Mizpah across the Jordancame

to participate. The nobles of Tekoa didn’t want to work under supervisors.

On the other hand, a father worked with his daughters. People from all walks of

life worked together - Levites, goldsmiths, perfume-makers, rulers, governors and

merchants.

 

2. Filling the gaps (17-32)

Forty leaders volunteered to fix 45 sections. Some worked only on the part of the

wall opposite their own houses; some repaired larger sections. The whole wall had

to be repaired. If one part were left open, then the whole wall would be useless.

Building the wall meant restoring their dignity and confidence; it meant restoring

their nation.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to share in rebuilding the spiritual foundations of our nation

and do my part.

One Word Everyone must work to rebuild