1.Neemias learns of the distress of his people in Jerusalem and prays to God for mercy and favor to help them.
2.Neemias is granted permission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He inspects the damage and organizes the people to start the work.
3.The people of Jerusalem work together to rebuild the city walls with each group taking a different section.
4.The people work together to rebuild the wall despite opposition, through prayer and perseverance.
5.Neemias confronts the nobles for exploiting their own people and demands justice and restitution for the oppressed Israelites.
6.Neemias faces opposition but remains steadfast in his mission to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, refusing to be distracted by his enemies' deceitful tactics.
7.Neemias chapter 7 summary: Neemias appoints leaders to guard the city, registers the people, and brings the exiles back to Jerusalem.
8.The people gather to hear the law, confess their sins, and commit to following God's commands.
9.The people confess their sins and recommit to following God's laws and commandments.
10.Prayer and commitment of the people to follow God and keep His commandments.
11.Some of the people volunteered to live in Jerusalem, including the leaders, priests, and Levites. Others cast lots to live there.
12.The leaders and people of Israel are assigned to live in Jerusalem. Dedication of the walls and gates takes place with rejoicing.
13.Neemias leads reforms in Jerusalem, appoints trustworthy leaders, and restores Sabbath observance and tithes.