Nehemiah 11:1-12:47

1. those that would live in Jerusalem - 11:1-24
1. how Jerusalem was populated
1. by lot ( 1 in 10) -1 (this could have been a situation in which there was much complaining)
2. some willingly offered to live there - 2
3. these all were willing to do whatever God wanted them to do
1. made willing by God’s power working in them
2. a willing heart is a wise heart
3. it is a sign of wisdom when ones whole life is devoted to the service of God
2. call "the holy city" - 1
1. it was the place that God had chosen to dwell in
2. one would have thought that all the holy seed would have chosen to dwell there
1. to strict for them
2. Jereusalem was a place hated by the heathen
3. worldly advantage to living in the country
2. those who lived in the surrounding villages - 11:25-36
1. the land that was inhabited was that of Judah and Benjamin
2. the Levites dwelt among both - 36 (to ensure adequit teaching for all Jews)
3. list of priest and Levites - 12:1-26
4. dedication of the wall - 12:27-47
1. it was a time of great joy and triumph
2. reason for a dedication
1. a solemn thanksgiving to God for His great mercy
2. a token of their acknowledgmentthat they were His servants
3. an acknowledgment that they were dependant on God’s protection and support
3. the solemn ceremony
1. they purified themselves - 30
2. they walked around the wall in two companies to signify that all is dedicated to God
3. the people had great rejoicing - 43
1. God had caused them to rejoice
2. He had given them both the reason for rejoicing and the heart to rejoice
3. His grace made them cheerful and thankful
4. the good effect of the revival and dedication
1. the ministers labored more faithfully - 45
2. the people were more faithful in caring for their ministers - 47