1. “Rebuilding the Walls…Times of Trial Require Godly Leadership” “Next Steps to Rebuilding: Perseverance, Preparation & Foundation…” Nehemiah 2:1-20

2. Eternal Truth: The Process of Rebuilding Walls takes perseverance, planning and perspective.

3. I.Nehemiah’s Perseverance…(Neh. 1:1, 2:1) A. His Faith...(Pr. 21:1) B. His Fortitude…When Nothing Happens…(Neh. 1:1; 2:1)

4. II. Nehemiah’s Presentation…(2:2-5) A. His Heart...(Neh. 2:2) B. His Honesty…(Neh. 2:3) C. His Humility…(Neh. 2:4-5)

5. III. Nehemiah’s Preparation…(vv. 6- 16) A. His Time Away...(Neh. 2:6) B. His Passage…(Neh. 2:7, 9) C. His Provision…(Neh. 2:8) D. His Opposition…(Neh. 2:10) E. His Research…(Neh. 2:11-16)

7. IV. Nehemiah’s Communication (Neh. 2:17-18)… A. He Explained the Issues... B. He Engaged Them… C. He Encouraged Them in the Lord…

8. V. Nehemiah’s Foundation (Neh. 2:19- 20)… A. The Criticism... B. The Cement…

9. VI. Personal Application… A. Changing a Heart is God’s Specialty… B. Praying & Waiting Go Hand in Hand… C. Faith is Not a Synonym for Disorder or Substitute for Careful Planning… D. Opposition is to Be Expected When God’s Plan is Carried Out…

10. Personal Applications…