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Nehemiah 3 serves as a powerful reminder that when God's people work in unity and obedience, great things can be accomplished. It teaches us that everyone has a part to play in God's kingdom and that every role, no matter how small it may seem, is vital to the overall mission.
- The Meaning of the Gates of Jerusalem: Gates of Spiritual Progression. by I Gordon. Nehemiah 3:1-8: 'Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brothers the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors...
- The lives and attitudes of the workers. There are a few more important points that can come out of a chapter like this, which should be stated. So far we have looked at the gates and their spiritual meaning, but there are other points from the lives of the workers that we can learn from.
- Team Effort. Reading through the chapter one of the first things that we see is that the whole process was a team effort. If the walls and gates were going to be rebuilt then everyone would have to play their part.
- Everyone had something to offer. 'And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.' Maybe you are unsure of your gifting and what God is calling you to do with your life.
Nehemiah chapter 3. English Standard Version. 1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 And next to him the men of Jericho built.
- The Importance of Leadership and Initiative – v1. Nehemiah 3:1 (“Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began the work”) When you delve into Nehemiah 3, you’re immediately greeted with an act of leadership and initiative.
- Collaboration and Teamwork. As we journey through the chapter, we see not one, not two, but numerous groups, each tackling different parts of the wall.
- Everyone Has a Role to Play, Regardless of Their Profession or Background. Reference: Nehemiah 3:8. Have you ever felt that, due to your profession or background, you might not fit into God’s grand design?
- Awake! There is a Wall to Raise Near You. Reference: Nehemiah 3:23 & 3:10. Often, we look afar for grand missions, great causes, or significant projects to contribute to.
- (1-2) Builders Near The Sheep Gate.
- (3-5) Builders Near The Fish Gate.
- (6-12) Builders Near The Old Gate.
- (13) Builders Near The Valley Gate.
- (14) Builders Near The Refuse Gate.
- (15-25) Builders Near The Fountain Gate.
- (26-27) Builders Near The Water Gate.
- (28-30) Builders Near The Horse Gate.
- (31-32) Builders Near The Miphkad (Muster Or Assembly) Gate.
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors. They built as far as the Tower of the Hundred, and consecrated it, then as far as the Tower of Hananel. Next to Eliashib the men of Jericho built. And next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built. a. They built…. built…...
Also the sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and bars. And next to them Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz, made repairs. Next to them Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs. Next to them Zadok the son of Baana made repairs. Next to them the Tekoites made ...
Moreover Jehoiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors, with its bolts and bars. And next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor of the region beyond the River. Next to him Uzziel the son...
Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They built it, hung its doors with its bolts and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Refuse Gate.
Malchijah the son of Rechab, leader of the district of Beth Haccerem, repaired the Refuse Gate; he built it and hung its doors with its bolts and bars.
Shallun the son of Col-Hozeh, leader of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate; he built it, covered it, hung its doors with its bolts and bars, and repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah by the King’s Garden, as far as the stairs that go down from the City of David. After him Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, leader of half the district of B...
Moreover the Nethinim who dwelt in Ophel made repairs as far as the place in front of the Water Gate toward the east, and on the projecting tower. After them the Tekoites repaired another section, next to the great projecting tower, and as far as the wall of Ophel. a. The Tekoites repaired another section: The section of wall near the Water Gate sa...
Beyond the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each in front of his own house. After them Zadok the son of Immer made repairs in front of his own house. After him Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, made repairs. After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. After hi...
After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the Nethinim and of the merchants, in front of the Miphkad Gate, and as far as the upper room at the corner. And between the upper room at the corner, as far as the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
This chapter provides a detailed overview of the gates and walls that the Jews rebuilt under Nehemiah’s leadership. The building of these walls and gates showed how Nehemiah’s leadership inspired the Jews to act with one accord to rebuild the city walls.
Nehemiah 3 Bible study guide with commentary, questions, and practical applications to encourage life change.
