Remembering Nehemiah

This is an easy way to remember the book of Nehemiah. Each numbered sentences describes the corresponding chapter. The first letter of each line together makes up the theme of the book.

01. Jerusalem’s tragic plight mourned
02. Enlisting the king’s support
03. Record of all the workers
04. Undermining attacks by Samaritans
05. Selling Jewish children renounced
06. Assembling wall despite opposition
07. Ledger of returning Jews
08. Explanation of God’s law
09. Making confession of sin

10. Witnesses to signed covenant
11. Account of Jerusalem’s leaders
12. Levites lead temple dedication
13. Levites restored to temple


adapted from The Acrostic Bible by Barry Huddleston.