• “Nehemiah Was an Outstanding Overseer”: (10 min.)

  • Ne 5:1-7​—Nehemiah listened to the people and took action (w06 2/1 9 ¶2)

  • Ne 5:14-19​—Nehemiah showed humility, unselfishness, and discretion (w06 2/1 10 ¶4)

  • Ne 8:8-12​—Nehemiah participated in providing spiritual instruction to the people (w06 2/1 11 ¶4)

Tishri 455 B.C.E.

8:1-18

1. Likely on this occasion, Nehemiah directed the people to assemble for true worship

2. Great rejoicing resulted

3. Family heads gathered to see how they could follow God’s Law more closely

4. The people prepared to celebrate the joyous Festival of Booths