I. The fortification of Jerusalem chs. 1-7
A. The return under Nehemiah chs. 1-2
1. The news concerning Jerusalem 1:1-3
2. The response of Nehemiah 1:4-11
3. The request of Nehemiah 2:1-8
4. The return to Jerusalem 2:9-20
B. The rebuilding of the walls 3:1-7:4
1. The workers and their work ch. 3
2. The opposition to the workers ch. 4
3. The strife among the workers ch. 5
4. The attacks against Nehemiah 6:1-14
5. The completion of the work 6:15-7:4
C. The record of those who returned 7:5-72
II. The restoration of the Jews chs. 8-13
A. The renewal of the Mosaic Covenant chs. 8-10
1. The gathering of the people ch. 8
2. The prayer of the people ch. 9
3. The renewed commitment of the people ch. 10
B. The residents of the land 11:1-12:26
1. The residents of Jerusalem 11:1-24
2. The residents of the outlying towns 11:25-36
3. The priests and Levites 12:1-26
C. The dedication of the wall 12:27-47
1. Preparations for the dedication 12:27-30
2. The dedication ceremonies 12:31-47
D. The reforms instituted by Nehemiah ch. 13
1. The exclusion of foreigners 13:1-3
2. The expulsion of Tobiah 13:4-9
3. The revival of tithing 13:10-14
4. The observance of the Sabbath 13:15-22
5. The rebuke of mixed marriages 13:23-29
6. The summary of Nehemiah's reforms 13:30-31
