Nehemiah: Doing God's Work, God's Way

This study of Nehemiah by Alistair Begg helps participants learn timeless lessons on godly leadership and the pattern and substance of devout worship. 

When the people of Israel returned to Jerusalem after exile, the city was run down and its wall was destroyed. The book of Nehemiah recounts its namesake’s effort to rebuild the wall and restore God’s city for the sake of God’s glory. Nehemiah’s prayerful dependence, devotion to the Word, and commitment to lead in repentant faith offer a timeless template for spiritual leadership. 

In this twelve-week, verse-by-verse study, you’ll follow Nehemiah’s journey from the Persian royal court to the battered streets of Jerusalem. You’ll bear witness as he, enabled mightily by God, heads the rebuilding effort and the rededication of God’s people to God’s praise. And along the way, you’ll learn valuable lessons on leading well, dealing with opposition, and joining together in fervent commitment to biblical worship and godly living. 

The Verse by Verse series, based on Alistair Begg’s expository Bible teaching and preaching, captures the heart of Truth For Life’s mission, providing yet another way to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance. Study participants will more fully grasp the value of God’s Word in their lives as they grow in their ability to read and understand Scripture before applying it in their walk with the Lord.   

• Key themes include leading well, withstanding trials, and worshiping with devotion. 
• Each lesson includes three sections—Open the Book, Study the Book, Live Out the Book, and Praise and Prayer—with optional content for further study, including related Scripture readings and helpful resources.   
• Supplements include study tools and tips for individuals, groups, and leaders.  

Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher at Truth For Life, a daily and weekend program that brings the exposition of Scripture to a global audience through radio, podcast, and a wide range of digital and streaming platforms. Since its launch in 1995, Truth For Life has featured teaching drawn from Alistair’s decades of faithful preaching at Parkside Church, where he served as senior pastor from 1983 until 2025. Alistair and his wife, Susan, have been married since 1975. They have three grown children and nine grandchildren.