An Opportune Time
Nehemiah 2:1-8
I. An Ordinary Day (1)
A. Elapsed time
B. Still at the job
II. An Extraordinary Circumstance (1b-3)
A. An obtuse servant (1b)
B. An observant king (2)
C. An astute observation (3)
III. A Bold Request (4-8a)
A. From the king (4a)
B. From Nehemiah (4b-5, 7-8a)
1. To God (4b)
2. To the king (5-8a)
a. Send me to Judah (5)
b. Allow me to build (5b)
c. Grant me official status (7)
d. Provide what I need (8a)
IV. A Benevolent Answer (6, 8b)
A. Brought by careful planning (6)
1. Detailed plan & time frame (6b)
B. Brought by the hand of God (8b)
