Book of Nehemiah Summary: Rebuilding the Walls and Restoring the People. Nehemiah is more than a book about construction—it’s about leadership, perseverance, and the revival of a nation. While Ezra focused on the temple and the Word, Nehemiah focuses on rebuilding the city and its walls, all while battling opposition and spiritual decline. But the heart of Nehemiah isn’t stone and mortar. It’s about rebuilding a people from the inside out. God uses an ordinary man with a sacr