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1. This chapter starts us off with Nehemiah’s delegation of power to his brother and to Hananiah to rule Jerusalem. This act confirmed Nehemiah’s honest intention, whereas Sanballat accused him of building Jerusalem’s walls in order to be its king. 2. What is also interesting is that there was a certain quality that Hananiah had that qualified him to be a leader of the city. a) He was faithful b) He feared God 3. Nehemiah now feels the moving of God to take a census of the people. Remember, this book is not about simply building walls. It is about a people rediscovering who they are in God. 4. Clearly these people are still lacking in complete social and economic independence. But it was more important to God to reestablish their identity rather than their security. 5. Before you may see God bless in other areas of your life, you might consider what God is trying to do in your life. 6. Therefore, every Christian must reckon themselves to the Scriptures. Why? I. For Your Godly Heritage     A. God’s record is for our benefit. – 1 John 5:11-13     B. The Holy Spirit is witness to God’s record. – Romans 8:16-17 II. For Your Freedom from Sin—Romans 6:5-11 III. For Your Victory Over the Enemy – Revelation 12:10-11