Bible Text: Nehemiah 1:1-2:8 | Teacher: Pastor Brian Nevins | Series: Chronological History of Israel | The Chronological History of Israel and Judah Series – Number 153. Since leadership is influence, we all have a measure of leadership. The Book of Nehemiah is the Christian Leadership Manual. He began with a burden and ended with a mission, all along relying on the Lord to develop his vision and his plan.