Question
Why are the people upset?
Their families are numerous, and it is difficult to feed all of them. They are mortgaging their property just to eat. They are borrowing money. Their sons and daughters are in slavery. They are powerless because others own all they have.
What are today's memory verses?
"O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favour in the presence of this man." Nehemiah 1:11 NIV
"He who gives to the poor will lack nothing." Proverbs 28:27 NIV
What is the Topic?
Restoration to the Poor.
When did Jesus rise from the Dead?
Easter(the third day)
How many sheep did the shepherd leave behind to find the Lost One?
99.
Who seems to be the enemy who owns the property and slaves?
Their own people, fellow citizens. Most likely, they are Jewish people who became wealthy in exile or established their own wealth
Fill in the Blanks. Give back to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves and houses, and also the interest you are charging them, ___ _______ of the money, grain, new wine and olive oil.”
One percent
What did Nehimaih say they should stop doing?
Charging Interest.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist.
What do the thorns represent in the parable of the sower?
The cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches.
How do their actions reveal their hearts?
Allow children to respond. They are not trusting in God’s provision. They are not giving; they do not believe that they will lack nothing. They are being greedy asking for an additional amount in which they do not need.
Fill in the blanks.I pondered them in my mind and then accused the nobles and officials. I told them, “You are charging your own people interest!” So I called together a ____ _______ to deal with them
Large meeting.
What are the Topics Today?
Blessings, Caring, Giving, Greed, Helping, Integrity, Kindness, Sacrifice, Selfishness, Treasures
Why did Adam and Eve get expelled from the Garden of Eden?
They were expelled because Adam and Eve took a bite of the forbidden fruit.
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, what happened when the son came back after he spent all the money his father gifted him?
He went back to his loving father, who accepted him.
Is the problem resolved? If so, how?
Yes. Nehemiah reminds them to walk in fear of God in order to avoid His reproach. The nobles quit charging interest and return what they took
Fill in the Blanks & What is the verse? So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our ______ enemies?
Gentile.
Remember me with favor, my God, for all I have done for these people.
Who were the first children in the Bible, on Earth?
Cain and Abel
After Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, what did the lawyer respond to Jesus's question?
"The one who had mercy on him".
What evidence from the passage can you find that displays Nehemiah’s ability to be a good leader and example to his people?
He heard the people’s outcry. He responded quickly. He, himself, gave and lead by example. He worked alongside his people on the wall. He devoted himself to finish what God called him to do.
Fill in the Blanks. “We will give it back,” they said. “And we will not demand anything more from them. We will do as you say.” Then I summoned the ______ and made the ______ and ______ take an oath to do what they had promised.
Preist, Nobles, Officials.
Fill in the Blanks. __ ___ ____ __ ____,” they said. “And we will not demand anything more from them. We will do as you say.”
We will give it back.
Name 8 out of 10 commandments
In the parable of the mustard seed, how did he describe a mustard seed?
the smallest of all the seeds (a grain).