Nehemiah
How long did it take to build Jerusalem's walls?
What is 52 days.
In the beginning God created the _______ and the ______.
What is "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Gen. 1:1)
“...From every tree of the garden you may eat to satisfaction. But as for the tree of the knowledge of good and bad, you must not eat from it, for in the day you eat from it you will certainly die.”
Who is Jehovah?
(Gen. 2:16, 17)
Finish the lyrics...
Listen, ____ , and __ _______
What is... Listen, obey, and be blessed?
~Song 89 Listen, Obey, and Be Blessed~
I was a hardworking fisherman who became one of Jesus’ earliest disciples. I cut off the ear of a man once. Although I denied Jesus three times, Jehovah used me to preach and to strengthen my brothers.
Who am I?
Who is Peter?
Nehemiah says a quick prayer before speaking to King Artaxerxes. Was this a last minute prayer of desperation?
* 100 Bonus points if you can say what the lesson is for us.*
What is no. Nehemiah was already praying about this matter.
BONUS:
The lesson: Nehemiah looked to Jehovah for direction. When faced with weighty decisions, we too, should persevere in prayer and act in harmony with Jehovah's guidance.
Even a short brief prayer can be effective.
____ constantly.
What is "Pray constantly." (1. Thess. 5:17)
"...But, for a change, stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your very face.”
Who is Satan?
(Job 1:11)
Finish the lyrics...
For now have come to pass
Salvation and kingdom and might.
The Kingdom is in place.
We pray: “Let __ ____ , Let __ ____!”
What is...
For now have come to pass
Salvation and kingdom and might.
The Kingdom is in place.
We pray: “Let it come, Let it come!”
~Song 22 The Kingdom Is in Place—Let It Come!~
I taught my family to obey Jehovah’s instructions. In obedience to God, I built an ark to preserve my family and the animals through a great flood. Despite ridicule, I faithfully endured as “a preacher of righteousness.”
Who Am I?
Who is Noah?
How could a man do the work of rebuilding with just one hand?
* 100 bonus points if you can say how the builders who needed both hands were able to be ready for an enemy attack. *
What is the burden bearers "who were carrying the loads did the work with one hand with one hand while holding a weapon in the other hand." (Neh. 4:17)
BONUS:
The builders who needed both hands to do their work because "each of the builders had a sword strapped to his hip while building." (Neh. 4:18)
May people know that you, whose name is _______,
You alone are the ____ ____ ____ ___ ___ _____.
What is "May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth." (Ps. 83:18)
“No, my lord! I am a woman under great stress; I have not drunk wine or anything alcoholic, but I am pouring out my soul before Jehovah."
Who is Hannah?
(1 Sam. 1:15)
Finish the lyrics...
He will ____; The dead will _____.
They will ____ at his _______.
For he will have a _________
For the work of his own _____.
What is....
He will call; The dead will answer.
They will live at his command.
For he will have a longing
For the work of his own hand.
~Song 151 He Will Call~
I was the first king of Israel. In the beginning I was humble and modest. Later, though, I became arrogant, and Jehovah rejected me as king.
Who Am I?
Who is King Saul?
Why would it have been a sin for Nehemiah to hide in the temple?
What is because Nehemiah was not a priest and would not commit a sin by hiding in the house of God.
He knew that although Shemaiah was a fellow Israelite, "it was not God that had sent him." (Neh. 6:11,12)
Do not __ ______. ___ ________ ____ ______ ______.
What is "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits." (1 Cor. 15:33)
“I did not laugh!”
What is Sarah?
(Gen. 18:15)
Finish the lyrics...
For God is not unrighteous,
And he remembers the love I’ve shown.
So he is ever near me;
With Jehovah, I’m not _____.
Yes, God is my ______
and my ______ down to the end.
Yes, Jehovah is my _____,
My ___ and _____.
What is...
For God is not unrighteous,
And he remembers the love I’ve shown.
So he is ever near me;
With Jehovah, I’m not alone.
Yes, God is my provider
and my protector down to the end.
Yes, Jehovah is my Father,
My God and Friend.
~Song 30 My Father, My God and Friend~
I am the second born. My parents were not the best examples growing up. I proved that I wanted God’s favor by offering an acceptable sacrifice. Although the Bible does not record anything I say, my example and faith set a pattern for many people today.
Who Am I?
Who is Abel?
2 PART QUESTION!
1. What language did the Levites paraphrase the Hebrew text to for the Jews?
2. And why did the Levites not only read "aloud from the book, from the Law of the true God", but also explain it? (Neh. 8:8)
What is...
1. The Aramaic language.
2. The Levites explained it so that the Jews would comprehend the deep significance of what was being read.
(Neh. 8:2, 8)
All Scripture is ______ of ___, and _______ for _______ , for ________, for ______ _____ ______, for _______ __ ___________.
What is "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness." (2 Tim. 3:16)
“Give the word that these two sons of mine may sit down, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your Kingdom.”
Who is the mother of the sons of Zebedee?
OR
the mother of James + John?
(Matt. 20:20)
* Either answer is correct :) *
Finish the lyrics...
With _____’ blood He ______ you,
to God you now _______.
So he will make you ____,
and he will make you _____.
He’ll guide you and protect you,
as he has all _____.
Yes, he will make you ____,
and he will make you ______.
What is...
With Jesus’ blood He bought you,
to God you now belong.
So he will make you firm,
and he will make you strong.
He’ll guide you and protect you,
as he has all along.
Yes, he will make you firm,
and he will make you strong.
~Song 38 He Will Make You Strong~
The Bible does not mention my name. However, my father was known to be a strong man with the ability to fight. My father was a man of faith and made a promise to Jehovah that I helped him keep.
Who Am I?
Who is Jephthah’s daughter?