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Where in The Bible is the Story of Nehemiah?
Old Testament
What was the Jewish Exile?
When the Jewish people were taken from Jerusalem.
What Happened to the temple in Jerusalem?
It got destroyed.
Who was Nehemiah?
A Jewish man living in a foreign land.
What did Nehemiah and the people of God do?
They rebuilt the temple.
What can you learn from Nehemiah's Story about leadership?
-Don't give up
-Stand for what's right
-Work together
Was Nehemiah's Story before or after the Jewish Exile?
After the Jewish Exile.
What did the king give to Nehemiah before he traveled?
Letters and travel supplies.
What was Nehemiah's job?
Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king.
What is a cup bearer? Was it important? Why or why Not?
A cup bearer tasted the king's food to protect him. It was an important job because it required trust, wisdom and courage.
What did Nehemiah have to do before going to Jerusalem?
Talk to the king.
When did Nehemiah live?
c. 445 BC.
What was Nehemiah's first response to what he heard about the temple?
He prayed & fasted, didn't rush and asked God for help.
Where did Nehemiah live? How far away was it from Jerusalem?
Nehemiah lived in Susa, the capital of Persia and it was very far from Jerusalem
How many miles was the trip from Persia to Jerusalem for Nehemiah?
800-900 miles.
What challenges did the people face when working? How did they overcome them?
Enemies mocked and threatened them
Tried to scare and distract the workers
Nehemiah prayed and kept going
They trusted God
How long did it take to rebuild the walls?
52 days.
What Empire was ruling during Nehemiah's life?
The Persian Empire.
When was Jerusalem destroyed?
c. 140 years before Nehemiah was born.