Jerusalem's Walls/Ezra Read the Law
What was Nehemiah’s job?
Cupbearer
Mary's baby would be whose Son?
God's
Why did Jesus’ family travel to Jerusalem?
To celebrate Passover
Jesus never________ , but He obeyed God and was baptized like sinners are baptized. Baptism reminds us of Jesus’ death and resurrection. It reminds us that when we trust in Jesus, we turn from sin and start a new life—a life lived for Jesus.
sinned
Who tempted Jesus?
Satan
Expecting God will do what is best in every situation.
H _ _ _
HOPE
What news did Nehemiah hear?
Jerusalem’s walls and gates were destroyed
Who told Mary she was going to have a baby?
The angel Gabriel
Why did Jesus say He was at the temple?
He had to be in His Father’s house
Who baptized Jesus?
John
What did Satan tempt Jesus to turn the stones into?
bread
Doing what I say I’ll do.
C _ M _ _ _ M _ _ T
COMMITMENT
How long did it take the people to finish the wall?
52 days
Mary and Joseph traveled to what city?
Bethlehem
How old was Jesus when he stayed at the temple?
12 years old
"The baptizer" said he, himself, baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with what?
Jesus was tempted, but He trusted God and never sinned. Jesus is perfect and righteous. A ______ sacrifice was required to take away sin. Jesus was that perfect sacrifice. He died on the cross to free us from sin and to give us the power to say no to temptation.
perfect
Complete dedication in everything I do.
W _ _ _ _ H _ _ _ T _ _ N _ _ S
WHOLEHEARTEDNESS
How did the people respond when they heard God’s law?
Stood up, raised their hands and said “Amen,” bowed down to worship God and wept
What did Herod plan to do when he found Jesus?
Kill him
How many days did it take Mary and Joseph to find Jesus?
3 days
Where was Jesus baptized?
How did Jesus fight temptation every time?
By knowing, speaking and obeying God’s Word
Listening to and following through with instructions from those in authority.
O B _ _ _ E _ _ E
OBEDIENCE
Nehemiah led the people to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem to protect them from their ______. Jesus came to protect us from our _______. He died on the cross and rose from the dead to rescue people from sin and death.
enemies
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Even as a child, Jesus wanted to do His Father’s plan. As Jesus grew up, He became strong and wise. God blessed Jesus as He got ready to follow His Father’s plan: to die on the cross and _____ us from sin.
rescue
What did "the baptizer" call Jesus?
The Lamb of God
How long had Jesus gone without food/fasted?
40 days
Being able to manage myself so I can do what’s right.
S _ _ F - C _ N _ _ _ L
SELF-CONTROL