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Ezra 10 · Grade 3

Hope for Israel

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Read the Story

While Ezra prayed and wept before God's house, a very great crowd of men, women, and children gathered. They wept bitterly too.

A man named Shecaniah told Ezra that they had sinned against God. But he said there was still hope for Israel. He told Ezra to arise, because they were with him. He told him to be brave and do what was right. Ezra made the leaders promise to obey.

All the men of Judah and Benjamin came to Jerusalem within three days. They sat in front of God's house, trembling because of their sin and because of the great rain. Ezra told them to confess to Yahweh and do His will. They answered with a loud voice that they would do as he said. Leaders then worked through each family's case.

Memory Verse

Arise, for the matter belongs to you and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it.”

Ezra 10:4 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Who gathered while Ezra prayed?

  2. What did Shecaniah say there still was?

  3. What did Shecaniah tell Ezra to be?

  4. Why were the people trembling?

  5. What did Ezra tell them to do?

The People Return to God

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving hope. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What hope did Shecaniah talk about?
  • How did the leaders help the people obey?

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