Nehemiah 13 · Grade 3
Keeping the Promises
Read the Story
Nehemiah went back to the king for a time. While he was gone, Eliashib the priest gave Tobiah a room in God's house. That room was meant for gifts to God. When Nehemiah came back, he was upset. He threw out Tobiah's things and had the rooms cleaned.
He found that the Levites had not been given their share. They had gone back to their fields. Nehemiah spoke to the leaders. Then all Judah brought the tithe of grain, new wine, and oil.
He saw people working and selling on the Sabbath. Nehemiah reminded them of God's law. He shut the city gates on the Sabbath. He also corrected those who had broken their promise about marriage. Again and again he prayed, Remember me, my God, for good.
Memory Verse
“Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil to the treasuries.”
Nehemiah 13:12 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What did Eliashib give Tobiah?
What did Nehemiah do with Tobiah's things?
What had happened to the Levites?
What did Nehemiah do on the Sabbath?
What did Nehemiah pray again and again?
Nehemiah Makes Things Right
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for rest. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How had the people forgotten their promises?
- How can you keep God's day of rest special?
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