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Nehemiah 2 · Grade 5

Prayer, Courage, and Planning

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For four months Nehemiah carried his burden. Then, in the month Nisan, his sadness showed before King Artaxerxes. In that court a sad face could be dangerous. Nehemiah was very much afraid, yet he answered honestly that the city of his fathers' tombs lay waste.

When the king asked his request, Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven. His quick prayer rested on months of prayer before it. He then asked boldly: send me to build the city. He had a plan ready, with a time, letters to the governors, and timber from Asaph, keeper of the king's forest. The king granted it, according to the good hand of God on him.

Arriving in Jerusalem, Nehemiah inspected the walls by night and told no one at first. Then he called the leaders to rebuild so they would no longer be a reproach. He told of God's good hand, and they said, Let's rise up and build. When Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem mocked and accused them of rebellion, Nehemiah answered that the God of heaven would prosper His servants.

Show What You Know

  1. Why was Nehemiah afraid before the king?

  2. What three things did Nehemiah's plan include?

  3. To what did Nehemiah credit the king's favor?

  4. What did the leaders say after hearing Nehemiah?

  5. What did the mockers accuse them of?

Crossword

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Across

  1. What Nehemiah gave to the king.
  2. So I ____ to the God of heaven

Down

  1. The king gave these to Nehemiah.
  2. Wood for the gates.
  3. Let’s rise up and ____

Think About It

  1. Nehemiah's quick prayer came after months of steady prayer. How does praying every day prepare you for sudden moments?

  2. Nehemiah gave God the credit for his success. What good thing in your life can you thank God's good hand for?

Memory Verse

“Then the king said to me, “What is your request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven.”

Nehemiah 2:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing quick prayers. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does God's good hand mean in this chapter?
  • How can you pray and plan in your own life?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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