Nehemiah 5 · Grade 3
Fair and Kind
Read the Story
While the wall was being built, there was a great cry from the people. Food was short. Some had to give up their fields and houses to buy grain. Others had to borrow money to pay the king's tax. Their own people charged them too much.
Nehemiah was very angry. He called the leaders together. He told them that what they did was not good. He asked them to walk in the fear of God. He told them to give back the fields, the vineyards, and the houses.
The leaders said they would do it. They made a promise before the priests. As governor, Nehemiah did not take the food the governor could have. He fed many people at his own table. He asked God to remember him for good.
Memory Verse
“Remember me, my God, for all the good that I have done for this people.”
Nehemiah 5:19 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What was short while they built the wall?
What did some people give up to buy grain?
How did Nehemiah feel?
What did he tell the leaders to give back?
How did Nehemiah show kindness as governor?
Caring for Each Other
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- REMEMBER
- RESTORE
- GRAIN
- MONEY
- ANGRY
- BREAD
- FEAR
- CRY
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for caring for the poor. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you help someone who is hungry?
- What did Nehemiah ask God to remember?
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