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Nehemiah 5 · Grade 4

Justice Among God's People

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While the wall rose, trouble grew inside the city. Food was scarce. Some families had to pledge their fields and houses to buy grain. Others borrowed to pay the king's tax. Worst of all, some children were being made servants to pay debts. Their own people were taking interest from them.

Nehemiah was very angry. He thought it over, then spoke to the nobles. He said that what they were doing was not good. He asked them to walk in the fear of God. He urged them to stop charging interest and to give back what they had taken.

The leaders agreed. Nehemiah made them swear it before the priests. All the assembly said Amen and praised Yahweh. For twelve years as governor, Nehemiah did not take the governor's food allowance. He fed a hundred fifty leaders at his table. He did this because of the fear of God.

Show What You Know

  1. What happened to some families' children?

  2. What did Nehemiah do before he spoke?

  3. What did he ask the nobles to walk in?

  4. How did the people respond to the promise?

  5. What did Nehemiah give up for twelve years?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Some families had to pledge their fields and houses to buy .
  2. Nehemiah was very .
  3. He said that what they were doing was not .
  4. He asked them to walk in the of God.
  5. He did this because of the fear of .

Think About It

  1. Nehemiah was angry, but he thought before he spoke. How can you handle anger in a way that pleases God?

  2. Nehemiah gave up what he could have taken so others would not suffer. What could you give up to help someone else?

Memory Verse

“Remember me, my God, for all the good that I have done for this people.”

Nehemiah 5:19 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for caring for the poor. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did Nehemiah handle his anger?
  • How did Nehemiah lead by example?

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