Nehemiah 8 · Grade 3
The Joy of the Lord
Read the Story
In the seventh month, all the people gathered as one man at the water gate. They asked Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses. Ezra stood on a wooden platform and read from early morning until noon. The ears of all the people listened.
When Ezra opened the book, all the people stood up. Ezra blessed Yahweh, and the people said amen. They lifted their hands and bowed down to worship. The Levites read the law clearly and explained it, so the people understood.
The people wept when they heard the law. But the leaders told them not to be sad, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength. They ate, shared food, and were glad. The next day they found that God's law told them to live in booths. So they made booths from branches and had very great joy.
Memory Verse
“They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.”
Nehemiah 8:8 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Where did the people gather?
What did Ezra stand on?
What did the people do when Ezra opened the book?
What did the Levites do?
What did the leaders say is your strength?
Reading God's Law
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the joy of Your Word. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you help a neighbor who is hungry?
- How can you share with someone who has nothing ready?
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