Nehemiah

Proverbs 19:21 says...

• I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

• God so loved the world that He gave us His son.

• We may think we know best, but God will have His way.

• Children obey your parents.

Who are the "God's chosen people"?

• Canaanites

• Jebusites

• Sadduces

• Jews

Nehemiah was from...

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

• Macedonia

• Rome

What is exile?

• a special time of celebration

• going to jail & paying a fine

• a time of removal from your homeland as punishment

• determination to do right

Nehemiah served what king?

• King Nebuchadnezzar

• King David

• King Ahab

• King Artaxerxes

What occupation did Nehemiah have under King Artaxerxes?

• head chef

• cup bearer

• accountant

• advisor

Why was the cupbearer an important job?

• because the King's life depended on him to protect him from being poisoned by food

• because it paid a lot of money

• because he was well known and revered

• It wasn't an important job.

What was the bad news Nehemiah received?

• He was being fired.

• His mom was sick.

• His dog got lost.

• Jerusalem's walls were broken down.

What was Nehemiah's response to the news that Jerusalem's walls were in need of repair?

• He wept.

• He prayed.

• He fasted.

• He planned to go help.

How did King Artaxerxes know Nehemiah had a problem?

• His face looked sad.

• He yelled at him.

• He didn't show up for work.

• He was angry.