OT 76 Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall

Big Idea and Motions: Don’t be afraid of your enemies. Remember the Lord. He is great and powerful.
Afraid - put your hands on your cheeks and look scared
Enemies - hold up your fists, ready to fight
Remember - tap your brain
Lord - point up
Great - flex your muscles up high
Powerful - flex your muscles down low

Verse and Motions: Psalm 23:4 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. (ESV)
Walk - walk your feet in place
Valley - form a “V” with your hands by placing the bottom of both palms together
Shadow - place a hand above your eyes
Death - cross your arms in an “X” over your chest
Fear no evil - stand boldly, like a brave superhero
You - point up
With me - hug yourself

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What was Nehemiah’s job? // Cupbearer, wine taster for the king
What did Nehemiah want to do? // Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
Who did Nehemiah ask to let him go rebuild the walls? // King Artaxerxes
Who were the two guys who tried to stop Nehemiah? // Tobiah and Sanballat
What kinds of things did Tobiah and Sanballat do? // Make fun, lie, say they were going to hurt them
How did Nehemiah have the workers protect themselves? // Gave swords to guards, some worked with one hand and had a sword in the other
Did Nehemiah and the Israelites finish the wall? // Yes.
Who does Psalm 23 tell us God is like? // A good shepherd who protects his sheep.
What is today’s big idea? // Don’t be afraid of your enemies. Remember the Lord. He is great and powerful.
What is today’s Bible verse? // Psalm 23:4 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. (ESV)

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