The people worked hard to fix the walls. But mean men made fun of them: “Your wall is so weak a fox could knock it down!”
Then the enemies planned to attack. Nehemiah prayed, and he set up guards.
Half the people built while half stood guard. The builders worked with one hand and held a sword in the other! Nehemiah said, “Don't be afraid. Remember how great God is!”
Key Verse
Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome.Nehemiah 4:14, ESV
Talk About It
What do you do when someone makes fun of you for doing something good?
Story Questions
What did the enemies say would knock down the wall?
A fox
What did half the people do?
Stood guard
What did Nehemiah say to remember?
How great God is
Try This Today
Build a block wall with one hand while holding a toy “sword” in the other. It's hard!
Pray Together
God, when I'm afraid, help me remember how great you are. Amen.