God's people had been in Babylon for a long time. Then a new king named Cyrus took over.
God moved King Cyrus's heart, and Cyrus said, “God's people can go home and build God's temple again!”
He even gave back the gold cups from the temple. The people packed up and headed home, singing and happy!
Key Verse
The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.Psalm 126:3, ESV
Talk About It
What's the best part about coming home after a long trip?
Story Questions
Who let God's people go home?
King Cyrus
What did they go home to build?
God's temple
What did Cyrus give back?
The gold cups from the temple
Try This Today
Sing a happy song together, like the people did on their way home.
Pray Together
God, you have done great things for us, and we are glad! Amen.