After the wall was done, all the people gathered together. Ezra the priest stood on a tall wooden stage and read God's Book out loud from morning until noon!
When he opened the book, everyone stood up. Helpers explained it so everyone could understand.
The people cried because they hadn't obeyed God. But Nehemiah said, “Don't cry! Celebrate! The joy of the LORD is your strength!”
Key Verse
The joy of the LORD is your strength.Nehemiah 8:10, ESV
Talk About It
How do you feel when you understand something in the Bible?
Story Questions
Who read God's Book to the people?
Ezra
What did the people do when the book was opened?
Stood up
What is our strength?
The joy of the LORD
Try This Today
Stand up when your Bible is opened tonight, just like the people did.
Pray Together
God, thank you for your Word. Your joy is my strength! Amen.