Nehemiah 1-6

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Minis/Littles Discussion Questions

Why was Nehemiah sad? (God’s people were in trouble. Their city wall and gates were broken.)
Who led the people to rebuild the walls and fix the gates? (Nehemiah)
Who did Nehemiah say would fight for the people? (God because He is great and powerful)
Why were their enemies afraid when the wall was finished? (They knew that God was with His people.)
Who is in control of everything? God is in control of everything.

Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions

What was Nehemiah’s job before coming back to Jerusalem? (He was the king’s cupbearer, Neh. 1:11)
What was the biggest challenge the Jews faced in rebuilding the walls? (Their enemies tried to intimidate them to make them stop, Neh. 4:1-4)
How many days did it take to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem? (52, Neh. 6:15)
Why do you think it was important to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem? Help the kids understand that a city’s walls and gates were important for the security of the people. Without walls they would be vulnerable to attack.
Why do you think it is significant that the Jews were all working together? Explain that the people needed each other. They worked together and mutually encouraged one another along the way. As believers, God calls us to be united and work together for His kingdom. We need each other!
How can you be an encouragement to someone this week? Guide kids to think practically. Discuss ways they can cheer for their friends at sporting events, show kindness to their siblings, or help their parents by doing chores and obeying joyfully. Discuss why encouraging others is important and how it can demonstrate God’s love for people.

Watch the Videos

Minis/Littles: The Walls Rebuilt

Bigs/Elementary: The Walls Rebuilt Questions from Kids

Remember the 3 B’s

Big Picture Question: Who is in control of everything? God is in control of everything in heaven and on earth.

Big Idea: God used Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls.

Bible Verse to Memorize - And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10