The Gospel Project at Home: The Walls Rebuilt

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​Read all or parts of Nehemiah 1–6 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.

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In October 2019, more than 1,600 students at Delaware State University set the Guinness World Record for the number of people making buzzing sounds at the same time. Such a record didn’t exist before that day, but Antonio Boyle, vice president for the university, came up with the idea and organized the students to set the record. The school’s mascot is the Hornets, so you could say the students were just “buzzing” with school spirit! 

Even if they were only buzzing, you can imagine the thought and work it takes to get such a large group of people to work together. It takes a plan and a leader. When the time came for God’s people to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem, God gave Nehemiah a plan and called him to be the leader for the project.  

The work was hard, and it was made harder by those who tried to stop Nehemiah and the people’s work. Through it all, God was with them. The people worked together to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. The gates and walls were finished in only 52 days!  

The amazing feat was another reminder of how powerful God is and how much He loves His children. God’s greatest demonstration of power and love is seen in Jesus. God loved the world so much that He sent Jesus to save sinners. Three days after Jesus died on the cross, He rose again and secured eternal life for all who trust in Him. This was God’s plan to rescue people from sin and to be with His people forever. 

God’s enemies tried to stop His people, but they still rebuilt the wall. God’s enemies tried to stop Jesus by killing Him, but God planned for Jesus’ death and resurrection to be the only way for people to be saved.                              

Pray: God, we praise You because You are powerful and loving. Thank You for showing us Your power and love by sending Jesus to save people from sin. Help us to trust in Jesus and receive the salvation that comes from believing in Him. Amen.

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Family Prayer

Mornings: Thank God for His power. Think of some of the stories and examples of God’s power found in Scripture. How do these examples show us God’s power? How does seeing God’s power help you trust in Him?  

Evenings: Thank God for His love. Think of stories in Scripture that teach God’s love. Think of the ways you have felt God’s love. How does God demonstrate His love? Why is Jesus the greatest example of God’s love?   

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Family Activities

For Fun: Use uncooked spaghetti noodles and marshmallows to see which family member can build the tallest and longest wall. If someone has trouble or gets frustrated, have other family members step in to help. By the end, have all family members work together for a greater result. As you build, talk about how the Israelites worked together to rebuild the walls. Because God was with them and they worked together, the walls were finished in 52 days!     

To Serve: Volunteer to organize items for a local food pantry. Work together as a family and alongside other volunteers. Remind kids of how God’s people worked together and how their work protected the entire city from enemies. After organizing, pray for the food pantry and those who will receive food from it. Ask God to be with them and show them His love.         

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