Leader Guide

SuperVerse

The people had worked with enthusiasm. The wall around Jerusalem was now half the height needed to rebuild it. When their enemies heard that the wall was progressing, they threatened to attack the city and end their work on the wall. Nehemiah prayed and prepared his workers for an attack. As they continued to work on the wall, they also held a weapon to fight if needed.

God’s work did not stop! Nehemiah encouraged the workers because God would fight for them. Nehemiah was a great leader who trusted God and equipped his workers as they accomplished God’s work!

Read the SuperVerse on the board with the children. Have them turn around, look down at the floor, and/or close their eyes as you erase a key word in the verse—such as laborers, work, or weapon. Then, have them open their eyes and raise their hands to tell you what you erased. Write the word on the board as the children answer. Erase more than one word at a time as they become familiar with the game.

Remember, God will help us and fight for us; yet, we are responsible to prepare ourselves and to be alert!

Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. Be sure all children understand its meaning.