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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
4.12 God Is Faithful
(Part II)
Part of The Big God Story Nehemiah 1—4; 6—9 With the blessing of King Artaxerxes, Nehemiah returns to Judah to rebuild the wall surrounding Jerusalem.
• Nehemiah worked to prepare the hearts of the Israelites to worship God. • While God used King Cyrus to rebuild the temple, He used Nehemiah to rebuild the wall surrounding Jerusalem. • It was important for the city of Jerusalem to have a surrounding wall, as this would protect the city from an enemy attack.
Teachable Moments After reading the passage, discuss the following together:
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Your child is learning to help and serve others. Continue to support his learning by providing plenty of opportunities for him to help you such as picking things up, putting toys away, or throwing away trash.
Blessing
• How do you think the people felt when their enemies surrounded their city and the wall was not there to protect them? • How do you think the people felt when the wall was rebuilt? • How was God faithful in this part of The Big God Story?
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
(Insert name of child), God is faithful. He will give you everything you need as you serve Him and others. © 2013 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.