Unit 18: God the Provider Unit 18: God the Provider
Unit 18: God the Provider
Unit 18: God the Provider head1 outline nested
Unit Description:
Session 1:
Many Jews returned to their land, but some remained in Persia. God used Esther to protect God’s people, and Nehemiah led them to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. Even after returning home, the Israelites struggled to obey God completely and worship Him. Malachi the prophet warned the people not to be lazy in the way they worshiped God. Then there was silence.
Key Passage:
Session 4:
Bible Story: Esther Became Queen Bible Passage: Esther 1–4 Main Point: Esther agreed to help her people.
Bible Story: Jerusalem’s Walls Were Rebuilt Bible Passage: Nehemiah 3:1–6:16 Main Point: God used Nehemiah to lead His people as they rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls.
subhead1 Session 2: body_inset Bible Story:
Lamentations 3:22-23
Big Picture Question: Does God keep His promises? Yes, God is always faithful even when we are not.
Session 5:
God Saved His People Through Esther Bible Passage: Esther 5–10 Main Point: God used Esther at just the right time to save His people.
Session 3:
Session 6:
Bible Story: Nehemiah Heard News of Jerusalem Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1–2 Main Point: Nehemiah prayed that God would help His people rebuild Jerusalem’s walls.
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Older Kids Leader Guide
Bible Story: Ezra Read the Law Bible Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12 Main Point: Ezra read God’s Word to teach the people how to obey God.
Bible Story: Malachi the Prophet Bible Passage: Malachi 1–4 Main Point: God told His people to repent and get ready for Jesus.
God the Provider
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Unit 18: God the Provider head1 outline nested
Unit Description:
Session 1:
Many Jews returned to their land, but some remained in Persia. God used Esther to protect God’s people, and Nehemiah led them to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. Even after returning home, the Israelites struggled to obey God completely and worship Him. Malachi the prophet warned the people not to be lazy in the way they worshiped God. Then there was silence.
Key Passage:
Session 4:
Bible Story: Esther Became Queen Bible Passage: Esther 1–4 Main Point: Esther agreed to help her people.
Bible Story: Jerusalem’s Walls Were Rebuilt Bible Passage: Nehemiah 3:1–6:16 Main Point: God used Nehemiah to lead His people as they rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls.
subhead1 Session 2: body_inset Bible Story:
Lamentations 3:22-23
Big Picture Question: Does God keep His promises? Yes, God is always faithful even when we are not.
Session 5:
God Saved His People Through Esther Bible Passage: Esther 5–10 Main Point: God used Esther at just the right time to save His people.
Session 3:
Session 6:
Bible Story: Nehemiah Heard News of Jerusalem Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1–2 Main Point: Nehemiah prayed that God would help His people rebuild Jerusalem’s walls.
120
Older Kids Leader Guide
Bible Story: Ezra Read the Law Bible Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12 Main Point: Ezra read God’s Word to teach the people how to obey God.
Bible Story: Malachi the Prophet Bible Passage: Malachi 1–4 Main Point: God told His people to repent and get ready for Jesus.
God the Provider
121
