Week 37: The Gift of Leadership

Guiding With Vision (Nehemiah 1–6)

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My Bible Story

When Nehemiah heard that Jerusalem’s walls were broken down, he prayed and asked God what to do. God gave him a vision to rebuild the city. Nehemiah faced enemies, discouragement, and danger — but he never gave up. With strong leadership and teamwork, the wall was rebuilt in just 52 days!

What This Teaches Us

  • Leaders pray before they act.
  • Leadership requires courage and determination.
  • Good leaders inspire others to work together.
  • God calls children to lead too!

Memory Verse

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

Activities

  • Wall Building Challenge: Kids build a “wall” using blocks or paper bricks.
  • Leader Qualities Chart: List traits of good leaders.
  • Vision Board: Children draw what they want to accomplish for God.

Prayer

Lord, make me a leader like Nehemiah. Give me courage, vision, and a heart to serve You. Amen.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why did Nehemiah want to rebuild the wall?
  2. What makes someone a good leader?
  3. What problems did Nehemiah face?
  4. How can you lead others to do good?

Quiz

  1. Nehemiah rebuilt the…
    A. Temple
    B. Wall
    C. Palace
    D. Marketplace
  2. Leaders must…
    A. Give up
    B. Pray
    C. Be lazy
    D. Complain
  3. Good leaders…
    A. Inspire others
    B. Discourage others
    C. Fight everyone
    D. Quit
  4. Nehemiah faced…
    A. No problems
    B. Many challenges
    C. Nothing difficult
    D. Only help
  5. The wall was built in…
    A. 100 days
    B. 52 days
    C. 10 years
    D. 7 months