The People Promised to be Faithful

READ TOGETHER

Watch the Bible story video or read all or parts of Nehemiah 9–10 from the Bible.

FAMILY DEVOTION

Does your family have a photo album or memory box to collect special memories for your family? A lot of times, parents will keep photos or memorabilia to help them remember special occasions like the day they were married, a baby’s first steps, or a high school graduation. We keep these items because we want to remember the good times we share as a family. Looking back on memories can also remind us of God’s faithfulness to us.

After God’s people returned to their homes, they had to rebuild their homes and their lives. As they entered this new beginning, they took time to remember the ways God had been faithful to them. The recounted the ways God led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. They retold stories of God’s faithfulness to provide bread from heaven for the people to eat. Even when the people did not trust God or obey His commands, God remained faithful to His people.

The Bible says that God is patient with us. He does not want us to die in our sin, but He wants all of us to come to repentance. We can look back and see God’s faithfulness in our lives. It may be in big ways or small ways, but just the fact that we have more days to learn about Him is a gift of His grace. His ultimate gift of grace was Jesus—the Savior who rescues us from sin.

God’s people remembered all He had done and promised to be faithful. God is gracious and compassionate. All along, God has been faithful to people who are unfaithful. We experience God’s grace and compassion in Jesus, who gave His life so we can receive mercy and life forever.

PRAY TOGETHER

God, You are faithful. You always do what You promise. Thank You for loving us and showing compassion to us. Even though we have been unfaithful, You remain faithful. Most of all, we thank You for Jesus and His sacrifice. Through faith in Him, we can experience the fullness of your mercy and grace. Amen.

THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

This week in ABC Kids we FINISHED our epic journey through the Old Testament. Talk about your favourite Old Testament stories. What do we learn about who our great God is through these stories? How do we see His faithfulness?