Listening to the Lord

What is the main theme of Nehemiah 8?

• Building the wall

• Listening to the Lord

• Fighting enemies

• Celebrating a festival

Why is it important to listen to the Lord according to Nehemiah 8?

• To gain wealth

• To understand His teachings

• To become famous

• To travel the world

What was the impact of the Lord's message on the people in Nehemiah 8?

• They ignored it

• They were confused

• They were moved to tears

• They laughed

How did the people respond to the reading of the Law in Nehemiah 8?

• They fell asleep

• They celebrated

• They left the place

• They argued

Who read the Law to the people in Nehemiah 8?

• Nehemiah

• Ezra

• Moses

• Joshua

What did the people do when they heard the words of the Law?

• They danced

• They wept

• They sang

• They slept

What lesson can be learned from Nehemiah 8 about community?

• Community is unimportant

• Community should be divided

• Community should come together to listen to the Lord

• Community should focus on individual goals

What did Nehemiah and Ezra encourage the people to do after hearing the Law?

• To be sad

• To rejoice and celebrate

• To leave the city

• To fight

What specific festival did the people celebrate in Nehemiah 8?

• Passover

• Feast of Booths

• Hanukkah

• Purim

What did the people build to celebrate the Feast of Booths?

• Houses

• Tents

• Booths

• Altars