Hello there I am a book worm and my name is Tubby I live here
In this wonderful library and I love to eat books.
I live hear with my friends Gumbo and Freckels. Gumbo, Freckels
Over there on that great book is Holy she is really old and wise
And tells us wonderful stories when she is awake that is and we love to sing.
Ofcourse I will tell you a story I have already thought which one to tell you
but you children do remember you have to Yes! Yes! we remember
We have to answer one question at the end of your story
So you will know how much attention we have payed.
Good yey story time. Long Long ago a man named Cyrus was the king of Persia.
During this time God was using all the powerful nations to carry out his plans
In his first year as a king Cyrus was guided by God to give a special
Command. This command of God was sent to his people through out the empire.
One of God's prophets called Jeramaya, A long time ago have said something like this
Would Happen. When it was time for Cyrus to convey the message of God
To the people he said, I Cyrus king of Persia send this order to all the people
That the true God ruler of heaven has made me king over all people.
He also said that God has asked him to build him his temple in Jerusalem
In the land of Juda. The people must go to Jerusalem and rebuild the
Temple of their God. If someone lived out of the country and needed help to return
Their neibours must help them and give them silver and gold and all the other things
That they might need. Sayng this Cyrus blessed the people
And returned home. By the seventh month all the people of Israel met in Jerusalem
To rebuild the Alter of God's temple. That was a wonderful story Holy
Thank you. You are most welcome Freckels. Now it is time for the question
Cyrus was the king of which Nation?
Mmmm…Peru, Paris. What are you saying Gumbo where did Peru and Paris come from
I now the answer he was the king of Persia. Hey that what I said
Nevermind anyway children Till next time Bye Bye
Bye Holy, We will be back soon.
Hi Kids How have you been. Hello Holy you are away well yes I feel fresh and chirpy
And ready to tell you another story from the Bible and I am sure you know what you have to do
Yes we do, We have to listen to your story very carefully and answer the Question at the end of it
Great! so today I shall tell you a story about a man called Nehemiah
There was a time when King Astorex's was the ruler of the Persian Empire
The King had a trusted official whose name was Nehemiah
Nehemiah's hometown was Jerusalem and he knew that the temple city of Jerusalem
Wasn't ruins. The thought of this made him very very sad
One day Nehemiah was serving wine to the king at dinner when the king noticed
That Nehemiah was very sad. He had not seen him like this ever before
The king asked him, why do you look so sad are you sick. Nehemiah was surprised
And afraid to answer. But then he said your majesty
My home city was burned down long ago
All my ancestors are buried here and this is what makes me sad
The king was confused as to what it was the Nehemiah exactly wanted
Nehemiah told him that he wished to go to Jerusalem and rebuild it
The King immediately granted him his request and helped him by giving him passes
To go through all the provinces on the other side of the river Euphrates
The king also ordered Asaph the forest officer to give Nehemiah
All the wood that he needed to build the temple fort, the city walls and his own house
Nehemiah knew that the King had helped him so much
Because God was with him
Wow! that was such a beautiful story Holy, Absolutely
So! What is today's question Holy
I know the question. I think you are supposed to know the answer Gumbo
Not the question. so the question is what was the name of the forest officer?
Well, I know the answer of this question too
And such a good boy. The answer is a Asaf
Excellent. Hope you guys come back soon. Bye Holy We shall
Hi Holy How Old are you? I am hundreds and hundreds of years old.
Well am old but a women never talks about her age you know.
Ignore Gumbo he will be stupid sometimes. we want to listen to another story from the bible.
Will you please tell us one.
Yes I will. But you will have to promise to listen very carefully as at the end of it I will ask
A Question. We promise Holy. Alriight then this story is about How Nehemaiah Rebuild Jerusalem.
When the Persian king took over the city of Babylon he allowed the Jewish
People to return to their home land. He even returned their temple treasures.
But the war was still going on so the people could not rebuild the city of Jerusalem.
Nehamaia was a high official in the Percian Kings Court. He was one of the few
Jewish people still living in Babylon. When he heard that the city of his Ansistors
Was in ruin he was very sad. He wanted to go there and rebuild the city himself.
So Nehhamaia went to the Persian king to ask for permission.
The Persian king was a good man he not only gave permision but also wrote
letters to the governors of Jerusalem asking them to help Nehamaia
When Nehamaia reached Jerusaalem he called all the leaders and said to them.
Look at these letter the Persian king have given me. I have been sent to rebuild the city walls.
There is Gods way in this. He then gave them their jobs and parts in rebuilding of the city.
Each family was to build 1 part though even it looked impossible. Nehamaia
Drove the people till the city was finally complete. At last the day came
When the buildings have to be dedicated to the Lord. There was great celebration
That lasted for 7 long and Happy days. So children I hope u heard carefuly.
The question is How many days did the celebration and the march last?
Yes I know this Holy. It lasted for 7 long and Happy days. Right
Yes! Gumbo that is right. Well done now off you go. See you next time. Bye Bye. Bye Holy
Hello Holy! It's so nice to see you awake. Now please, please, Tell us another story from the Bible. Please!
Ofcourse! I will. But you have to promise you will listen to the story very carefully
And answer my Question at the end. Yes Yes we promise. A Long time ago
Jerusalem had got destroyed overtime because of many wars
Nehamaya a Jewish exile in Babalon decided that he wanted to rebuild Jerusalem.
He was finally able to funish building the wall of Jerusalem by the seventh month since then.
The people on Israel were all setteled in their towns. On the first day of that month
All of them gathered in the square inside the water gate. They asked Esra
The priest to bring the book of the law. Esra stood on the platform
And opened the book. All the people stood up to praise the lord.
And they bowed down to the ground in worship. Esra read out the law
To the people From early morning until Noon. They listened carefully. Esra put the word of the law
Into their own language and explained it to the people. On the 24th day of
The same month the people of Israel again met together. They fasted the entire day
To show sorrow for their sins. They prayed to god and asked for forgiveness
for their sins. The promise that the people made to god was we the people of Israel
Made this promise to God in writing. Our leaders put their seal in it. We know
How we suffered in the past because we disobeyed God. We have now
Decided to separate ourself from those Who do not worship the Lord
According to the law of Moses. We will live by this law and obey all that
Our God has told us. If we do not Obey God He may punish us.
So children, Now Answer My Question. What was the name of the priest who read out
law out to the people of Israel? I remember his name was Esra.
Very good Come on Freckels, Come Gumbo let us finish our song. Bye Holy! See you children