B-6 Rebuilding the Temple

 Theme: Rebuilding the Temple (Ezra 1-6)

Supplies: Legos or Jenga blocks

Directions:

1. Divide the class into three groups: Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3.

2. Place a pile of LEGO bricks or Jenga blocks in the center of the room.

3. Tell the class:
   “Your goal is to build God’s temple. Each group will get a chance to help.”

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Round 1: The Work Begins

4. Group 1 comes to the center and builds for about 2 minutes.

5. Stop them and say:
   “The Samaritans have written a letter to the king of Persia, accusing you of rebellion. The king orders the work to stop.”
   Have Group 1 return to their seats.

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Pause the Story

6. Say:
   “Sixteen years went by. The temple was still unfinished. God sent prophets to remind the people to start building His temple again.”

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Round 2: The Work Restarts

7. Group 2 comes up and begins building for 2 minutes.

8. Pause and say:
   “The Samaritans accuse you before the king of Persia again. This time, you choose to trust God and keep building.”

9. Let Group 2 continue building for 1 more minute.

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Round 3: Help Arrives

10. Say:
    “The king of Persia searches the records and discovers the original command to rebuild the temple. He sends supplies and help.”

11. Invite Group 3 to join Group 2 and finish building the temple together.

Discussion

• Why did the building stop the first time?
• What helped the people start again?