Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
na mi no tokim wanpela man long dispela samting God i bin kirapim tingting bilong mi long mekim long Jerusalem. Orait mi wet inap long biknait na mi wantaim liklik lain man tasol i kirap lusim dispela hap mipela i sindaun long en na mipela i go lukim banis bilong taun. Mi wanpela i sindaun long donki na i go, na ol arapela man i wokabaut long lek tasol. Na mipela i lusim taun long dua bilong banis long hap san i go daun, em ol i kolim Dua Bilong Ples Daun. Na mipela i go long hap saut na abrusim hul wara ol i kolim Hul Wara Bilong Bikpela Snek, na mipela i go kamap long dua ol i kolim Dua Bilong Rausim ol Pipia. Long taim mipela i wokabaut i go mi lukluk gut long dispela banis bilong taun i bruk pinis na long ol dua paia i bin bagarapim.
What Does This Mean?
Nehemiah describes how he secretly went out at night with a few men to inspect the ruins of Jerusalem's walls. He kept his mission a secret and didn't even bring an extra animal for travel. The key message is about the importance of discretion and divine guidance in planning a significant mission.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big secret plan to clean up a park in your neighborhood. Nehemiah had a similar secret plan to fix up Jerusalem. He went out at night with just a few friends, didn't tell anyone about his plan, and even rode alone to keep it a mystery. It's like having a secret superhero mission!
Historical Background
The Book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah himself, a Jewish leader and governor of Jerusalem, around 445 BC. The audience was the Jewish people who had returned from exile. The cultural setting was a time when the city of Jerusalem was in ruins and needed rebuilding, both physically and spiritually.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you have an idea to improve your community, like starting a book club at school. Like Nehemiah, you might need to be discreet at first, planning carefully and perhaps taking a quiet, early morning to scout potential locations without drawing too much attention until the right moment.
Nehemiah went out at night to inspect the ruins of Jerusalem's walls without drawing attention, showing the importance of discretion in planning significant missions.
What was Nehemiah's secret mission?
Nehemiah's secret mission was to assess the condition of Jerusalem's walls, which he planned to rebuild. This mission was driven by divine guidance and aimed at restoring the city.
Why didn't Nehemiah tell anyone about his plans?
Nehemiah kept his plans secret to prevent opposition and ensure that his mission could proceed without interference, showcasing the value of careful and discreet planning.
What can we learn from Nehemiah's method of planning?
From Nehemiah, we learn the importance of seeking divine guidance, being discreet in planning, and carefully assessing situations before taking action to fulfill a significant mission.