Bernie leaves Ben’s house in a mess while he is away. Even though Ben showed great generosity, Bernie still took him for granted. God’s people needed to work hard at living in God’s way, and had to be reminded of God’s Word and their identity once again.
The house is finally done, and there is a ceremony to celebrate! God’s people in Nehemiah’s time also thanked and celebrated God and his provision!
Bernie gets caught stealing tools from Tommy, but is immediately sorry for doing so. God loves it when we are sorry and repent, and he continues to love and forgive us when we mess up.
Ben helps Bernie out by reading the instruction manual to assemble a cement mixer. God’s people in Jerusalem listened for hours to God’s Word, so they returned to living in the way that God instructs.