Money Storybook Bible Podcast: Teaching kids about money through Bible stories · Shane Enete

Ep12: The Merchant of Judah (Neh. 5)

May 16, 2025·12 min·1 clip

Nehemiah's eyes full of fire as he confronts Skylark for enslaving fellow Jews over debt.

Dr. Shane Ynette and his children act out the biblical story of Nehemiah 5, where a greedy lender named Skylark charges excessive interest during a famine, forcing a mother to potentially give up her sons as slaves until Nehemiah intervenes. The episode teaches children about the dangers of debt and high interest through interactive storytelling and a practical exercise about pretend shopping with credit.

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