The Official Writing Challenge
BACK TO
CHALLENGE
MAIN
INSTRUCTIONS
how it works
submission rules
guidelines for
choosing a level
ENTRIES
submit your entry
read current entries
read past entries
challenge winners
Our Daily Devotional HERE
Place it on your site or
receive it daily by email.


TRUST JESUS TODAY

  • Share
  • how it works
  • Submit
Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Worship (corporate) (10/04/07)
We know Nehemiah wasn’t the bullfrog, Jeremiah was! But maybe, just maybe Nehemiah really was a bullfrog in his own right. He took some big leaps when it came to restoring the broken walls of Jerusalem. Join the multitudes that stood in the presence of God for one of the most notable worship services recorded in the Word of God. Sing along to the tune of “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog” by as recorded by Three Dog Night:


Nehemiah was a bullfrog
Was a good friend of God
He journeyed all the way into Jerusalem
Cuz his plans were to build the walls
Yes, he made the plans and built up the walls

Singin'...

Joy to the world
Brick by brick rebuild
Joy to the King of kings and Lord of lords
His joy will be our strength


Standing on a platform above them
Picking up the book to read
The words he read brought tears into the eyes of them
Who stood to hear the law
Yes, the people stood to hear the law

Singin’…

Joy to the world
All then cried, “Amen!”
Praise to the King of kings and Lord of lords
His joy has been our strength


You know God loves His people
He leads us to do His will
And when His people hear His Word and will obey
All heaven joins in song
Yes, all heaven stands and joins in song

Singin’…

Joy to the world
Men obeyed His Word
Praise to the King of kings and Lord of lords
God’s people blessed the Lord


Nehemiah was a bullfrog
His voice can still be heard
“We will not neglect the house of our great God
Who gave us victory
Yes, the Lord gave us the victory”

Singin’…

Joy to the world
Worshipping the Lord
Praise to the King of kings and Lord of lords
Our hearts in one accord

The people bowed to worship the Lord

Yeah, the people bowed to worship the Lord



“Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up. Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, "Amen! Amen!" Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.” (Nehemiah 8:5-6 NIV)


______________
“Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog”
Original Lyrics by Hoyt Axton
The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.
Accept Jesus as Your Lord and Savior Right Now - CLICK HERE
JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel.
This article has been read 2203 times
Member Comments
Member
Date
Sharlyn Guthrie
10/11/07
Great fun, creative, and a good message, too.
Patty Wysong
10/12/07
:) :) I would read this just before heading to bed!!! Guess what I'll be hearing all night now? *groan* Fun read and a great recap of Nehemiah for us. :)
Joanne Sher 
10/12/07
Cute and creative - and a wonderful reminder as well. Enjoyed the musical "history lesson."
LauraLee Shaw
10/12/07
My kids and I are cracking up! You get someone to record this for you, and I'll be the first kids' praise leader to use it!

Excellent, and definitely outside the box. Still smiling....
Verna Cole Mitchell 
10/14/07
I'll be singing it in my sleep. How delightfully you got your message across!
william price
10/14/07
Way kool. Enjoyed it much. God bless.
Jan Ackerson
10/15/07
I'm standing and clapping madly--and also grumbling a little, because that song is SO not going to going away now!

Seriously, this is a work of art. Love it!
Shan Gillard
10/15/07
This was great! I wish I could send it to my pastor! He would love it.