Day 3 · January 3
Kids Corner — Day 3
Genesis 5:1–7:24 · Matthew 3:7–4:11 · Psalm 3:1–3:8 · Proverbs 1:10–1:19
Today’s story
Genesis traces the spread of corruption from Adam to Noah until the earth is filled with violence. God judges the world by the flood, preserves Noah in the ark, and shows both his holiness against sin and his mercy toward those he saves.
John warns the religious proud to bear fruit in keeping with repentance, and Jesus triumphs over Satan’s temptations in the wilderness. The obedient Son stands where Israel and Adam failed.
David cries to the Lord from distress and finds rest because God sustains him. Trust allows him to sleep even while enemies surround him.
Wisdom warns against joining sinners in greedy schemes. A quick profit can become a trap that takes life rather than gives it.
The story in children’s words
Long ago, people lived for a very long time, but many of them forgot God. One man named Noah loved God and obeyed Him. God told Noah that a great flood was coming, so Noah built a big boat. Then John the Baptist called people to say sorry for their sins and turn back to God. Jesus was baptized, and then the devil tried to trick Him in the desert. Jesus did not listen to the devil. He trusted God's words every time. Jesus shows us how to stand strong and obey God too.
It points to Jesus
Jesus is the faithful Son who overcomes the tempter and becomes the ark of safety for sinners under judgment. In him, God provides rescue through obedience and grace.