Day 358 · December 22
Kids Corner — Day 358
Zechariah 6:1–7:14 · Revelation 15:1–8 · Psalm 143:1–12 · Proverbs 30:24–28
Today’s story
Zechariah points toward the Branch who will build the Lord’s temple and rule as King and Priest. God also exposes fasting without justice, mercy, and compassion.
Those who overcame the beast worship beside the sea of glass as heaven prepares the final bowls of judgment.
David asks God for mercy, guidance, rescue, and a teachable spirit. Proverb Summary Small creatures display remarkable wisdom through preparation, cooperation, security, and persistence. Discover Jesus Jesus is both King and Priest - the Branch who builds God’s true dwelling. He wants worship that produces mercy and justice. Reflect Has my worship changed the way I treat people?
Fellowship What can the wisdom of small things teach us about faithful Christian living?
The story in children’s words
Zechariah saw four chariots with strong horses go out to walk through the whole earth. Then God told him to make crowns of silver and gold and set them on Joshua the priest's head. "Look! The man whose name is the Branch," God said. "He will build the LORD's temple, bear glory, and sit and rule on His throne. He will be a priest on His throne." God also reminded the people to judge fairly, show kindness, and not hurt widows, orphans, strangers, or the poor. Then John saw seven angels with the last troubles in golden bowls, and God's winners stood on a sea of glass, singing the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb: "Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty!" Jesus is the Branch, both King and Priest, and all nations will come and worship Him.