Day 41 · February 8
Kids Corner — Day 41
Exodus 30:11–31:18 · Matthew 26:47–26:68 · Psalm 32:1–32:11 · Proverbs 8:27–8:32
The story in children’s words
Every grown man in Israel gave a small coin, half a shekel, as an offering for God's tent. The rich gave no more, and the poor gave no less, because every person counts the same with God. God filled a craftsman named Bezalel with His Spirit, so he could make beautiful things of gold, wood, and stone. God also reminded His people to rest on the seventh day, just as He rested. That night, Judas led soldiers to the garden, and they arrested Jesus. Jesus did not fight back. He was taken to the leaders, who asked Him hard questions, but Jesus stood strong and true. Jesus let them take Him, because He came to save us.
It points to Jesus
Exodus shows how carefully people had to prepare to approach God's presence. Psalm 32 celebrates the blessing of having sin forgiven. Then Matthew shows us how that forgiveness would ultimately become possible. Jesus - the innocent One - is betrayed, accused, struck, and condemned. He willingly moves toward the cross to carry the sin of the guilty. We hide our sin. Jesus came to take it away. Because of Him, forgiveness is not merely something we hope for. It is a gift God offers through Christ. It ALL Points to Jesus.
Talk about it
Share with someone: How has knowing you are forgiven changed - or how could it change - the way you live? Encourage one another to bring everything honestly before Jesus.