Day 5 · January 5
Kids Corner — Day 5
Genesis 11:1–13:4 · Matthew 5:1–5:26 · Psalm 5:1–5:12 · Proverbs 1:24–1:28
Today’s story
Humanity gathers at Babel to make a name for itself, but God scatters proud ambition. He then calls Abram out of idolatry, promising land, blessing, and a worldwide mission through his offspring.
Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with kingdom blessings, calling his people to be salt and light and to practice a righteousness deeper than outward religion. He moves from murder to anger and from ritual to reconciliation.
David brings his desires, fears, and expectation before God each morning. The Lord is holy, welcomes the upright, and shields his people with favor.
Wisdom warns that those who reject her call will eventually face the consequences of their refusal. Delay in listening to God is never neutral.
The story in children’s words
People built a tall tower to make themselves famous, but God mixed up their words so they could not understand each other. They spread out all over the earth. Then God called a man named Abram to leave his home and follow Him. God promised to bless Abram and his whole family. On a mountain, Jesus taught the people how God blesses them. He said God blesses the humble, the sad who are comforted, and the gentle. Jesus teaches us the way to live in God's family.
It points to Jesus
Jesus is the true seed of Abraham through whom all nations are blessed. He also embodies the righteousness he commands and forms a people who display God’s kingdom in the world.
Talk about it
What does Babel reveal about collective human pride?