Day 6 · January 6
Kids Corner — Day 6
Genesis 13:5–15:21 · Matthew 5:27–5:48 · Psalm 6:1–6:10 · Proverbs 1:29–1:33
Today’s story
Abram and Lot separate, Abram rescues Lot, and God seals his covenant with a solemn promise. The Lord alone passes between the pieces, showing that the covenant’s fulfillment rests finally on God’s faithfulness.
Jesus presses beyond external rule-keeping to the heart, addressing lust, marriage, truthfulness, revenge, and love for enemies. Kingdom righteousness reflects the Father’s perfect love.
Psalm 6 is a cry from weakness, suffering, and tears. David pleads for mercy and finds confidence that the Lord has heard his prayer.
Those who reject wisdom ultimately eat the fruit of their own way, but those who listen dwell secure. Fools often build the very misery they later lament.
The story in children’s words
Abram and his nephew Lot had so many animals that the land felt too small. Abram was kind and let Lot choose first. Lot picked the green, well-watered land. Then God promised Abram all the land he could see, and more children than the stars. God made a special promise to Abram, and Abram believed God. Jesus taught that God wants our hearts to be clean and kind, not just our hands. He said to love even our enemies and pray for them. Jesus shows us the heart of God, who is kind to everyone.
It points to Jesus
Jesus fulfills the covenant promise to Abram and shows what God’s holy love looks like in human flesh. In him, grace and truth meet without compromise.
Talk about it
What stands out in God’s covenant-making with Abram?