Week 694 · Old Testament · about 3 minutes · 257 words
🪔 Proverbs 30
Proverbs 30 opens with these words: “The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:” The line to keep is Proverbs 30:5: ““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Carry the word “word” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Proverbs 30 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, ““The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.” Proverbs 30 opens with these words: “The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:” The line to keep is Proverbs 30:5: ““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Carry the word “word” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Proverbs 30:5: ““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Proverbs 30? Then try this: Read ““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
Proverbs 30:5 · Proverbs 30
Say it
Practice Proverbs 30:5
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
“EverywordofGodisHeisatothosewhotakeinhim.
Talk about it
- What happens first in Proverbs 30?
- Read ““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Proverbs 30 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Proverbs 30. Help us remember Proverbs 30:5 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Proverbs 30 is long, read Proverbs 30:5 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 694 · the whole night
🪔 Proverbs 30
Story, coloring page, word search, and the verse to trace.
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