Week 946 · Old Testament · about 2 minutes · 294 words
🏔️ Zechariah 1
Zechariah 1 opens with these words: “In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, Yahweh’s word came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet,…” The line to keep is Zechariah 1:9: “Then I asked, ‘My lord, what are these?’” The angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what these are.”” Carry the word “asked” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Zechariah 1 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, Yahweh’s word came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying,” 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, “They reported to Yahweh’s angel who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have walked back and forth through the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and in peace.”” Zechariah 1 opens with these words: “In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, Yahweh’s word came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet,…” The line to keep is Zechariah 1:9: “Then I asked, ‘My lord, what are these?’” The angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what these are.”” Carry the word “asked” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Zechariah 1:9: “Then I asked, ‘My lord, what are these?’” The angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what these are.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Zechariah 1? Then try this: Read “Then I asked, ‘My lord, what are these?’” The angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what…” 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.
“Then I asked, ‘My lord, what are these?’” The angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what these are.””
Zechariah 1:9 · Zechariah 1
Say it
Practice Zechariah 1:9
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Iasked,‘Mylord,whatarethese?’”Thewhotalkedwithmetome,“Iwillshowyouwhattheseare.”
Talk about it
- What happens first in Zechariah 1?
- Read “Then I asked, ‘My lord, what are these?’” The angel who talked with me said to me, “I will show you what…” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Zechariah 1 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Zechariah 1. Help us remember Zechariah 1:9 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Zechariah 1 is long, read Zechariah 1:9 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 946 · the whole night
🏔️ Zechariah 1
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