Bible Stories for Kids › Week 23: Rebuilding › Day 161

The Sun Will Rise

A Bible story for kids from Malachi 4. Day 161 of 365.

Malachi said a bright day is coming, like the sun coming up in the morning!

For people who love God, the “Sun” will rise with healing. They will jump and play like happy calves let out of the barn!

Malachi said God would send a prophet like Elijah first, to turn the hearts of parents to their kids and kids to their parents.

Key Verse

But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings.Malachi 4:2, ESV

Talk About It

What's your favorite thing about a sunrise?

Story Questions

What will rise with healing?

The sun of righteousness

What will God's people jump like?

Happy calves

Whom did God promise to send?

A prophet like Elijah

Try This Today

Wake up early one day this week to watch the sunrise together.

Pray Together

Jesus, you are the Sun who brings healing. Turn our family's hearts toward each other and toward you. Amen.