National Geographic Kids Who's Who in the Bible (Religion)
by Jill Rubalcaba
This valuable reference book features more than 100 notable people from the Old and New Testaments, offering kids a window into the biblical world and to the important men and women who shaped religious history. From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to Paul's ministry to the ancient world, this beautiful book pairs need-to-know information about biblical personalities with timeless artwork. Each vibrant, colorful profile is accompanied by fast facts, including which books of the Bible the per...
This illustrated reference book presents the story of Jesus in its setting to help learners discover the man of history and of faith and his importance in the world today. Episodes from Jesus' life are told through extracts and adaptations from the gospels, selected and arranged to present his birth and boyhood, his ministry, teachings, parables, miracles, friends, enemies, the events leading up to his death and the impact of the resurrection. These are all linked to information about where the...
Life of Jesus (Little Angel (Regina Press)) (Catholic Classics (Pb))
Moses knows his people are in trouble. Plucked from the River Nile, he’s a shy guy sent by God to get the Israelites back on track. And what an escape plan – free tickets for all on the Exodus Express! Will nasty Pharaoh stop them in their tracks? Or will they make it through the Red Sea channel tunnel to the promised land? This beautifully illustrated, rhyming retelling of the story of Moses will entertain young children and adults alike.
Do you know who the disciples were? Can you name their names? They followed Jesus everywhere and learned how to love like Him. Open up and find out what else they did!
Presents brief biographies of various key people from the Bible for children ages 8 and up.
The Bible is filled with incredible and interesting characters-from Jesus to Eglon, Gabriel to Legion. The Ultimate Bible Character Guide brings 150 of them to life with comic-book style illustrations and hundreds of facts for kids to explore. Young readers will be captivated to read about both well-known characters of the Bible and some they have yet to discover. They'll learn what characters' names meant, what strengths God gave them, who they considered enemies, and what battles they fought....
"He came down to earth from heaven", reads one popular Christmas carol. But what happened next? This book looks at the life of Jesus from the "coming down to earth" to the time when his friends saw him taken up to heaven. It introduces the child to twelve major episodes in the life of Jesus and helps to dispel the "three-month life span" indicated by the Christian year. The story is set within the context of Daisy Hill Primary School, where we meet Mrs Hazel and class 2H. Events covered include...
Using examples from the lives of notable men and women in God’s Word, respected pastor and Bible teacher Dr. Tony Evans helps children learn what it takes to be a hero for God’s Kingdom. Kids love a good hero story, but few know that real-life heroes, the people who God uses to accomplish His purposes, are simply men and women who trusted Him and chose to do things His way. Dr. Evans uses the stories of these seven Bible heroes to teach children powerful lessons about following and serv...
Not-So-Nice Bible Stories: Master Criminals
by Jonathan Schkade
The Bible teaches us that God always does what He says He will do. It is a great comfort to know, that God’s plans and purposes are not changed by men and women who make wrong or foolish choices. In a way that we cannot understand, God rules over everything, so that His promises are always fulfilled. From the first wrong choice made by Adam and Eve throughout the Bible we meet many people who chose well or who made foolish decisions. This book will help you to focus on God’s Word and His wisdom...
Growing up in communist Romania in the 1980s to atheist parents, Balazs never even heard Christianity spoken about. However, this was not the end of his story. Qualified for Heaven tracks his journey to Christ from meeting some Christian girls in school to wrestling with his need for cleansing and forgiveness. Written for youths, but encouraging to all!
When bombs fell over cities like Glasgow and London people would take refuge in shelters and tube stations until the all-clear signal sounded and 'normal' life resumed. Many years later Maurine remembered those times - the rationing, the evacuation, the fears and excitement of living as a child during the Second World War.Taking up her pen she wrote about those historic days. These were stories that she could leave behind so that others would know what it was like and the real secret of how they...
Polycarp anxiously waited until the sound of marching footsteps faded away. The Praetorian guard were on the move - ready to pounce on Christians or any other 'revolutionaries' that they might find. Papias is ready with his sword but Polycarp has another course in mind.These are the days when the catacombs are the dark shadowy refuges of the Christians and the amphitheatre is the sound of death to the believer. Polycarp though is one of the church leaders called on to give his life for Christ an...
Hearts and Hands (History Lives)
by Brandon Withrow and Mindy Withrow
Let history come to life – just the way it should do! Read the stories of the gifted preachers and justice fighters who led the 1st & 2nd Great Awakenings in the 18th and 19th centuries. Meet the American preacher who started a national revival in his tiny church. Spend time with the wealthy English politician and the former American slave woman who helped abolish slavery in their countries. Get to know the missionaries who built lasting Christian communities in China, India, and Africa. For t...
James didn't think much about the rain and where it came from as he struggled through the storms on his way to church. He didn't even care that much about going to church, he did all he could to avoid going. But one little letter changed all that. You see, James heard of the people of the South Pacific - people who had never heard of Christ - and in a heartbeat his life changed. He found a new-born love for God and a new attachment to a people who had never heard the truth about their Creator an...