I think it would be better labeled the Jesus storybook, because this is not the bible. The more I read this the more I don't like it.
Our Story starts where all good stories start. This is the Child who would one day - but wait. This is the Child upon whom everything would depend. He is like the missing piece in the puzzle - the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together, and suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.Īnd this is no ordinary baby. Every Story in the Bible whispers his name. And at the center of the Story, there is a baby. It takes the whole Bible to tell this Story. The Story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them. There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one Big Story. You see, the best thing about this Story is- it's true. It's like the most wonderful of fairy tales that has come true in real life! It's a love story about a brave Prince who leave his palace, his throne- everything- to rescue the one he loves. It's an adventure story about a young hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure. No, the Bible isn't a book of rules, or a book of heroes. They make some big mistakes (sometimes on purpose). The Bible does have some heroes in it, but (as you'll soon find out) most of the people in the Bible aren't heroes at all. Other people think the Bible is a book of heroes, showing you people you should copy. But the Bible isn't mainly about you and what you should be doing. The Bible certainly does have some rules in it. Now, some people think the bible is a book of rules, telling you what you should and shouldn't do. The way a dolphin swims.Īnd God put it into words, too, and wrote it in a book called "the Bible." He wrote his message everywhere! Because God created everything in his world to reflect him like a mirror- to show us what is is like, to help us know him, to make our hearts sing. God wrote, "I love you"- he wrote it in the sky, and on the earth, and under the sea. :) Here's an excerpt from the beginning of the book. If I tag you in this note, it's because I think you are a good parent or you love kids. I mean, what kid wouldn't understand that? So this is just my little recommendation to you. The Pharisees are referred to as Extra-Super-Holy-People.
"Every story whispers his name," the title truthfully claims. (Sorry to spoil the surprise for all of my friends out there awaiting gifts) I have read most of the book, and it's honest, clever, thoughtful, and definitely kid-friendly. And now, I have purposed to buy it for every child's birthday or baby shower that comes across my calendar. Through one of my favorite singer/songwriters, I have come across The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. I have never been impressed, really, preferring the real thing to the cheesy, cartoony pages of children's Bibles. As a teacher, I have seen dozens of children's Bibles.
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