Description
How do you explain the gospel to toddlers and preschoolers? Often adults are stumped, but Jared Kennedy's focus on the promises of God makes the gospel come alive to the littlest hearts. Throughfifty-two Old and New Testament stories, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible highlights God's perfect promises. Every page pops with bright colors, playful illustrations, fun learning opportunities, and, best of all each story points children to Jesus.
Kids know the value of a promise. Through the gospel, our good and all-powerful God keeps his word and fulfills his promises to us better than we could have ever thought or imagined!
In The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible, author Jared Kennedy traces God's perfect promises through fifty-two Old and New Testament stories, retold in simple and compelling ways with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Each gospel-centered story highlights God's tale of redemption through Jesus and the unexpected and surprising ways that God's grace and mercy are revealed throughout the Bible. Children will hear the good news of God's love for them clearly expressed in ways that will speak to their young hearts. Brightly colored illustrations highlight the stories and add fun teaching elements of counting, opposites, patterns, and object recognition to keep even the youngest child's attention. Every story also ends with a question that parents and caregivers can use to further reinforce the message.
Through reading this book one chapter at a time to your children or letting them read it to you! even the youngest kids will come to know that God's promises are especially for them, and that God always keeps his promises.
Endorsements
"This simple, beautifully illustrated story Bible is perfect for helping the youngest members of God's family trace the gospel thread through the rich tapestry of Scripture. It will be the first story Bible I buy for all my grandchildren."
Iain Duguid, Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary; author
"Jared Kennedy has created a spectacular resource to help us teach the Bible to our youngest children. Though the language is simple enough for toddlers, the gospel truth it carries can and will transform lives. The illustrations compliment the story, creating a colorful journey for children as they discover the promises of God and how they are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. I will be placing a copy of this book in all our children's ministry classrooms and recommending that every family in our church with small children add it to their bookshelf."
Marty Machowski, Pastor; author of The Ology, The Gospel Story Bible, and other books and curriculum for the church and family
"With colorful, attention-grabbing illustrations and simple, heart-grabbing stories, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible is a must for you and your littles."
Jessica Thompson, speaker; podcaster; author of Everyday Grace
Product Details
Title: The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible
Author: Jared Kennedy
Publisher: New Growth Press
Pages: 320
Ages: 3-5 Years
Binding: Hardback
Size: 22.2 x 22.2 x 3.8 cm
ISBN: 9781945270048