As they got older, I wanted something we could read together. Of course I could tell them the stories and about what God told me, but I wanted them to read for themselves and learn to love reading the scriptures.
I searched for a long time for a great Children's bible. Most I read leaned toward works and legalism in very subtle ways. Most only retold the stories and put man or the child as the center. They didn't give the overall point of the bible: God. Then our boys' JK teacher at CCS used the Jesus Storybook Bible in class. We checked it out from the library. The kids loved reading it, so we bought one. And now we've bought two. The book gives the best picture of the bible; it's the story of God. He includes us in His story and the way He does that is through the rescuer, Jesus. Every story, from Joseph to Naaham, points to Jesus.
Each of the kids will pick it up to read it or look at the wonderful illustrations; however, Stuart loves it the most. He will often choose that as his story to read and one story is never enough. It's so endearing to see his love of hearing the word of God. He really wants to be baptized, but I'm not sure he's ready. I do see evidence in his life of living with Jesus, but he seems so young.
Anyway, in the car the other day, Stuart was flipping through Chase's bible that happened to be in the back.
"Mom, the bible is like a map."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, the whole bible talks about Jesus. Every story is like part of the map to Jesus."
Wow, he's really getting it!
So, if you are looking for a phenomenal children's bible, I highly recommend it!
http://www.jesusstorybookbible.com/
we love that bible! it's so awesome to hear of Stu's love of God's word!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Praise God for Stuart's understanding!
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