Paraphrase of John 1:12-13 (p. [351]) : For anyone who says yes to Jesus - For anyone who believes what Jesus said - For anyone who will just reach out to take it - Then God will give them this wonderful gift (Jesus, the substitute person for payment to God for our sins) " To be born into a whole new life - To be who they really are - Who God always made them to be - Their own true selves - God's dear child. Because, you see, the most wonderful thing...

"This selection of Bible stories, paraphrased for young readers, uses language and imagery appropriate for children while remaining faithful to the spirit of the biblical texts."--P. [9].

The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audience. Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions' den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible's most powerful stories--27 in all--are compellingly...

God Gave Us the Bible introduces kids to the STORY of stories--the love story between God and his people. Ideal for readers aged 3 to 7, written in a framework where Little Cub and her animal friends reflect many of the questions young readers have about Bible stories. The book features forty-five Bible stories and concepts that every child should know/be introduced to, like Noah and the Ark, the Birth of Jesus, and Jesus Feeds the 5,000 in a very...

A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.

A contented whale one day sees a ship tossed on the waves by a storm and obeys God's command to save a drowning man by swallowing him.

"A retelling of the biblical tale of Jonah and the whale"--