"Now some people think the Bible is a book of rules, telling you what you should and shouldn't do. The Bible certainly does have some rules in it. They show you how life works best. But the Bible isn't mainly about you and what you should be doing. It's about God and what he has done.
Other people think the Bible is a book of heroes, showing you people you should copy. 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. They make some big mistakes (sometimes on purpose). They get afraid and run away. At times they are downright mean.
No, the Bible isn't a book of rules, or a book of heroes. The Bible is most of all a Story. It's an adventure story about a young Hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure. It's a love story about a brave Prince who leaves his palace, his throne -- everything -- to rescue the one he loves. It's like the most wonderful of fairy tales that has come true in real life!
You see, the best thing about this Story is -- it's true."
I am so excited about this book! I first found out about it because I know several families from my church who use this book for their family worship. They spoke VERY highly of how well this kids' Bible conveys the Gospel. I was so excited when I found this version that has both English and Spanish translations on every page! I am working with kids in Guatemala, so it is a perfect resource for me to have. I'm looking forward to many evenings of reading it with the kids in my home stay family (while I'm studying Spanish in Antigua), girls at The Oasis, and little ones at Casita Benjamin.
I also have to say that I have already learned so much from it reading it myself. Growing up, I was always so confused when I learned about how Abraham almost sacrificed Isaac one Sunday...and then about how Moses led God's people out of Egypt the next Sunday....and then about how Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery the next Sunday....and then how Jonah got swallowed by a whale the next Sunday.... Not only did I learn stories out of order, but I never understood why they mattered. I never understood that the WHOLE BIBLE points to Jesus...the whole Bible is an unfolding of God's ultimate plan to rescue us! This kids' Bible connects EVERY story to Jesus in a way that makes sense to kids (and twenty year olds like me!). How great for kids to learn about the Bible in such an intentional way. As I've read it, I have learned a lot of new Spanish vocabulary words and also had many "aha" moments. It's just beautiful.
God's Word is beautiful.
I can't wait to share more about this book later!
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