Looking for a beautiful book about Jesus to share with your family? Try "The Story of King Jesus" by Ben Irwin to discover the Bible stories captured in short prose and colorful illustrations that come to life from God's beginnings to contemporary times.
A nonprofit Christian publisher based in Colorado Springs, David C. Cook offers a unique opportunity for adults to connect with children with "The Story of King Jesus." Reading the familiar passages, author Ben Irwin manages to provide families with a new way to share the Gospel. As I expected to be re-reading God's message, I found that as I followed the story, what appeared in the illustrations offered a completely separate picture-story. Check it out! Scattered among the illustrations, by Nick Lee, are pictures of separate stories! I find it a magical opportunity to read along AND tell God's stories at once. Each image provides yet another Bible message.
In Mr. Irwin's "Note to Parents," he says this: "In the Bible, when the Israelites wanted to pass their faith to the next generation, they shared their ancient story of rescue; 'We were slaves of Pharoah in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand' (Deuteronomy 6:12). Stories have the power to nurture children's curiosity and to engage their imaginations." As the scenes unfold, parents have a unique opportunity to tell even more stories from scripture with the pictures skillfully scattered throughout. What a magical way to bring the Bible to life for the next generation of believers to then experience and someday share with their own families!
When I asked my own next generation, 10 year old Levi, if he would recommend "The Story of King Jesus," he said "Definitely!"
So too does this 49-year-old-gray-haired-blogging-hott-mama of four! I definitely encourage others to share "The Story of King Jesus" with children! Interested in receiving a copy? Please comment or message me to be entered to receive a complimentary book from David C. Cook.
