Baby's First Bible Boxed Set: The Story of Jesus, Noah's Ark, the Story of Moses, Adam and Eve (Bible Stories)

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And it’s not Machiavellian of the Church to suggest that we all relate to metaphors, so why not recognise an effective communication channel where it exists. The introduction celebrates the way the biblical authors ‘were…gifted to see greater truths than they could have imagined on their own’, and this book points us to inspired story-sharing with children and families.

The broad framework gives an excellent foundation for a balanced and full understanding of Christian faith and life.

Each story is presented on a double page with the reading on one side and, on the other, a variety of different ways to engage with the biblical passage which includes a short commentary and questions that can be used around the food table or in a group. It was held in Syria until 1958, when it was smuggled out of the country and given to Izhak Ben-Zvi,the President of Israel. Unless we experience God's presence in the everyday of our weekday lives, faith is highly likely to remain sheltered, shallow and vulnerable. Prior to that he was Director of the Lincoln Theological Institute and has also been Chaplain and Director of Studies at Christ’s College, Cambridge.

There is also a section that covers best-loved Bible passages and a page with further resources for you to explore. They will need a way of presenting their ideas to the church, perhaps through a slot in the PCC meeting.The commentaries for each story are great if you need to better summarise the story but can't do so in your own words. There's much on these pages that parents, carers, grandparents or readers of any kind will find hugely beneficial when engaging with the Bible and its stories. As a charity, we rely on fundraising and gifts in wills to deliver Anna Chaplaincy, Living Faith, Messy Church and Parenting for Faith. Lucy presents fifty themes based on the Bible (one third Old Testament, two thirds New Testament) such as leaving home, making mistakes, feeling lost and being found. These last two titles reflect on the nature of service as a holy habit, and how a willingness to serve may become embedded in the Christian’s daily life.