My First Message: Amazing Stories of the Bible
Eugene Peterson’s The Message Bible paraphrase has been very helpful in relating the wisdom of the Bible in modern-day language. Amazing Stories of the Bible uses passages from The Message to tell the stories of David and Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Jonah and the Huge Fish, and Bread and Fish for All. Each story is accompanied by bright, cartoonish pictures, and sections titled “Pray” and “Live.” The book also includes a fun audio CD. The story is written in a very interactive style. Each page asks a question, such as “How much taller was Goliath than you?” or “David didn’t want to use armor to protect himself. What did David think would protect him?” The prayer at the end of the story of David and Goliath says, “Tell God some of the things you are afraid of. Ask God to be with you whenever you are afraid. Ask him to give you courage to be brave and to stand up for what is right.”The “Live” section suggests acting out the story, talking about heroes you know, and memorizing Philippians 4:6, which says “Instead of worrying, pray.” The CD is narrated by Manty, the praying mantis, and the stories are read by a young girl and set to background music
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