Parables For Kids

Retells eight parables, such as the Prodigal Son, the Persistent Widow, and the Good Samaritan, in terms of modern situations. Includes the Biblical version and interpretive text.

Tells a parable in which the farmer turns a simple pumpkin into a glorious sight to illustrate that God wants His children to be full of light.

"Reproducible handouts included!"--Cover.

One of the most important gifts parents can give their children is to teach them the Holy Scriptures. In a format tailored for toddlers and young children, Parables of Jesus for Children shares twenty-five New Testament parables, the Lords Prayer, and Beatitudes that encourage youngsters to think and helps them learn the valuable and timeless lessons taught by each parable. Author Robert Bagnetto offers an entertaining collection of both familiar and new parables containing morals for children to remember and practice in their own lives. Included parables teach young people that God will find them if they wander away, help them remember the importance of practicing acts of kindness, and encourage them to keep in mind that unconditional love forgives all mistakes. Bagnetto transforms ancient stories using easily understood language to help children remember all that is important to being a good Christian both now and in adulthood. Parables of Jesus for Children reminds both the young and old about the power of the Kingdom of God, the importance of prayer, and the peacefulness that comes from divine love.

The parables of Jesus, including such familiar episodes as "The Good Samaritan" and "The Prodigal Son," are retold as folk tales with the characters depicted as animals.

This new children's storybook Bible is filled with the most beloved stories about Jesus, each reflecting how much God loves His children. Brightly illustrated and warmly written, each page draws children ages 4 to 8 in, challenging them to learn about Jesus and practice what He teaches. Young ones will hear the story about the good Samaritan and be encouraged to be a good neighbor by showing God's wonderful love to all those in need. From the story about Jesus calming the sea, children are reminded that as long as Jesus is with them, there is nothing to be afraid of. This refreshing collection of true-to-Scripture stories is sure to become a favorite Bible storybook as the life of Jesus unfolds and touches the very heart of a child.

In eight retellings, Mary Hoffman shows how Jesus used simple parables to convey essential truths to his listeners. The parables include The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, and The House on the Rock.

Jesus often spoke about the "kingdom of God." But what is the kingdom of God? For his friends who listened to him, it was a big mystery. To help them understand, Jesus told them stories, called parables. Three of those stories are in this book -- Publisher.

Retells eight parables, such as the foolish farmer, the sheep that was lost, and two men who talked to God, in terms of modern situations. Includes the Biblical version and interpretive text.