Jesus and Me Bible Storybook

by Stephen Elkins

Overview

Open Your Child’s Heart to the Amazing Love of Jesus

Getting to know Jesus means more than just telling Hisstories. It means building a lifelong relationship with the Lord. The Jesus and Me Bible Storybook begins thatrelationship by revealing the amazing—and personal—love of the Savior for eachof His children.

Bestselling author Stephen Elkins retells these stories ofJesus, beginning with the earliest prophecies of His birth and continuing allthe way through to His resurrection and ascension. Special “Jesus and Me”devotionals help children apply the Savior’s truths to their own lives, whilesweet, simple prayers encourage them to always look to the Lord. With the Jesus and Me Bible Storybook, your childwill discover . . .

the adventure of alife of faith!

Meets national education standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400323692
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	02/11/2014
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Stephen Elkins is an author, musician, and Grammy-nominated record producer. Elkins is alsothe author of thebestselling 100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs;100 Ways to Know God Loves Me;LullaBible;and Clifford the Big Red Dog Audio Series.

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Jesus and Me

Bible Storybook

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By Stephen Elkins, Claudine Gévry

Tommy Nelson

Copyright © 2014 Stephen Elkins
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4003-2369-2

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CHAPTER 1

When Did Moses Speak About Jesus?

Deuteronomy 18:15; John 1:45; 5:45–46; Luke 24:27

Jesus was the Son of God. But the Jews wanted proof. According to the Law of Moses, Jesus needed a witness to speak on His behalf. So Jesus told the Jews that Moses had written about Him. Fourteen hundred years before Jesus was born, Moses wrote, "The Lord your God will give you a prophet like me. He will be one of your own people. Listen to him."

How was Jesus like Moses? They were both prophets, priests, lawgivers, and leaders of men. They both taught new truths and new commandments. And they both performed miracles. After Philip met Jesus, he found Nathanael and told him, "Remember that Moses wrote in the law about a man who was coming.... We have found him. He is Jesus."

Dear Father, thank You for Jesus! Because those who find Him find peace. Amen.

Jesus and Me ...

There's another way Jesus was like Moses. Moses was called a deliverer. He obeyed God and delivered the Israelites from captivity in Egypt. Jesus was called "Deliverer" too. He delivers you and me from another kind of captivity—that of sin and death. That is why it is so important to find Jesus! Ask Him into your heart today!

Prophets Said Jesus Was the Promised One

Isaiah 9:6; Micah 5:2; Zechariah 12:10; Psalm 22:16–18

Dear Father, I believe the promise. I believe that Jesus is coming again. Help me share that good news with others. Amen.

Prophets were messengers for God. They told about things that would happen in the future. Isaiah was one of the greatest prophets. He lived eight hundred years before Jesus was born. But listen to the words Isaiah wrote about Jesus: "A child will be born to us. God will give a son to us.... His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace."

Through Isaiah, God gave us the wonderful promise of Jesus. But Isaiah wasn't the only prophet who spoke about Jesus. Micah told where He would be born; Zechariah said His side would be pierced; David said He would be crucified.

And they all said that someday the Promised One would come!

Jesus and Me ...

Jesus gave us another promise before leaving the earth and returning to heaven. Did you know that Jesus promised to come a second time? When He came the first time, not everyone got to see Him. But when He comes again, every eye will see Him coming in the clouds!

John the Disciple Said Jesus Was the Word

John 1:1; 14:9; Luke 13:3

The very first verse in the book of John tells us who Jesus is. John calls Him "the Word." Words help us understand things. Words describe things others have not seen, and words can save us from dangerous situations. For example, we shout, "Stop!" to prevent an accident.

John calls Jesus "the Word" because it is Jesus who helps us understand who God is. We haven't seen God, but Jesus tells us about God when He says, "He who has seen me has seen the Father." It is Jesus who tells us about heaven, and it is Jesus who saves us from the dangers of sin. "Change your hearts and lives!" He warns.

Jesus is the walking, talking, living, breathing Word of God.

Dear Father, thank You for Jesus, Your Word made flesh. And thank You for the Bible, Your Word made paper! Amen.

Jesus and Me ...

Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. He was sent to accomplish God's plan. What was God's plan? To save you and me from sin! God's Word was "made flesh" in Jesus. God's Word has also been "made paper." It's called the Bible! Read it every day.

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Table of Contents

Contents

When Did Moses Speak About Jesus?, 6,
Prophets Said Jesus Was the Promised One, 8,
John the Disciple Said Jesus Was the Word, 10,
The Angel Said Jesus Was the Son of God, 12,
A Special Name for a Special Baby, 14,
When Was Jesus Born?, 16,
Where Was Jesus Born?, 18,
The Wise Men Said Jesus Was the King of the Jews, 20,
Where Did Jesus Teach as a Boy?, 22,
Where Did Jesus Grow Up?, 24,
When Did Jesus' Ministry Begin?, 26,
John the Baptist Said Jesus Was the Lamb of God, 28,
He Taught About Baptism, 30,
Where Was Jesus Baptized?, 32,
God the Father Said Jesus Was His Beloved Son, 34,
Where Was Jesus Tempted by the Devil?, 36,
He Taught About Repentance, 38,
Where Did Jesus Call Many of His Disciples?, 40,
How Does Jesus Want Us to Live?, 42,
He Taught Us to Pray, 44,
Where Can We Find God's Kingdom?, 46,
He Taught the Golden Rule, 48,
When Did Nicodemus Come to Jesus?, 50,
How Long Does Salvation Last?, 52,
How Do We Receive Eternal Life?, 54,
The Samaritans Said Jesus Was the Savior of the World, 56,
He Taught Using Parables, 58,
The Wise and Foolish Builders, 60,
The Sower and the Seeds, 62,
The Mustard Seed, 64,
The Pearl, 66,
The Lost Sheep, 68,
He Healed Many, 70,
He Forgave Sin, 72,
He Fed Five Thousand, 74,
He Ruled over Nature, 76,
He Walked on Water, 78,
Peter Said Jesus Was the Christ, 80,
Jesus Said He Is, 82,
He Raised the Dead, 84,
Why Does Jesus Have Authority on Earth?, 86,
Why Did Jesus Love Children?, 88,
Where Did Jesus Bless the Children?, 90,
Why Did Jesus Die on a Cross for Me?, 92,
He Taught the Greatest Commandment, 94,
He Taught That He Loves Us, 96,
He Is Preparing a Home for Me, 98,
Jesus Said He Is Our Friend, 100,
How Will We Know When Jesus Comes Again?, 102,
Why Was Jesus Sent?, 104,
Why Did the Pharisees Plan to Do Away with Jesus?, 106,
Where Did Jesus Go to Pray?, 108,
When Did Peter Deny Jesus?, 110,
He Went to the Cross, 112,
Where Did Jesus Die on a Cross?, 114,
When Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?, 116,
He Rose from the Dead, 118,
When Did Thomas Believe Jesus Was Risen?, 120,
He Taught Us to Go and Tell the Good News, 122,
He Taught That He Will Never Leave Us, 124,
Where Is Jesus Now?, 126,
He Brought Salvation to the World, 128,
The Region of Israel, 130,
Can You Find?, 131,
Jerusalem (about AD 30), 132,
Can You Find?, 133,
When It Happened, 134,