Eyewitness: Stories before Jesus

by Gordon Jaquiery

Overview

Kings and prophets, miracles and mistakes. God's people present His unfolding story through 17 more stories from the lives of Old Testament characters. 38 pages, with full page colour photographs placing each story in a modern setting.

These inspiring and quirky stories, from the author's imagination, are based on stories straight from the Bible. What would the story look like from an eyewitness? A different point of view from the traditional stories, these tales challenge the reader to think for themselves about what it would have been like to be there.

The stories are told from the unique perspective of people such as Joshua, Ruth, Elijah, Elisha, Naaman, David and Jonah.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780473338893
Publisher:	Acumen Publishing
Publication date:	12/17/2016
Series:	Eyewitness , #1
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	3 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

A 'God Moment' in history (Joshua 1-4)
Life does have its ups and downs (Ruth 1)
Blessings in Bethlehem (Ruth 2-4)
A miracle in really tough times (1 Kings 17: 8-24)
Showdown on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18)
A tornado, earthquake, and fire - and a voice (1 Kings 19)
An evil queen and an innocent man (1 Kings 21)
An amazing jar of oil (2 Kings 4: 1-7)
A miracle in an upper room (2 Kings 4: 8-37)
Obedience is so important (2 Kings 5)
A remarkable victory (2 Kings 8: 6-23)
A very special teenager (1 Samuel 16, 17, 18 & 2 Samuel 2, 5, 6, 7)
Honouring and remembering God (2 Samuel 6)
Friends indeed (2 Samuel 9)
Temptation and forgiveness (2 Samuel 11)
An astonishing story of the sea (Jonah 1-2)
A hard learned lesson (Jonah 3-4)

Editorial Reviews

This is a great way to tell Bible stories! I especially like the way the stories are written seemingly first hand, adventurous and factual. Great pictures and photos, with people from different ethnic backgrounds. It's a unique style.
Jeannie Knott, Pastor,
Elim International Church, Wellington

My mother tells the story that when we were tenting and Dad was in full swing with our bedtime stories she noticed a crowd outside the tent, straining to hear. And it wasn't just children! I hope lots of parents enjoy retelling these timeless tales and creating a legacy of story in their family.
Ros Jaquiery, daughter

A well-told story is very powerful. It can teach, challenge, and help us understand. In person, Gordon Jaquiery is a gifted story-teller for all ages. Here, he re-tells famous Old Testament stories through the eyes of people who might have been eyewitnesses, evoking both enjoyment and emotion while giving the reader an opportunity to reflect and learn. This book is fresh and powerful.
Michael Steer, Titahi Bay Community Church

This is a wonderful collection of Bible stories before the time of Jesus, told with humour and imagination. They cast new light on well-known tales, and introduce ones which aren't told as often. They invite us to find ourselves in the stories of everyday people who encounter God in the midst of their lives.
Rev Sharon Ross Ensor, Director
Presbyterian Church Schools' Resource Office

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