My First Story of Jesus

by Tim Dowley, Roger Langton (Illustrator)

Overview

Introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! My First Story of Jesus helps young children understand that Jesus is a real person who loves people, performed miracles, and taught about God, His Father in heaven.

Artist Roger Langton has created colorful, lively illustrations that draw children into this timeless story.  Peek into Jesus’ childhood and follow along as He grows up.  Listen in as He teaches parables and performs awesome miracles.  Let the story of Jesus, God’s Son, inspire your child as it inspires you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575674308
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	02/01/2007
Series:	My First Story Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

TIM DOWLEY, a native of London, holds a bachelor's degree in history and a doctorate in church history, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books on biblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works on music and literature. A few of his latest books include Bible Atlas, A Public Faith: From Constantine to the Medieval World AD 312-600, My First Story of Christmas, and Bedtime Book of Bible Stories. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in Clapham, South London, with his wife and family.

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My First Story of Jesus

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By Tim Dowely, Roger Langton

Moody Publishers

Copyright © 2007 Lion Hudson plc/Tim Dowley and Peter Wyart
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-57567-430-8

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CHAPTER 1

Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem.

Later, he went to live with his parents, Joseph and Mary, in Nazareth.

When Jesus was twelve, his parents took him to Jerusalem.

But they lost him in the crowds.

At last they found Jesus again. He was talking to the Jewish teachers in the Temple. They were amazed at the wise things he said.

As he grew up, Jesus knew that God had a special job for him. Crowds of people went to hear a man called John preach in the desert.

He dipped them in the river Jordan to show that they were making a clean start.

One day Jesus came and said to John, "Baptize me, too." So John dipped Jesus in the river Jordan.

When Jesus came out of the water, a dove appeared. God said, "You are my son. I am pleased with you."

Jesus called twelve men to be his special friends. Some were fishermen on Lake Galilee.

They visited little villages and big cities.

Jesus told people special stories about how God wants our world to be.

People were amazed when they listened to him.

Many followed him.

Jesus told a story about a shepherd who had 100 sheep.

One day he lost one. He went searching for it all night.

At last the shepherd found the lost sheep. He was so happy!

Jesus said that God is happy when anyone turns to him.

Jesus told the story of a man who was on a long journey. Robbers beat him and stole everything he had.

He cried out for help.

A priest passed by ... A temple servant passed by.

Then a stranger from another country stopped and helped him.

Jesus said that the stranger who helped was a good neighbor.

One day Jesus was teaching lots of people in a house. Some men came carrying a sick friend.

But they couldn't get into the house. It was too full.

The friends made a hole in the roof and lowered the sick man.

(Continues...)

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