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320 pages, Hardcover
Published October 1, 2019
This is a beautiful illustrated children's story Bible that breaks down Scripture from Genesis to Revelation and focuses on how the Bible as a whole focuses on the promises of God. It is a brilliant idea and the artwork is absolutely STUNNING. Each chapter focuses on a particular story and then is followed up with questions to interact with kids. I could definitely see this being implemented into a children's church curriculum, which makes sense because Lyell has been a children's church leader for many decades. My only real issue with this little book is that there are lines that are not theologically or contextually relevant. For instance, when address the story of Saul being blind and led to fast for three days before Ananias lays hands on him to restore his sight, Lyell says that it is probably because he was so guilty from all the people he had killed. That's a big nope and it incorrectly portrays the power of the spiritual act of fasting that a man who has persecuted Jews who believed in Jesus being the Messiah. That's just one example out of couple that I had issue with. However, I think it's a beautiful book and I would recommend reading to your little ones especially if you are struggling to explain the overarching significance of Jesus throughout all of the stories of the Bible.