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Who Is Jesus?: Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family
Children learn from the earliest age that Jesus loves them and that they should love him back, but do they really understand who Jesus is? How do you help a child get to know someone they can’t see and hear? Thankfully, God gives us a whole Bible of word pictures to help us get to know and love Jesus. In Who is Jesus?, Joe and Kate Hox combine illustrations and deep thoughts simply shared to bring forty word pictures of Jesus to life.
The Bible is filled with stories and symbols that point us to Jesus as the Savior, the only One who can bring us back to God. God has the best plan, and the biggest and best story. Forty pictures of Jesus—twenty stories from the Old Testament and twenty stories from the New Testament—will guide family devotions and encourage rich conversations about who Jesus is, why he came to earth, and how we can get to know him now. The pictures tell stories about arks, rams caught in a thicket, snakes, sticks, rocks, shepherds, sheep, water, bread, and so much more.
Each picture of Jesus includes a captivating illustration, a key verse to remember, Bible passages to discuss, a family devotion to read, reflection questions, and a song. Families will explore together the rich imagery of the Bible and learn about God’s great love for his people through Jesus Christ his Son.
Who is Jesus? can be used any time throughout the year. This book is especially helpful to guide families through the forty days of Lent leading up to Easter.
The Bible is filled with stories and symbols that point us to Jesus as the Savior, the only One who can bring us back to God. God has the best plan, and the biggest and best story. Forty pictures of Jesus—twenty stories from the Old Testament and twenty stories from the New Testament—will guide family devotions and encourage rich conversations about who Jesus is, why he came to earth, and how we can get to know him now. The pictures tell stories about arks, rams caught in a thicket, snakes, sticks, rocks, shepherds, sheep, water, bread, and so much more.
Each picture of Jesus includes a captivating illustration, a key verse to remember, Bible passages to discuss, a family devotion to read, reflection questions, and a song. Families will explore together the rich imagery of the Bible and learn about God’s great love for his people through Jesus Christ his Son.
Who is Jesus? can be used any time throughout the year. This book is especially helpful to guide families through the forty days of Lent leading up to Easter.
96 pages, Hardcover
Published January 31, 2022
About the author
Kate Hox
2 books2 followersKate Hox is a mom of four kids and wife to illustrator Joe Hox. She is graduate of Dordt University holds a degree in elementary education. Kate has always loved books, especially gospel-centered resources for the family, and she's passionate about encouraging other families to develop a family worship routine. Kate is the author of Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share with Your Family and Who Is God? 52 Pictures to Share with Your Family.
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February 25, 2022
Let me put it up front that this is a great book. You’re 40 days with this devotional will be impactful. But I have to clear something about this book. No these are not negative stuff but it will help you know before hand what this book is about and have a great time enjoying it .
First. the subtitle. “40 Pictures To Share With Your Family” doesn’t mean this is a picture driven book that you’ll meditate with a great artwork and a few lines or Bible verses. This is not a picture book. The illustrations of Joe Hoax are amazing here for sure. A departure from the books he usually illustrated from New Growth Press that are for kids. The artworks here are penetrating and compliments the devotional entries. I wonder if Joe Hox would be doing comicbooks soon which I think he can pull it off.
What is lit on this devotional book is that Kate didn’t wrote the “names” or “titles” of Jesus in a random way. Instead she followed the biblical narrative. Usually for target audience of this kind of book, it would start with Genesis or presenting Jesus as the serpent crusher. Instead, she started with Jesus being the first born (Colossians 1: 15-17) meaning its way before creation when it was just the Trinity. Hox is straight on setting up Jesus divinity at the beginning that building it up and discussing it as the book progresses or being saved for the climax. This is a crucial thing to have it out that early in the book.
So after setting up with that verse in Colossians, Who is Jesus? then flows from Genesis to Revelations. Yes, Revelations is in the final chapter and wow, Kate Hox really poured her powers over it by presenting an awesome finale that will move you. If you have to read just one entry that will leave you at awe with Jesus, then this is the one.
I know I told you the spoiler but let’s rewind back. Each chapters tells you a summary of the stories pertaining to the names or title of Christ. I enjoyed every bit of it because Kate Hox is not just a good story teller she also sprinkle backstories that are familiar and some that are new to me. Nicely done, refreshing and a winner for me. Which makes me almost forget that this is a devotional book for lent.
This may be a devotional but the written part are meaty. Again don’t be fooled by the word “devotional”. So this is not an inspirational book if that’s your definition of devotional. The chapters are short enough to be devotional but the content is not. The “Reflect” section at the end of each chapter are not just an add on but it helps you meditate deeper to what has been discussed. I’m impressed by what Kate Hox wrote in this book.
Who is Jesus? is what a lent devotional should be. For a reviewer like me I have to read this book in a fast pace. It leaves me a bit weary if I have the “devotional mode” reading. It’s meant to be read daily. When I switch on my “regular book” reading I still enjoy it. Either way you’ll enjoy reading, sharing and soaking your soul with who Jesus.
My verdict:
4.5 of out 5
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First. the subtitle. “40 Pictures To Share With Your Family” doesn’t mean this is a picture driven book that you’ll meditate with a great artwork and a few lines or Bible verses. This is not a picture book. The illustrations of Joe Hoax are amazing here for sure. A departure from the books he usually illustrated from New Growth Press that are for kids. The artworks here are penetrating and compliments the devotional entries. I wonder if Joe Hox would be doing comicbooks soon which I think he can pull it off.
What is lit on this devotional book is that Kate didn’t wrote the “names” or “titles” of Jesus in a random way. Instead she followed the biblical narrative. Usually for target audience of this kind of book, it would start with Genesis or presenting Jesus as the serpent crusher. Instead, she started with Jesus being the first born (Colossians 1: 15-17) meaning its way before creation when it was just the Trinity. Hox is straight on setting up Jesus divinity at the beginning that building it up and discussing it as the book progresses or being saved for the climax. This is a crucial thing to have it out that early in the book.
So after setting up with that verse in Colossians, Who is Jesus? then flows from Genesis to Revelations. Yes, Revelations is in the final chapter and wow, Kate Hox really poured her powers over it by presenting an awesome finale that will move you. If you have to read just one entry that will leave you at awe with Jesus, then this is the one.
I know I told you the spoiler but let’s rewind back. Each chapters tells you a summary of the stories pertaining to the names or title of Christ. I enjoyed every bit of it because Kate Hox is not just a good story teller she also sprinkle backstories that are familiar and some that are new to me. Nicely done, refreshing and a winner for me. Which makes me almost forget that this is a devotional book for lent.
This may be a devotional but the written part are meaty. Again don’t be fooled by the word “devotional”. So this is not an inspirational book if that’s your definition of devotional. The chapters are short enough to be devotional but the content is not. The “Reflect” section at the end of each chapter are not just an add on but it helps you meditate deeper to what has been discussed. I’m impressed by what Kate Hox wrote in this book.
Who is Jesus? is what a lent devotional should be. For a reviewer like me I have to read this book in a fast pace. It leaves me a bit weary if I have the “devotional mode” reading. It’s meant to be read daily. When I switch on my “regular book” reading I still enjoy it. Either way you’ll enjoy reading, sharing and soaking your soul with who Jesus.
My verdict:
4.5 of out 5
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January 10, 2023
Beautiful attributes of Jesus, made clear but not watered down. I learned a lot and fell in love with him even more. Short readings made it easy to pick up even on busy days and the discussion questions were really fantastic. Will be doing this again when my littles are older
April 20, 2023
This has been one of the most deeply meaningful devotional resources our family has read. (And we've read quite a few!) The way that the author connects each story (in both the Old and New Testaments) to Christ is compelling and insightful for any age. I also love the meaningful questions at the back of each chapter (and the answers in the very back) as well as the song suggestions. Each morning's devotion led our family into a beautiful time of worship. Though many people use this resource around Lent and Easter, it's truly wonderful any time of year. I'm so thankful for Kate & Joe Hox and their excellent, Christ-exalting work!
April 3, 2022
40 Answers to A Critical Question
One of the most important questions is WHO IS JESUS? Kate Hox has written 40 devotions which include a key verse, Bible passages for reference, and reflection questions. The devotions are divided equally between the Old Testament and the New Testament. In the introduction shows how the book can be used for Lent and Easter but these well-written devotions can be used at any point throughout the year.
Joe Hox has added beautiful illustrations to each devotion. I loved the writing in these devotions and how each one shows a different aspect of Jesus Christ. For example, Day 25 is called “Jesus the Cleanser” and tells the story of Jesus making a whip and using it to drive out the money changers from the temple. “Imagine the surprise, the yelling of angry sellers, the mooing of the cattle, and the bleating of the sheep. ‘Get these out of here!’ he said, ‘Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!’ (John 2:16)” (Page 98)
I highly recommend WHO IS JESUS?
W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed .
One of the most important questions is WHO IS JESUS? Kate Hox has written 40 devotions which include a key verse, Bible passages for reference, and reflection questions. The devotions are divided equally between the Old Testament and the New Testament. In the introduction shows how the book can be used for Lent and Easter but these well-written devotions can be used at any point throughout the year.
Joe Hox has added beautiful illustrations to each devotion. I loved the writing in these devotions and how each one shows a different aspect of Jesus Christ. For example, Day 25 is called “Jesus the Cleanser” and tells the story of Jesus making a whip and using it to drive out the money changers from the temple. “Imagine the surprise, the yelling of angry sellers, the mooing of the cattle, and the bleating of the sheep. ‘Get these out of here!’ he said, ‘Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!’ (John 2:16)” (Page 98)
I highly recommend WHO IS JESUS?
W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed .
April 6, 2026
One of the richest resources we've used for our kids, 9 and 11. Such intentional questions that have you dive into Scripture, and insightful connections that even taught us parents a couple of things!
March 16, 2022
How can you introduce your children to Jesus? In Who Is Jesus? Kate Hox presents 40 pictures to help you share Jesus with your family.
Exciting and Insightful
With bold illustrations, this book will help get your kids curious about discovering who Jesus is and what he came to do. By opening with Jesus Is the Firstborn Over All Creation, the book shares Colossians 1:15–17 with a short devotion and reflection questions. The rest of the book follows this pattern, and it is exciting and insightful.
What I most appreciated were the theological truths that your kids will uncover. Day 28 shows that Jesus is the Light of the World. While John 8:12 is the main text, the book recalls the four giant pillars in the temple, with four branches that came out like a lampstand. By recounting Jesus’ interactions with the Jews, the book brilliantly shows how Jesus fulfills The Feast of Tabernacles.
Christ Throughout the Bible
The illustrations by Joe Hox will capture the imagination of your children. And the chapters by Kate Hox draw your attention to different allusions and pictures of Christ throughout the Bible: Jesus Is the Ark and the Door, Jesus Is the Passover Lamb, and Jesus Is the Rock Moses Struck are some of my favorites.
This book is perfect for family devotions, as answers to reflection questions and suggested songs are included at the back of the book. In fact, the reflection questions will prompt you to further study, allowing you to go deeper into God’s Word. But I can easily see this being used in Sunday School, discipleship, or for simply enjoyable devotional reading.
Seeing and Meeting Jesus
The book ends by revealing that Jesus is the Bridegroom, with Revelation 19:7 as the key verse. The wedding feast is the perfect way to celebrate all that was learned before in the book while also looking forward to seeing Jesus face-to-face. This book will help your children meet him now.
I received a media copy of Who Is Jesus? and this is my honest review.
Exciting and Insightful
With bold illustrations, this book will help get your kids curious about discovering who Jesus is and what he came to do. By opening with Jesus Is the Firstborn Over All Creation, the book shares Colossians 1:15–17 with a short devotion and reflection questions. The rest of the book follows this pattern, and it is exciting and insightful.
What I most appreciated were the theological truths that your kids will uncover. Day 28 shows that Jesus is the Light of the World. While John 8:12 is the main text, the book recalls the four giant pillars in the temple, with four branches that came out like a lampstand. By recounting Jesus’ interactions with the Jews, the book brilliantly shows how Jesus fulfills The Feast of Tabernacles.
Christ Throughout the Bible
The illustrations by Joe Hox will capture the imagination of your children. And the chapters by Kate Hox draw your attention to different allusions and pictures of Christ throughout the Bible: Jesus Is the Ark and the Door, Jesus Is the Passover Lamb, and Jesus Is the Rock Moses Struck are some of my favorites.
This book is perfect for family devotions, as answers to reflection questions and suggested songs are included at the back of the book. In fact, the reflection questions will prompt you to further study, allowing you to go deeper into God’s Word. But I can easily see this being used in Sunday School, discipleship, or for simply enjoyable devotional reading.
Seeing and Meeting Jesus
The book ends by revealing that Jesus is the Bridegroom, with Revelation 19:7 as the key verse. The wedding feast is the perfect way to celebrate all that was learned before in the book while also looking forward to seeing Jesus face-to-face. This book will help your children meet him now.
I received a media copy of Who Is Jesus? and this is my honest review.
February 23, 2022
This is an outstanding book! There's a lot to love about it, but here are my Top 3:
1. It helped me see more clearly how Jesus is woven through the entirety of Scripture. I know that everything in Scripture points to our Savior, and I love seeing this come to life in ways I don't always think about.
2. I am not a fan of pictures/images of Jesus, and almost every Bible storybook/devotional has ample depictions of Jesus. I can't even tell you how much I appreciate a devotional about Jesus that's not filled with images of Jesus! This probably isn't a concern to a lot of people, but this is a gift to those who prefer to avoid images of Jesus.
3. I love having the key verse written out at the beginning of every devotional. What a perfect memory verse opportunity!
Bonus thing I love about it: there's a list of corresponding songs list at the end for every devotional! I think that's a wonderful idea and so great for families who enjoy singing together.
1. It helped me see more clearly how Jesus is woven through the entirety of Scripture. I know that everything in Scripture points to our Savior, and I love seeing this come to life in ways I don't always think about.
2. I am not a fan of pictures/images of Jesus, and almost every Bible storybook/devotional has ample depictions of Jesus. I can't even tell you how much I appreciate a devotional about Jesus that's not filled with images of Jesus! This probably isn't a concern to a lot of people, but this is a gift to those who prefer to avoid images of Jesus.
3. I love having the key verse written out at the beginning of every devotional. What a perfect memory verse opportunity!
Bonus thing I love about it: there's a list of corresponding songs list at the end for every devotional! I think that's a wonderful idea and so great for families who enjoy singing together.
March 2, 2022
The pictures are fantastic! The content is engaging and the questions will fit a wide range of ages.
I’m so excited to read this with my kids for lent.
I’m also excited for the website to launch with additional resources to enhance our family devotions!
I’m so excited to read this with my kids for lent.
I’m also excited for the website to launch with additional resources to enhance our family devotions!
May 3, 2024
A lunch devotional with the kiddos. Highly recommend!
March 1, 2022
Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family by Kate Hox is a fantastic devotional for your family to use during the Lent and Easter season. Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family contains 40 devotion entries that takes you on a journey from Genesis to Revelations. Each of the devotions has a introductory Bible verse, discussion questions, and Bible references at the end. The 40 devotion entries are divided into 20 devotions based in the Old Testament and 20 devotions based in the New Testament.
I loved how each devotion seamlessly intertwines the Old Testament and New Testament stories together. If a devotion entry primarily used the Old Testament as it’s base, it would always correlate to the New Testament and vice versa. I loved how much of an emphasis was put on both Testaments–that both the Old and New Testaments hold equal importance in God’s Word. I love how easy each devotion was to understand and how the discussion questions could evoke powerful family discussions. I love the simple, yet powerful illustrations that are in Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family. Even though this book is meant to be used during the Lent and Easter season, it can be used any time of the year.
I believe Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family would make a great addition to any family’s library and be perfect for family devotions during the Lent and Easter Season. I also believe it would be a great resource in a minister’s library. I highly recommend this book and believe it will be a useful and fun way to engage in God’s Word, not only during Easter and Lent, but all year round.
Thank you to New Growth Press for gifting me a copy of Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
(My review is also on my blog, Leslie's Library Escape.)
I loved how each devotion seamlessly intertwines the Old Testament and New Testament stories together. If a devotion entry primarily used the Old Testament as it’s base, it would always correlate to the New Testament and vice versa. I loved how much of an emphasis was put on both Testaments–that both the Old and New Testaments hold equal importance in God’s Word. I love how easy each devotion was to understand and how the discussion questions could evoke powerful family discussions. I love the simple, yet powerful illustrations that are in Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family. Even though this book is meant to be used during the Lent and Easter season, it can be used any time of the year.
I believe Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family would make a great addition to any family’s library and be perfect for family devotions during the Lent and Easter Season. I also believe it would be a great resource in a minister’s library. I highly recommend this book and believe it will be a useful and fun way to engage in God’s Word, not only during Easter and Lent, but all year round.
Thank you to New Growth Press for gifting me a copy of Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share With Your Family to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
(My review is also on my blog, Leslie's Library Escape.)
April 19, 2022
Designed for Lent, this beautiful devotional for families could be used any time of the year. There are 20 woodcuts from the Old Testament and 20 from the New Testament, together showing God's plan from the beginning of time. Each has a Bible reference, a key verse, and thoughtful questions for reflection. There are also suggestions for songs and some endnotes. Written and illustration by a husband and wife team, Kate and Joe Hox.
April 30, 2022
A great book for family devotions - our kiddos are 8, 10, and 13 and there’s something for all of us (parents included) in each reading!
October 17, 2022
Wonderfully written book that was perfect for my older kids. We appreciated the song suggestions, too! I’d highly recommend this one to our friends!
March 10, 2022
Kate Hox’s Who is Jesus is a 40-lesson journey through the Bible on a mission to discover Jesus more fully and deeply. Each lesson is referred to as a “day” and includes a key verse, Bible passage, reflection, questions, and even song suggestions (at the end of the book).
There is one illustration per segment that accompanies 1 1/2 – 2 pages of text. The short reads are interesting and informational, and they walk through various books of the Bible with both well-known and lesser-known stories, facts, and tidbits. The topics progress through the Old Testament, beginning with Genesis, and into the New Testament.
The questions for most segments are thought-provoking and may require more in-depth study or review, like a true Bible study. As one example, Day 23’s reflection questions include: Read Isaiah 42:1. How does this story fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy? And another: Why is it so important that Jesus was sinless? See 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Hebrews 4:15.
There isn’t an age range specified on Amazon for this book, but it isn’t your typical “picture book” as the subtitle might imply. This book is a teaching tool and I would recommend it for ages 7 and up to get the most benefit. There is so much content included that children would benefit from repeating these lessons as they grow and mature.
The illustrations represent the key topics. Many have a dark look and feel. They definitely weren’t what I expected from the light and bright cover image, but the graphic novel style appeals to the target audience.
The lessons are categorized as “days”, but the book doesn’t have to be used as a one-a-day. Who is Jesus would make a great family activity for any time of the year, but would make a particularly good Lenten season or Christmas activity.
Our Christian Book Reviews: The book reviews at Finding God Among Us focus on Christian books – adult and children, fiction and nonfiction. Our specialty is books on faith and new Christian book releases. We’re proud to be included in the Top 20 Christian Book Review Bloggers. I chose to read this book from New Growth Press in exchange for my honest opinion.
There is one illustration per segment that accompanies 1 1/2 – 2 pages of text. The short reads are interesting and informational, and they walk through various books of the Bible with both well-known and lesser-known stories, facts, and tidbits. The topics progress through the Old Testament, beginning with Genesis, and into the New Testament.
The questions for most segments are thought-provoking and may require more in-depth study or review, like a true Bible study. As one example, Day 23’s reflection questions include: Read Isaiah 42:1. How does this story fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy? And another: Why is it so important that Jesus was sinless? See 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Hebrews 4:15.
There isn’t an age range specified on Amazon for this book, but it isn’t your typical “picture book” as the subtitle might imply. This book is a teaching tool and I would recommend it for ages 7 and up to get the most benefit. There is so much content included that children would benefit from repeating these lessons as they grow and mature.
The illustrations represent the key topics. Many have a dark look and feel. They definitely weren’t what I expected from the light and bright cover image, but the graphic novel style appeals to the target audience.
The lessons are categorized as “days”, but the book doesn’t have to be used as a one-a-day. Who is Jesus would make a great family activity for any time of the year, but would make a particularly good Lenten season or Christmas activity.
Our Christian Book Reviews: The book reviews at Finding God Among Us focus on Christian books – adult and children, fiction and nonfiction. Our specialty is books on faith and new Christian book releases. We’re proud to be included in the Top 20 Christian Book Review Bloggers. I chose to read this book from New Growth Press in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 31, 2022
How can you introduce your children to Jesus? In Who Is Jesus? Kate Hox presents 40 pictures to help you share Jesus with your family. It can be used any time throughout the year, but the book is especially helpful to guide families through the forty days of Lent leading up to Easter.
We loved this beautifully illustrated devotional that was theologically sound and shows how Bibles stories all point to Jesus – from Genesis to Revelation. It’s not your typical children’s book that merely focuses on the stories or moral lessons but instead takes a deeper look at theological truth in a way that children can dive deeper into the Scripture! I found the illustrations rich with imagery and symbolism that captures the child’s imagination and the story of redemption. Each picture of Jesus includes a captivating illustration, key verse to remember, Bible passage to discuss, family devotion to read, reflection questions, and suggested songs.
I think this was a beautiful devotional book and is a great resource to help families grow in their relationship with Jesus and worship together. We really enjoyed the reflection questions, as they prompted further study and family conversations that helped us dive deeper into the Word and see the beauty of Christ in a more profound, meaningful way.
I have received this product from New Growth Press in exchange for my honest and unbiased product review; all opinions are my own.*
We loved this beautifully illustrated devotional that was theologically sound and shows how Bibles stories all point to Jesus – from Genesis to Revelation. It’s not your typical children’s book that merely focuses on the stories or moral lessons but instead takes a deeper look at theological truth in a way that children can dive deeper into the Scripture! I found the illustrations rich with imagery and symbolism that captures the child’s imagination and the story of redemption. Each picture of Jesus includes a captivating illustration, key verse to remember, Bible passage to discuss, family devotion to read, reflection questions, and suggested songs.
I think this was a beautiful devotional book and is a great resource to help families grow in their relationship with Jesus and worship together. We really enjoyed the reflection questions, as they prompted further study and family conversations that helped us dive deeper into the Word and see the beauty of Christ in a more profound, meaningful way.
I have received this product from New Growth Press in exchange for my honest and unbiased product review; all opinions are my own.*
April 20, 2023
Another one of the good Biblical Theology (as a technical term) books out there aimed for family devotions. This one, with its forty short 'pictures' or aspects of Christ's work and ministry to consider, fits well as a lenten devotional. The problem is that the questions for each story or chapter are weirdly difficult, such that only a teen, and probably a pretty bright teen, would be able to deal with them with any kind of satisfaction, and the stories themselves seem to be aimed more toward a younger audience. The book as a whole appears to be kind of oddly weighted in that way. But visually appealing and with pretty good, if unmemorable and perhaps overly complicated, wording. Worth reading over.
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January 18, 2024Love love love how simply this book takes Old Testament images and New Testament stories to illustrate the names of Jesus. It’s designed for families with elementary and middle school children, but I’ll probably be reading it myself for Lent this year.
“Jesus didn’t go overboard into the sea like Jonah to save the sailors. At least not literally, and not at that moment. But he did something greater. Jesus sank deep into death to save them — to save all of us, whether we are sailors, Israelites, Ninevites, or whoever. How much greater is Jesus than Jonah!”
“Jesus didn’t go overboard into the sea like Jonah to save the sailors. At least not literally, and not at that moment. But he did something greater. Jesus sank deep into death to save them — to save all of us, whether we are sailors, Israelites, Ninevites, or whoever. How much greater is Jesus than Jonah!”
April 5, 2026
My daughter was born this past December, but I decided to go ahead and start implementing the rhythm of a family devotional. This book is top-notch. Theologically sound and a wide variety of stories and people from the Bible. As a mature Believer, you know everything points to Jesus, and this book does a fantastic job of illustrating that to children. The pictures are gorgeous, and as a bonus, high-contrast which is perfect for babies! Highly recommend!
October 20, 2026
We really enjoyed this devotional style book. Short and simple devotionals but very profound and with a depth older kids and adults can appreciate without it all going over younger kids' heads. Solid theology.
Things I wish I'd known before I started: there is a list in the back with song suggestions to accompany each devotional. There are 40 lessons so this would be a perfect book to read for Lent.
Borrowed from a friend but I will probably end up buying a copy of this one.
Things I wish I'd known before I started: there is a list in the back with song suggestions to accompany each devotional. There are 40 lessons so this would be a perfect book to read for Lent.
Borrowed from a friend but I will probably end up buying a copy of this one.
July 13, 2025
I really like this book. It's good for many age groups. It has some simple questions as well as more in-depth concepts for older kids and adults to discuss. It worked well for our family devotions, kids ranging from 12 down to 5.
May 16, 2024
A great family devotional, especially good for Lent season leading up to Easter, but we continued it on after Easter and had some great discussions.
May 31, 2024
This book is theologically deep, but chapters are very manageable. Illustrations are gorgeous. We loved it!
October 14, 2025
Wonderful Lent book. Year after year. The additional song recommendations are great.
August 10, 2026
Beautiful - such a blessing to our family. cannot say enough about this book.
October 5, 2026
An incredible devotional for kids with so much depth! I would say it’s geared more toward elementary age and up
May 9, 2022
I highly recommend this book. I read this to my 11 and 8 year old and had some very good gospel conversations. My older kids heard us talking and want to read it for themselves.
I would say that this book is for ages 8 and up. The author does not shy away form difficult concepts. She does a great job explaining metaphors without dumbing things down and being condescending just because the books is geared to kids.
The illustrations are beautiful. The work that went into the appendix with the song suggestions is impressive. (This may sound shallow but the paper quality was top notch.)
We will read this book again (& probably give it to friends as a gift!)
Update: The second time was just as good!
I would say that this book is for ages 8 and up. The author does not shy away form difficult concepts. She does a great job explaining metaphors without dumbing things down and being condescending just because the books is geared to kids.
The illustrations are beautiful. The work that went into the appendix with the song suggestions is impressive. (This may sound shallow but the paper quality was top notch.)
We will read this book again (& probably give it to friends as a gift!)
Update: The second time was just as good!
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