This book by Jared Kennedy is actually a collection of stories that are in his full bible story book called: The Gospel Story Bible.
I love the bible story book and have used it for our preschool Sunday School program. this is an 8.75 by 8.75 inch board book. So it is the same size as the full storybook bible, but a board book. It is 26 pages, and just under half a pound.
Jesua is bigger than me contains these stories:
- Jesus Goes to a Party from John 2:1-12,
- Jesus Calms the Sea from Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:36-41, Luke 8: 22-25,
- Jesus Heals the Blind Man from Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43, Isaiah 29:18,
- Jesus Wakes Lazurus from Death from John 11:1-44
What I love about this book:
- designed for preschool ages, but would also be enjoyed by independent readers I think.
- the illustrations, simple, realistic, but child
friendly.
- simple print, of different sizes and
colors.
- good size book for reading to a group.
- Statements of truth- mostly about God- each story has
ONE!
- Party: Jesus is good and powerful!
- Storm: Jesus is truly God!
- Blind Man:Jesus can heal sick people!
- Lazurus:Jesus can bring dead people back to life!
- Every story ends with a question that applies to the
child:
- Party: Why do we celebrate and throw parties?
- Storm: Who do you call when you are afraid?
- Blind Man: What do you do when you are sick?
- Lazurus:Are you afraid of death? people fear death, but we don't need to because Jesus is stronger than death!
- Every story has a learning concept that is age appropriate to also discuss as you read!
- Party: Empty/Full, count the jars
- Storm: a storm
- Blind Man- blind and needing help
- Lazurus: waiting
- Great teaching- theologically appropriate and
understandable- but real truth for kids who need it about our Savior and
Rescuer- Jesus!!
- Will people purchase these separate books over the full 52 story book? The big difference is the board book pages and the weight, the storybook is 2.65 pounds, and the board book is .45 pounds and has thick pages.
- When will Jared Kennedy expand his very well done children's gospel stories/events?
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32. Jesus Goes to a Party |
Jesus is good and
powerful |
Why do we celebrate
and throw parties? |
We celebrate Jesus |
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John 2:1-12 |
Concepts: Miracle -a surprise- that
only God can do. It shows His
power.
Celebrate: party- recognize an
accomplishment- a birthday, wedding, Christmas, Easter,
Option: Hang streamers in
class so that when the children return from singing- they ask are we having a
party? Maybe have music playing on the
cd player or your phone- to set the mood.
- Coloring Pages
- Craft at ministry to children
- True-Way Kids even in several different languages!
- Resources Well- The Worship, The Word, The Way
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34. Jesus Calms the Sea |
Jesus is truly God |
Who do you call when you are afraid? |
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Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:36-41, Luke 8:22-25 |
Visual Storytelling with
props—either a pretend boat, blue sheets as water, streamers, toy boat, etc.
Coloring or Craft Option: Coloring the storm picture OR make a popsicle
stick boat/wave Ideas in Pouch/Bag
Links:
- For active reading aloud: FaithSprouts
- Teach us the Bible Ideas
- Trueway Kids
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36. Jesus
Heals the Blind Man |
Jesus can heal sick
people |
what do you do when
you are sick |
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Mark 10:46-52 |
Blindfold the kids so that they can experience blindness. Or use sunglasses with duct tape to experience blindness and color their coloring page.
Links:
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39. Jesus Wakes Lazarus from Death |
Jesus can bring dead
people back to life! |
Are you afraid of
death? |
Jesus is stronger
than death |
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John 11:1-44 |
Concepts: Jesus
is powerful, Death- Jesus has power over death—Jesus is God.
Act out the story.
Links:
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