Children of the Bible
What’s inside...
This book explores the lives of various children from the Bible, including King David, who as a child defeated a giant with a slingshot, Moses, who was protected by his sister from a wicked king, and Josiah, who became king at the age of eight. It highlights how these children, just like modern-day kids, navigated their unique challenges and experiences during Biblical times.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-12
Length
68 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the children in these stories felt during their adventures?
What lessons can we learn from the actions of these children in the Bible?
Which child's story did you find the most inspiring and why?
How do you think bravery and faith helped these children in their stories?
If you were in a similar situation, what would you have done differently or the same?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a relaxing reading environment that allows for open conversation. Use the stories as a way to explore your child’s feelings and thoughts. Encourage your child to make connections between the stories and their own life experiences. Reinforce the themes of faith, courage, and resilience discussed in the book. Praise your child for their insights and ensure they feel heard and understood during these discussions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and empathy
Explanation: Children of the Bible vividly illustrates how biblical characters showed kindness and understanding to others, teaching children the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by showing kindness to classmates and understanding different perspectives during group activities.
Example Lesson: The importance of courage and faith
Explanation: Through stories of young biblical figures facing massive challenges, this book impresses upon its readers the values of bravery and trust in difficult times.
Real-World Application: Kids can embrace courage and faith when facing their own challenges, like standing up against bullying or trying new activities.
Example Lesson: The power of truth and honesty
Explanation: Characters in the book often find themselves in situations where honesty is tested, showing young readers the long-term benefits of being truthful.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice honesty in their daily interactions and understand the impact of truthfulness on relationships and self-esteem.
Example Lesson: Respect for authority and elders
Explanation: The book depicts several instances where characters benefit from heeding wise advice from elders, underlining the importance of respecting those with more experience.
Real-World Application: This can be practiced by children listening attentively to parents and teachers and showing politeness towards elders in the community.
Example Lesson: Perseverance through adversity
Explanation: Stories in Children of the Bible highlight characters persisting through hardships, teaching children the value of pushing forward despite difficulties.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to continue working on challenging school projects or improving in sports or arts, understanding that perseverance is key to success.