God Speaks to Us in Water Stories: Bible Stories (God Speaks to Us Series) - Hardcover

Getty-Sullivan, Mary Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814623646 ISBN 13: 9780814623640

Publisher: Spring Arbor Distributors, 1996

Synopsis

Presents Bible stories concerning water, including those about Noah and the crossing of the Red Sea

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

God Speaks to Us in Water Stories brings to life for children the Bible's message and shows how God connects with humans through one of the most powerful metaphors in the Bible?the cleansing, healing waters of baptism. This book encourages children to see themselves in the Bible's stories, which are not only the Word of God but our stories as well. The people-oriented illustrations that accompany these stories also help children see their connection to God by emphasizing childrens' roles in carrying out God's Word, as trusting (children of the Exodus), as mediating grace (the servant girl, Mariah, in the story of Naaman), as helping their parents (the story of Noah). Each water story ends with an upbeat illustration showing humans celebrating God's Word alive and at work in their lives. God Speaks to Us in Water Stories affirms children, as well as the life-giving, healing, and revealing powers of water. Using the texts of the NAB and the RSV, the author adapts them so they speak to all children of that which is essential for human life, but also vital for spiritual life: water. Both children and adults will be attracted to the imaginative, full-color illustrations and the simple stories that are so much a part of our legacy. For children ages 5-9."This book is a lovely choice for children. . . . I recommend that it be an addition to your church library or home library." Buena Vista InkSeven Water Stories:Noah and the Ark (Gen 6:5-9:17)The Crossing of the Red Sea (Exod 1-2; 13-15)Water Comes Out of the Rock (Exod 17:1-7)Naaman Is Cured in the Jordan River (2 Kgs 5:1-27)Baptism of Jesus (Matt 3:1-17; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:1-2:34)Walking on Water (Mark 6:45-52; see Matt 14:22-32; John 6:15-21)Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (John 4)

Review:

"This book is a lovely choice for children.... I recommend that it be an addition to your church library or home library."

About this edition

• Publisher: Spring Arbor Distributors
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0814623646
• ISBN 13: 9780814623640
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Antkowski Marygrace Dulski