The Big Picture Story Bible
“[The] things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done” (Psalm 78:3-4)
For those who have children or work with children, few things could be more important than helping those children to know and understand the good news of Jesus Christ. Therefore, finding faithful books and curriculum to help you “tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord” should be of the utmost importance. Today, I want to mention one book worth of your consideration and investment.
The book is The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm. Helm does a masterful job telling about God’s forever king who dies for his people and rises again in order to lead them into his eternal place under his perfect rule. Helm depends on the sound biblical theology of Graeme Goldsworthy in According to Plan, and in short, simple statements and beautiful pictures, he retells the story of Jesus Christ in 26 moving lessons. Instead of isolating stories in the Old Testament and teaching moral lessons, he shows how every major event in the Bible prepares the way for Jesus and his kingdom.
Over the last few months, I have read from this book to our Parents Day Out children (3-5 year olds), and have had a great response. The book generated questions like “Why did Jesus die?” “Why did those men kill Jesus?” And “How could Jesus be raised from the grave?” This opened up a wonderful opportunity to share the message of Christ with interested children.
I highly recommend this resource for every family, grandparent, and teacher in our church. It is a ‘faithful’ exposition of Bible’s “Big Picture,” and if read regularly with children, it will provide ample opportunities to share the gospel with the children God has entrusted to you.
For Your Encouragement and Edification, Pastor David
