Bible Story Picture Books | Martin Luther College

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Chris Raschka breathes new life into the letters of Paul the Apostle with this inviting book. Each sumptuous page distills the main themes of Paul's epistles into approachable, appealing language. Chris Raschka expertly depicts Paul's sincerity and compassion, sadness and pain, giving readers a true sense of who Paul really was.

2) David: the brave shepherd boy who became a great king

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Alex, Ben

3) Daniel: prisoner with a promise

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De Graaf, Anne

4) Scenes from the life of Jesus Christ: a three-dimensional Bible storybook

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Kondeatis, Christos

5) The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

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Laferton, Carl

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A very long time ago, right here in this world, there was a garden. In the garden, everything was wonderful. The world was full of laughing and playing and smiling and fun. There was nothing bad, ever. There was no one sad, ever. But then, one day . . . Read the amazing story of the whole Bible, why Jesus died and rose again, and how you can be part of the story.

6) The God contest: the true story of Elijah, Jesus, and the greatest victory

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Laferton, Carl

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This illustrated book retells two extraordinary events in history when the God of the Bible proved himself to be the one true God. First it takes children back to Elijah's time and the gripping God contest between the God of the Bible, Yahweh, and the false god Baal. Then it fast-forwards to a different mountain and another God contest at an empty tomb. Once the evidence is examined, it invites kids, in a world of so many options, to decide with confidence...

7) Esther's story

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Wolkstein, Diane

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The beautiful young Esther has been chosen as queen by the king of Persia. Surrounded by servants, each day she wears gorgeous dresses and eats delicious foods in his luxurious court. Still, she remembers the promise made to her uncle when she was a child. She tells no one that she is Jewish. One day the prime minister, angry because Esther's uncle does not bow to him, arranges a decree ordering all Jews to be killed. Will Esther find the courage...

8) Miriam at the river

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Yolen, Jane

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Seven-year-old Miriam places her baby brother's basket in the Nile River, watches the Pharaoh's daughter draw him out and name him Moses, and ponders a vision of other water parting. Includes note on the biblical story on which this is based.

9) The storm that stopped: a true story about who Jesus really is

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Mitchell, Alison

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Discover who Jesus really is in this tale that tells the truth!

10) In the beginning: a creation story pop-up book

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Traini, Agostino

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"In the Beginning combines kid-friendly text, adapted from Genesis, with a surprising and colorful pop-up treatment by world-renowned paper artist Agostino Traini, whose work celebrates the earth and reminds kids of God's presence in it"--