The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible

“Gods promises are at the heart of the gospel, and those promises reveal his heart while deepening our faith, sustaining our hope, and enabling us to know and experience his love. The Gospel Story Bible illustrates, clarifies, and applies Gods promises made and kept. Jareds pastoral heart and his passion for reaching kids with the gospel is seen on every page. Use this book to train children, adults, and even ministry leaders to see the beautiful story of God in ways that stir the imagination and engage the heart, while grounding the reader in the faithful and enduring love of God.”

“We absolutely must pass the faith on to the next generation, and Im delighted to see this book, which gives us one more way to do it. Enjoy!”

“The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible is a gift to parents and Bible teachers alike. The stories are written with a gospel crispness and illustrated with vivid colors and pictures that are sure to teach little minds about the beauty of God and his Kingdom. The Lord will use this work to plant many seeds in mini hearts.”

“Jared is a master teacher. He sees what each Bible story says about God, and also what God says in each story to a childs heart. This book is packed with simple and strong truths like, God never forgets his people, and, Jesus died instead of us. Jared gets to the core of each Bible story without dumbing it down, and then makes it easy to understand and remember. Thats powerful teachingexactly what kids need!”

“Jared Kennedy has written a beautiful, theologically rich book that everyone will lovekids, parents, and teachers! The illustrations are captivating and stunning, matched only by Jareds passion for Gods Word and the incredible way he makes it accessible for kids. I love this book and cant wait to read it with my daughter!”

“Stories are great conveyers of truth, which is why Jesus so often told stories to his followers. His stories were often simple, repeatable, and powerful. Children of all ages won't be able to put this book down because the truths revealed are timeless!”

“It is invaluable that a childs understanding of the story of Gods love for us to be grand and expansive. Not overly simplified in the form of a love note, but rather as an epic story of perfection, sin, redemption, and restoration. If a child comes to this understanding at a young age, it will fundamentally transform how they relate to God and read scripture. Jareds distillation of these gospel truths is an invaluable resource to parents and pastors alike.”

“Parents, if you want a beginners bible study thats clear, beautifully-illustrated, on-level and brimming with gospel-promises, look no further. Just spend one minute flipping through The Beginners Gospel Story Bible and you will be convinced that Jared Kennedy is a pastor who knows how to convey bible truths in a memorable manner. Sure to capture little minds with big promises!”

“Once I started reading The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible, I could hardly stop. Jared Kennedy retells favorite Bible stories with a freshness and clarity that toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents) will love. Open this book with your little one, and watch eyes light up, fingers point, and smiles start to spread. Every page pops with bright colors and playful illustrations. Best of all, each of the fifty-two short chapters will point your child to Jesus. And thats good newsfor young and old alike.”

“It has always been challenging to find gospel-rich books to share with our kids, especially when they were very little. Here, Jared Kennedy and Trish Mahoney offer an engaging, beautiful, and fun resource for families. The stories manage to be faithful to the Scriptures and clear for young children, and theyre loaded with conversation starters. My only wish is that this book had come sooner!”

“The Beginners Gospel Story Bible lives up to its title. It truly is filled with stories that highlight the gospel promise in each portion of the Scriptures. Kennedy brings familiar passages into focus, highlighting God as the promise-making and promise-keeping good father who loves his children. Beautifully illustrated and perfect for a wide variety of ages, this book will definitely prompt questions and conversations about what life might look like as a follower of our wonderful promise-fulfilling God. The gospel is a clear and natural part of each chapter as Gods plan of redemption unfolds through the great stories of the Scripture. Focused on Jesus as the fulfillment of Gods promise to provide a way back to life with him, The Beginners Gospel Story Bible is both faithful and fun. I highly recommend it.”

“Colorful! Simple! Beautiful! Jesus-centered! Those are just a few of the words that I would use to describe this new book from Jared Kennedy. The Beginners Gospel Story Bible is a reliable resource to provide to childrens teachers for use in their classrooms and to parents who need a tool to begin discipling their children at home.”

“As a teacher of Biblical Interpretation, I frequently lament the hermeneutical thoughtlessness found in many childrens materials. The Beginners Gospel Story Bible, however, is a different story. It is characterized by both faithfulness to the intent of the inspired biblical authors and attention to the unifying themes of Scripture that find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ. The book is also beautifully illustrated. I wish this story Bible had been available when my children were younger. I am pleased to commend it with enthusiasm.”

“With colorful, attention-grabbing illustrations and simple, heart-grabbing stories, The Beginners Gospel Story Bible is a must for you and your littles.”

“Jared Kennedy has created a spectacular resource to help us teach the Bible to our youngest children. Though the language is simple enough for toddlers, the gospel truth it carries can and will transform lives. The illustrations compliment the story, creating a colorful journey for children as they discover the promises of God and how they are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. I will be placing a copy of this book in all our childrens ministry classrooms and recommending that every family in our church with small children add it to their bookshelf.”