
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 62 Pages
- Publisher: Shepherd Press
- Publication Date: November 2012
- ISBN: SREA9781936908620
Why Christmas?
Publisher's Description
Why do we celebrate Christmas? Most children do not know the true answer to that question or why God sent Jesus to live on earth. Why Christmas? is a helpful daily devotional with Scripture reading, memory verse, Christmas carol and questions to direct your child’s heart towards God. The readings, which begin on the first day of December, are Biblical, short, and effective. Colorful illustrations illuminate the events of the incarnation. This book will provide parents with the assistance they desire for leading their child to the Christ of Christmas.
A companion volume, Why Easter?, is also available to assist parents in teaching their children about Jesus’ death and resurrection.
About the Author
Barbara Reaoch is Bible Study Fellowship International’s Director of Children’s Programs. For nearly twenty years, she taught women’s BSF classes in the US and South Africa. Barbara also worked at the Rafiki Girl’s Center is South Africa, teaching the Bible and life skills to young women. She has been married to Ron for over forty years; they have three grown children and four grandchildren.
About the Illustrator
Carol McCarty is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a high school biology and art teacher over a twenty–six year period. She has attended Bible Study Fellowship for eleven years and was a BSF children’s leader for four of those years. Carol is currently an artist specializing in pastels and acrylics. She and her husband, Bill, reside in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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“A delightful little book to use in family worship anytime of the year, but especially during the Christmas season. The simple, colorful illustrations effectively communicate the main idea of each lesson. This is the kind of biblically–sound, theologically–rich, Christ–centered material we’ve come to expect from Shepherd Press. I am envisioning the joy of future December nights reading Why Christmas? with my grandchildren gathered around me.”
Donald S. Whitney
Senior Associate Dean of School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“In a winsome, child–and parent–friendly manner Why Christmas? takes families on a journey through Old and New Testament texts about the Savior’s coming while introducing Christmas carols that “sing” truths. Moms and Dads will welcome the suggestions for discussion, and children will delight in memorizing Luke’s Christmas story. Highly recommended!”
Jean Nystrand
former Executive Director, Bible Study Fellowship
“This book is simple enough for parents with young children to use in the days leading up to Christmas, and substantive enough to be reused for years to come. Families who work through this delightful book together will enrich their appreciation of Christmas and their understanding of God’s glorious purpose in sending Christ.”
Starr Meade
author, Keeping Holiday and Mighty Acts of God
“Why Christmas? provides an attractive, joyous, and rich overview of the meaning of the coming of Christ into the world. Parents and children alike will be grateful for the wealth of clear and biblically–faithful teaching this small book offers. To use this book with your children is to give them one of the best Christmas gifts they could ever receive.”
Bruce A. Ware
Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“God coming to earth as a baby?! That’s as incredible as fitting an oil tanker into a bath tub or a 747 into your garage. No, it’s even more astounding! Christmas may be God’s greatest miracle of all and every boy and girl should be able to know why. And Why Christmas? provides an exceptional opportunity for parents and Christian leaders to lead their children through a rich and wonderful discovery behind the miracle of Christmas – I highly recommend this brilliant little book for every child!”
Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Product Description
Publisher's Description
Why do we celebrate Christmas? Most children do not know the true answer to that question or why God sent Jesus to live on earth. Why Christmas? is a helpful daily devotional with Scripture reading, memory verse, Christmas carol and questions to direct your child’s heart towards God. The readings, which begin on the first day of December, are Biblical, short, and effective. Colorful illustrations illuminate the events of the incarnation. This book will provide parents with the assistance they desire for leading their child to the Christ of Christmas.
A companion volume, Why Easter?, is also available to assist parents in teaching their children about Jesus’ death and resurrection.
About The Author
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 62 Pages
- Publisher: Shepherd Press
- Publication Date: November 2012
- ISBN: SREA9781936908620