Christian Literature for Your Family
This selection of Bible stories, retold in simple language, will introduce toddlers and young children to five stories found in the book of Genesis. The vivid illustrations will appeal to children of all ages. Each Story is followed by simple questions to help children understand and apply biblical truths.
Bang…Bang…Bang! Someone was pounding at the door. “Open the door, in the name of the king!” Silvia was afraid. The soldiers… So they were right! Did they have to go to the door? “But, Mother, the Bible…” Silvia pointed to the Bible. “Yes child, I know,” said Mother. “Go to the door.” The soldiers came inside boldly. They looked everywhere. But where was the Bible…?
Startled, he froze. What was that? A cracking sound! A soldier perhaps? His heart pounded in his throat…. As quickly as he could, he hid the secret packet under his vest again. Would his mission end in failure after all? He held his breath as he peered into the darkness. But everything remained silent. Cautiously he moved closer…
In the night of November 2, 1561, a sealed packet was thrown over the wall of the castle in Tournai. It was the Dutch Confession which Guido de Bres had written. There was also a letter to King Philip II in which Guido de Bres wanted to make clear to him that the heretics did not have bad intentions. They wanted to honor God and the king!
Mac quietly tiptoed out the door on the second floor and slid down a greasy rope. He looked furtively around him and put his fingers between his teeth, letting out a sharp whistle that could be heard throughout the slums. Soon some thin, lanky boys came running around the corner. Curious, they stood by their leader. In a dark alley of the London slums the boys were being instructed in how they could see to it that the Bibles being smuggled into the country did not end up on a burn pile…
When it is Saturday, do you ever think about it that the next day will be the Lord’s Day? Do you ever stop and consider that it is the day before Sunday? Often, Saturdays are busy. Maybe it would be helpful to read something from the Bible, and some words in connection with it, on a Saturday night.