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Bible storybook that teaches young children about Jesus’ return and why it’s so surprising.
Part of the Tales that Tell the Truth series.
Over 1 million copies of the Tales That Tell The Truth series have been sold!
This beautifully-illustrated hardback book by well-known singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame is based on the parable in Luke 12 v 35-38.
It teaches children that Jesus will return, and when he does, there will be an amazing party where... SURPRISE!... he will serve his faithful servants!
Jesus didn’t tell us when that party will be, but we can make sure that we’re ready for it by loving him and loving his people while we wait.
There is an accompanying colouring and activity book available for purchase.
| Age range: | 3+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Randall Goodgame, Catalina Echeverri |
| ISBN | 9781784984410 |
| Format | Hardback |
| First published | February 2020 |
| Dimensions | 220mm x 260mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 32 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
It is a rare and wonderful thing to find someone so immensely talented who submits that talent to Jesus by sharing the gospel with children. For years, Randall has been looking young people in the eye and telling them—through song and story and good humor—the astonishing truth of the gospel. It’s no surprise that Randall's book about surprises does that very thing too.
The Bible is filled with mystery, paradox, and surprise after surprise. Who can communicate this deep reality to children better than the inimitable and uniquely gifted Randall Goodgame? Children will love this book, and their parents will too. In reading this together, the whole family will he brought back again and again to the biggest surprise of all: the good news of Jesus the Servant-King.
This book takes what might be a frightening concept—the unexpected nature of Jesus’ return—and makes plain that we as Christians may look forward to that day with eagerness! Far from the empty bumper sticker theology of “Look Busy,” this book reminds us that we might take part in the Lord’s joyful work until he comes.
This is a great little book that tells you about the birth of Jesus, the eternal king, but not in a palace or into power instead in a stable.... continue reading
In Jesus and the Very Big Surprise (The Good Book Company, 2020), singer-songwriter Randall Goodgame uses the parable of the master and servants in Luke 12 to help children understand Jesus’ future return and what they can do to be ready while they wait.... continue reading
