Big Picture Story Bible

It helps you and your kids understand the Bible's big story of God's Rescue plan in Jesus, so is very helpful for Christian and families that aren't (ie given to them as a gift!) Highly recommended.

Among children’s bibles, this one stands in a league all its own. Helm refuses to treat the bible as a collection of disconnected stories whose main purpose is to get kids to “be good little boys and girls”. Instead He lets the bible be what it is meant to be: the unfolding and often messy story of the creator’s plan to rescue this rebellious world and bring it back under the rule of it’s rightful king. He masterfully pays attention to the details of the biblical narratives, but always connects it to God’s promise to bring blessing to the world through Israel, and finally and completely through Jesus. He writes at a level that is simple and accessible to small children and yet theologically informed. The illustrations are done with excellence and in a way that is appealing to small children. My advice: Toss all your moralistic, theologically weak children’s bibles in the recycling bin and buy this one!