God and John Point the Way

by Steve Eggleton

Overview

From the moment an angel appears to the priest Zechariah in Jerusalem’s Temple to announce that his wife Elizabeth would bear a son, this marks out John for a special purpose.

Through his childhood he is brought up studying the Hebrew scriptures and the prophets’ words about God’s chosen one, his cousin Jesus. On the banks of the river Jordan, his work begins preparing people’s hearts and baptizing them with water. How will the people respond to him? When will he meet his cousin and know if he was right about who Jesus is? 

This is an epic story of great faith and a life dedicated to fulfil God’s purpose.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745979502
Publisher:	Lion Children's Bks
Publication date:	01/21/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Steve Eggleton studied art and design at Portsmouth, and is now a well-known sculptor. He has worked as an artist and as a teacher while restoring the Tudor farmhouse he lives in, but he has become best known for his relief sculpture, which is strongly influenced by his love of medieval carving (his sculptures and carved signs can be seen across East Anglia). Steve has published numerous articles on sculpture and wood-carving, and contributed to a number of books on the subject.

Table of Contents

1 Deep Sadness 6

2 Scary Work for Zechariah 12

3 Living with a Promise 20

4 Another Baby on the Way 24

5 John Meets Jesus 27

6 God is Gracious 32

7 Escape to the Desert 36

8 The Boy John 44

9 Bigger and Bushier 49

10 The Jordan 53

11 God's Lamb 63

12 Herod Antipas 68

13 Herodias 73

14 Prison 78

15 Doubts 83

16 Home at Last 90

Editorial Reviews

'Steve Eggleton helps children understand the mission of John the Baptist by contextualizing his life, soaking it in scripture, and adding depth. A fantastic read.'

Debbie Duncan

'Steve Eggleton invites the reader into the narrative; his effective use of scripture makes clear the significance of John's life in God's Big Story.'

Bob Hartman

An imaginative and engaging retelling of John the Baptist's story.

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