Unique picture books vividly introduce the major truths of the Minor Prophets
God’s Daring Dozen is the first children’s picture book series ever published on the Minor Prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet’s message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God’s people today.
This first boxed set contains:
Haggai’s Feast, which teaches obedience and encourages courage
Habakkuk’s Song, which teaches trust and deepens faith
Zephaniah’s Hero, which teaches repentance and promotes righteousness
Obadiah & the Edomites, which teaches humility and offers hope
Subsequent sets will include Hosea, Joel, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,
Zechariah, and Malachi.
God’s Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich,
gospel–centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The Minor Prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!
Endorsements
The entire Bible, even the section called the Minor Prophets, is relevant for God’s people, including children. Kudos to the authors for making the Minor Prophets accessible to children through these illustrated, engaging summaries of each of the twelve books.
Robert B. Chisholm, Jr. Chair and Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas & author of ‘Interpreting the Minor Prophets’ and ‘Handbook on the Prophets’
The “God’s Daring Dozen” book sets: - Encourage biblical literacy - Make the minor prophets accessible - Fill a big gap in the children’s publishing industry by sharing about stories your child may not have read before
These books help kids learn about lesser known Bible characters and the lessons we can learn from them.
You’ll find lots of quotations in these books because many of them are truly just paraphrases of the biblical text. Depending on the book, it can be told more like a story summary (Hosea, Jonah, etc.) while others are almost entirely a paraphrase chapter by chapter (Nahum).
These books stress the importance of the whole Bible, not only in their subject content of sharing the minor prophets but also in their inclusion of the full story: for instance in Jonah, many other children’s books end with Jonah delivering the message to the Ninevites and their repentance but this one also includes what happens after the message where Jonah is angry at God in his encounter at the shaded plant.
One note: the pastor at my church has comedically said in sermon recently “you won’t find this in a children’s book or a veggie tales episode” when teaching on difficult passage… These ones challenge that statement with lots of depictions of God’s judgment, people’s sin, etc. that I would recommend a pre–read to make sure you determine an appropriate age in your home.
I received a review copy of this set. All opinions are my own.
Lexi @agoodbookhunt
Brian Wright and John Brown provide beautifully crafted and compelling renditions of the Minor Prophets in ways that we and our children can understand better the powerful message of these books of the Bible. They carefully uncover the ancient context of these messages while bringing them forward to our day, and in ways our children can understand. I have no doubt of the tremendous benefit these will prove to be for countless Christian parents and churches.
Bruce Ware Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky & author of ‘Big Truths for Young Hearts’
Too many people—kids and parents—miss out on the rich truths of the Minor Prophets. So I am happy to recommend God’s Daring Dozen by Dr.
Wright and Pastor Brown as a rich resource for young and old alike. This fresh look at an overlooked book will bless you and your children.
Dianne Jago Mother of three, founder of Deeply Rooted Magazine, & author of ‘A Holy Pursuit: How the Gospel Frees Us to Follow and Lay Down Our Dreams’
Brian J. Wright (Ph.D.) is the founding pastor of Redeemer Community Church in Pensacola, Florida, and author of more than a dozen books, including ‘The Rhythm of the Christian Life’, and ‘Communal Reading in the Time of Jesus’.
John Brown (Th.M.) is the founding pastor of Denia Community Church in Denton, Texas. Previously he trained missionaries and taught international pastors.
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