"Imagine what it would have been like to witness the events in the life of Jesus—from the perspective of the animals who could have been there.
The bright burst of blinding light sent the wolf pack running, leaving Belzib behind after he hit his head in all the commotion. Liora, a lamb venturing out on her own, found him out cold, but the angel’s booming voice soon awoke Belzib. It wasn’t natural for a sheep to make friends with a wolf, but the angel’s song declaring peace on earth drove away all concern. Excited about the angel’s big announcement, the unlikely pair had to follow the brightest star they had ever seen to find the Savior.
The Light and the Life by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who could have witnessed the events of Jesus’s life. Join the lamb and wolf as they head to Bethlehem, lizards living in the temple, camels traveling with the wise men, turtles in the Sea of Galilee, hyrax at the Mount of Transfiguration, squirrels at Lazarus’s tomb, and the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem.
- Third of four books in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, retelling Bible narratives from the perspective of the animals who could have witnessed the events firsthand.
- Includes Bible study questions to acquaint kids with the “truth behind the tales.”
- Offers a new point of view of God’s overarching story of redemption found throughout his Word."
"Dieses spannende Wendebuch lädt dazu ein, gemeinsam vierzehn bewegende Bibelgeschichten zu entdecken, die die Passions- und Osterzeit lebendig machen.
Das Buch beginnt mit sieben Erzählungen, die durch die Ereignisse der Passionswoche bis hin zur Kreuzigung und dem Begräbnis Jesu führen. Am Ostersonntag wird das Buch gewendet und es folgen sieben weitere Geschichten, die von der Auferstehung Christi über seine Himmelfahrt bis zu Pfingsten erzählen.
Marty Machowski verbindet die Berichte der vier Evangelien zu einer fesselnden und zusammenhängenden Erzählung. Jede Geschichte wird durch Fragen ergänzt, die zum gemeinsamen Nachdenken und Austauschen anregen.
• Vom Autor von Theologie für Kinder
• Perfekter Begleiter für Familien während der Osterzeit
• Hochwertiges Wendebuch im Hardcover-Format"
"Trapped! The mighty Egyptian army charges forward, and the endless waters of the Red Sea block the way. Panic spreads among the Israelites—but in the midst of the chaos, two grumbling oxen, Oscar and Otto, have their own complaints about the situation. 'We’re trapped,” they moan.
But Scrappy, their sharp-eyed canine companion, has a different view. 'Remember what I told you. Complaining blinds, you to the blessings around you!'
Then—a miracle unfolds before their very eyes! A towering pillar of cloud moves to block the Egyptians, and behind them, the impossible happens: the sea begins to split!
Listen in as Oscar, Otto, and Scrappy witness one of the greatest rescues in history—a day when the waters parted, the Israelites walked free, and God led His people toward the Promised Land!"
"A mountain of fire. A storm of thunder. A moment that will change history.
High on the blazing peak of Mount Sinai, two goats stand in awe as lightning cracks, smoke billows, and the voice of God shakes the earth! The Ten Commandments are about to be given—but for Malik the mountain goat, all he can think about is escaping before the whole mountain explodes!
But Memphis the farm goat? He charges straight into the storm. He has to find his lost shepherd—Moses. A mysterious dove has given him hope, but Malik isn’t convinced. 'Moses is long gone,' he insists. 'Even if it’s the same Moses from the burning bush, he’ll never remember you!'
Is Memphis chasing a dream? Or is his shepherd really up there, waiting? Listen in and witness the moment when heaven meets earth—and two goats find themselves in the middle of it all."
"A cunning ferret. A fierce falcon. And one very unlucky rat.
Zafir the ferret and Shahina the falcon have had enough of the sneaky rat invading Rahab’s home in the towering walls of Jericho. When the little thief makes off with her precious cheese, the chase is on! Through dark looping tunnels, and out into the open—Zafir is right on the rat’s tail!
Just when the rat thinks he’s escaped—whoosh! Shahina swoops in, her sharp talons locking onto him. Up, up, up she soars—andthen… she lets go! The rat plummets straight into the fl ooding Jordan River.
But instead of being swept away, something incredible happens. The river vanishes! Stopped by the mighty hand of God, thewaters dry up, clearing the way for the Israelite army to cross—marching toward Jericho for a mysterious attack that will shake thecity to its foundations.
Will Rahab and her family survive? Will the rat make a comeback—or meet his fate at last? Listen in to find out!"
"A giant roars. A warhorse rages. And a young shepherd steps forward.
Goliath’s voice booms across the valley, his taunts shaking the hearts of Israel’s soldiers. “Give me a man that we may fight!” But instead of stepping forward, the warriors shrink back in fear—all except the warhorses.
Sargon, the mighty stallion of Eliab, rears up, nostrils flaring. 'Let me at that goon! The bigger they are, the harder they fall!' He’s ready to charge into battle alone—until Eliab yanks hard on the reins.
Then, clip-clop, clip-clop—in trots Devorah, a humble donkey carrying supplies for Jesse’s youngest son, David. But David isn’t here just to deliver food. He hears Goliath’s mockery, sees the fear in Israel’s ranks, and makes a bold decision. “I’ll fight him.”
Cheers erupt from the warhorses. Disbelief ripples through the Israelite army. And then, with a single, stunning strike—the giant falls!
The battlefield explodes! Warhorses thunder past Goliath’s lifeless body, hooves pounding as Israel’s army surges forward in victory.
'Woo-hoo!' Devorah brays as the Philistines scatter in terror.
Listen in as history is made—when a shepherd defeats a giant, and the warhorses charge into battle!"
"A royal caravan. A city of splendor. A test of wisdom like no other.
The Queen of Sheba’s magnificent camel caravan is nearing Jerusalem, where the legendary King Solomon—the wisest ruler to ever live—awaits.
At the head of the journey is Jamaal, the queen’s most disciplined camel, who has spent his life committing Solomon’s proverbs to memory. Beside him, Buni, the guide’s curious and wide-eyed camel, is less interested in wisdom—he can’t wait to see the mighty warhorses of Solomon’s grand stables.
But as the caravan enters the golden city, a desperate scream shatters the air. Two women—one child. A mother’s love, a heart-wrenching dispute, and a mystery only Solomon’s wisdom can solve.
As the two women stand before the king, the entire court holds its breath. What will Solomon decide? What judgment will reveal the truth?
Meanwhile, the camels of Sheba come face-to-face with the legendary horses of the royal stables, and a mysterious dove whispers of an even greater king yet to come.
Listen in to witness the breathtaking wisdom of Solomon, the meeting of rulers from two great lands, and the secret connections that point toward a future even more extraordinary."
"A showdown on Mount Carmel. A challenge of fire. And a group of hungry birds watching from above.
Three scrappy buzzards circle the sky, their beady eyes locked onto the scene below. They’ve caught wind of something big—and to them, that means one thing: dinner is coming.
Below, the greatest contest in history is about to unfold. The prophet Elijah stands boldly before the people, challenging the false prophets of Baal to a test. 'The God who answers by fire—He is the true God!'
Perched nearby, two ravens—Elijah’s loyal friends—watch with suspicion as the buzzards drop in. They know Queen Jezebel’s prophets are up to no good. But the buzzards? They aren’t interested in prophecies or truth. They have one motto:
“You die, we dine. We clean up the world for dinner!”
The false prophets go first, crying out to Baal, dancing, shouting, even cutting themselves—but nothing happens. No fi re. No answer.
Then Elijah steps forward. And just to prove there’s no trickery, he orders water— not once, not twice, but three times— poured over the sacrifice until it’s soaked.
Now, the moment of truth. Will the God of Israel answer? Will the fi re fall? Will the buzzards finally get their feast?"
"A prophet’s warning. A hidden message. And two tiny spies on a daring mission.
The great prophet Isaiah is deep in the midst of writing God’s urgent warning to Israel. But in the shadows of his study, a curious little mouse named Darash has a mission of his own—to unlock the secrets written upon the sacred scroll.
There’s just one problem. Isaiah’s two sons, Hashbaz and Jashub, are sprawled out, blocking the way—lazy, loud, and satisfied to stay that way.
Darash needs a distraction. And he knows just the mouse for the job. Enter his brother Akbar—codename: Lightning—the fastest mouse to ever live!
In a blur of fur and whiskers, Akbar zips across the room, mocking the lazi bums and daring them to catch him. Pandemonium erupts! As the brothers brawl and tumble out the door, Darash seizes the moment—scurrying to the scroll to copy its secrets before time runs out.
But will Darash crack the riddle of the scroll in time? Will the prophecy reveal Israel’s future? Or will Isaiah return and catch the mice in the act?
Listen in for a humorous adventure of speed, spies, and a most remarkable prophecy."
"Follow the adventures of the animals that could have been witnesses to the most epic events of Biblical history—and gather the prophetic hints of the redemption to come!
Oxen brothers Otto and Oscar stand trapped and terrified between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s approaching army along with all of Israel. Yes, God has brought them this far out of the misery of Egypt, but escape now seems impossible! When Moses shouts, “Fear not. Stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord,” everyone gasps as the cloud of the Lord billows up and blocks the enemy from advancing. Then the wind begins to blow. Will the oxen and the rest of Israel be able to outrun the enemy?
The Prophecy and the Hope by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who could have witnessed the events of the Old Testament, from the Exodus onward. Join oxen at the Red Sea, mountain goats at Mount Sinai, Rahab’s pets in Jericho, horses watching as David faced Goliath, the Queen of Sheba’s camels, ravens with Elijah, and mice in Isaiah’s house.
- Second of four books in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, retelling Bible narratives from the perspective of the animals who could have witnessed the events firsthand.
- Includes Bible study questions to acquaint kids with the “truth behind the tales.”
- Offers a new point of view of God’s overarching story of redemption found throughout his Word."
"Anyone who has tried it, even for a day, knows that children's ministry is challenging. Pastors Deepak Reju and Marty Machowski have been in your shoes and they want to help. Drawing on decades of family ministry experience, they have a passion to help children's ministry directors, pastors, and volunteers remember the "why" of children's ministry and gain a fresh vision for the "how" of effective discipleship and proactive nurturing of the next generation.
As you recruit volunteers, organize materials, set up safety policies, and manage the many needs that come your way, you may feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and wonder if your ministry is even effective. Reju and Machowski have a passion to help those involved in children's ministry remember that it more than just providing safe childcare so that parents can attend worship services; it's about raising up faithful believers who love the Lord, stand firm in the gospel, treasure Scripture, and have a heart for others. These goals can only be met if the whole church is committed to prioritizing time and energy into disciple-making and sets proactive policies for children's safety.
Listeners will learn about highlighting Bible-based content, recruiting church members, planning for emergencies, and partnering with parents. Build On Jesus equips ministry leaders with the right priorities, people, and practicalities needed for fruitful nurturing and care of the youngest disciples in the church."
"The Shadow and the Promise by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who witness the events of Genesis and Exodus unfold before them. Join badgers in the Garden of Eden, an array of animals in the Ark, groundhogs at Babel, Abraham's donkey, sheep from Joseph's herd, the cats in the palace in Egypt, and a dog and oxen present at the Passover.
Enjoy the whole series!"
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