Books in The Inside Story series

"The greatest story ever told" is more than just a cliché.God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story Student Edition sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the accurate, readable, and clear text of the New International Version, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption - and this story’s true!Features:Selections from the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible are arranged chronologicallyShort transitions between each chapter to connect the reader to the continuing storyFun flipbook animation about the overall characters and elements of The Story is featured in the marginsSide tabs help you bookmark your spot in the stories, poems, and teachings11.5-point type size

With sweeping brush strokes, God painted his creation across the emptiness. “Let there be light,” he called into the darkness, and a sweep of brightness blazed across the blank canvas. The Story for Children isn’t just another collection of Bible stories—it’s The Story—the big picture of God’s enormous love for his children! Presented by bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill, these 48 pivotal stories show how God has a great and grand and glorious vision, beginning with Creation and ending with the promise that Jesus is coming again. Each story is personalized with God’s Message and accompanied by vibrant illustrations from accomplished artist Fausto Bianchi that help bring the Bible to life for readers young and old.

Adventure. Humor. Drama. Help kids discover God's great love story!As they read, they will uncover the big picture. Kids ages 8 to 12 will find out that God's story is not just a collection of random adventures; it's a complete story that tells about God's great love for his people. Using the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible, The Story for Kids reads like a novel at a third-grade reading level. Events, characters, and teachings are arranged in order to show God's unfolding story. Kids will love reading the greatest story ever told!Features include:Uses the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the BibleTells the "big picture" story of ScriptureFull-color illustrations throughoutEasy-to-read 11-point type sizeThe Story for Kids is a unique edition of the new international Readers' Version (NIrV) of the Bible done in story format to parallel the adult and student editions of the church wide campaign, The Story.

Step inside a medieval castle and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work inside its massive walls. Superb illustrations and thoroughly researched information provide a vivid and intimate look at every aspect of castle life. You will see the craftsmen and builders at work, witness a great dinner in the main hall, learn about the life of the lord and lady, learn how a page became a knight, and more.

From inspirational author Max Lucado comes this lovely retelling of the Easter story in a large format book perfect for sharing.Gather the family around for this beautiful retelling of the Easter story and watch Jesus’ final days on earth come to life. In The Easter Story for Children young readers see the events of holy week and Easter unfold in words written especially for young ones. Featuring the beautiful artwork of Fausto Bianchi, the story comes alive with reverence and emotion.The Easter Story for Children:Written by Max LucadoTaken from The Story for ChildrenFeatures beautiful, full-color artwork by Fausto BianchiLarge format for easy sharing with groups both large and small