Books with title The Baptism of Jesus

John the Baptist lived a simple life. He went around sharing his important message and persuading people to let him wash their sins away. He told people to live better lives and prepare for someone who could baptize not with water but with God’s love. This someone was Jesus and he did come and he asked John to baptize him.Once baptized Jesus went into the desert where the devil tested him, but three times he refused to be tempted. After rebutting the devil he went to spread John the Baptist important message.The most popular stories from the New Testament are retold in a picture book format ideal for young readers. There are plenty of opportunities for spotting things and joining in with sound effects throughout, as well as further discussion points at the back of the book.Language is simple and easy to understand. The detailed illustrations support the text and provide ideal opportunities for spotting things and for further discussion.These six titles are the perfect accompaniment to QED’s My First Bible Stories: Old Testament.My First Bible Stories: New Testament includes the following titles:The Birth of Jesus: 9781609924942The Baptism of Jesus: 9781609924959Jesus and his Disciples: 978609924966The Miracles of Jesus: 9781609924973The Last

A Story from the Jordan River Text by Jim Reimann, Editor of the Updated Editions ofMy Utmost for His Highest and Streams in the DesertFull-color illustrations by Najwan ZoubiPublished and Printed in IsraelThis beautifully illustrated book for children tells the story of the inspiring meeting between Jesus and his precursor, John the Baptist. The Jordan River and the baptismal site "Yardenit on the River" perform a leading role as well.Jim Reimann, a minister, author and tour leader who had led more than 25 pilgrimages to Israel, tells the story for children in an engaging rhyming text. The book combines the Biblical story of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River with the story of the present day "Yardenit Baptismal Site", located on the same ancient river.In addition to the remarkable illustrations of the historical events, in the book you will find a photo of the "wall of New Life" that encircles "Yardenit", bearing the verses of Mark 1:9-11 in more then 80 languages and dialects. Each visitor will find these holy verses in his own mother tongue. Also included is a note to parents and teachers indicating the Bible passage upon which the Bible story portion of the book is based (Mark 1: 1-11). This makes the book more adaptable for families or classes with wide-ranging ages. $x.xx Full-Color SoftcoverISBN 978-965-7607-15-2

When you turn twelve in Occoneechee Neck in Jackson, North Carolina, everything changes. You get to do stuff you couldn't do when you were eleven. And it means it's time to get baptized. Twin brothers Leon and Luke Curry turned twelve last month. Ma has given them one week in which to do right -- to cleanse themselves of their sinning ways and get themselves ready for the baptism. Next Sunday they will go down to the "mornin' bench" at church, sit in front of Reverend Webb, and be saved. It will be a glorious day. But that's only if Twin Leon and Twin Luke can keep themselves out of trouble. Which is easier said than done when you've lost your daddy and have a new stepfather; when you have a bullying big brother who plays tricks on you; and when it's summertime and all you want to do is go fishing instead of working in the fields. How Twin Leon and Twin Luke stick together to face the odds as only twelve-year-old boys can do, managing to save themselves while also unexpectedly saving their entire family in a week's time, is the heart of this moving, often funny, and often poignant novel.

When you turn twelve in Occoneechee Neck in Jackson, North Carolina, everything changes. You get to do stuff you couldn't do when you were eleven. And it means it's time to get baptized. Twin brothers Leon and Luke Curry turned twelve last month. Ma has given them one week in which to do right -- to cleanse themselves of their sinning ways and get themselves ready for the baptism. Next Sunday they will go down to the "mornin' bench" at church, sit in front of Reverend Webb, and be saved. It will be a glorious day. But that's only if Twin Leon and Twin Luke can keep themselves out of trouble. Which is easier said than done when you've lost your daddy and have a new stepfather; when you have a bullying big brother who plays tricks on you; and when it's summertime and all you want to do is go fishing instead of working in the fields. How Twin Leon and Twin Luke stick together to face the odds as only twelve-year-old boys can do, managing to save themselves while also unexpectedly saving their entire family in a week's time, is the heart of this moving, often funny, and often poignant novel.

When you turn twelve in Occoneechee Neck in Jackson, North Carolina, everything changes. You get to do stuff you couldn't do when you were eleven. And it means it's time to get baptized. Twin brothers Leon and Luke Curry turned twelve last month. Ma has given them one week in which to do right -- to cleanse themselves of their sinning ways and get themselves ready for the baptism. Next Sunday they will go down to the "mornin' bench" at church, sit in front of Reverend Webb, and be saved. It will be a glorious day. But that's only if Twin Leon and Twin Luke can keep themselves out of trouble. Which is easier said than done when you've lost your daddy and have a new stepfather; when you have a bullying big brother who plays tricks on you; and when it's summertime and all you want to do is go fishing instead of working in the fields. How Twin Leon and Twin Luke stick together to face the odds as only twelve-year-old boys can do, managing to save themselves while also unexpectedly saving their entire family in a week's time, is the heart of this moving, often funny, and often poignant novel.