The boys and I are still working on memorizing the book of Romans. (Written in 2014.)
The first sentence is seven verses long, but the first four verses discuss Jesus’ fulfillment of the prophecies. In the ESV, Romans 1:1-4 reads:
“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, “
Let that sink in a moment.
God promised the gospel beforehand through his prophets. He spoke of his Son, Jesus Christ. And God’s words–his promises–came true.
Prophecies about Jesus
The Bible is a big book. Even for adults, it can take some effort to link the words of the prophets to their fulfillment in the life of Jesus Christ.
Often in Bible retellings for children, we just skip that aspect of Scripture altogether and go straight for the easier stories. Yet understanding the fulfilled prophecies is an important part of really grasping God’s plan for us as it’s outlined in the Bible. Those prophecies help us understand the true identity of Jesus Christ.
Carine MacKenzie does a wonderful job of linking eighteen Old Testament prophecies to their fulfillment in Jesus Christ in her new book When God Says It – He Does It (CF4K, 2014).
Taking kids systematically and chronologically through the life of Christ, Mrs. MacKenzie quotes Scripture and gives the references, then shows how Jesus fulfilled God’s promises given through the prophets. The book is heavily centered on the identity of Jesus and on explaining the Gospel. It ends with the promise that Jesus will return for his people and the assurance that just as God’s other promises were fulfilled, this promise will also be fulfilled.
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This book is a great visual way for kids to connect the dots in Scripture. I think it’s a wonderful way for them to really grasp the amazing truths revealed in God’s Word.
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A Resource to Help Teach Kids About Life in the Womb
Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth
Your kids will love learning about life inside the womb with Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth, published by Christian Focus 4 Kids.
Wonderfully Made is a science- and Scripture-filled picture book for kids ages 5-11. The book is told from the perspective of a mother telling her child about his or her development in the womb week-by-week. In fact, Wonderfully Made is written to help parents meet the theological, scientific, and relational purposes of teaching kids about life in the womb.
You can also learn more about Wonderfully Made over at the book page.
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They’re a great companion to the book Wonderfully Made, and the perfect way to teach your kids about life in the womb!
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