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.
“Reflective of his giftings, Marty Machowski's latest book, The Light and the Life, brilliantly combines poignant, imaginative storytelling with a theologically rich account of Jesus’s ministry. Young readers will lean in with wonder and delight as the adventures of sheep, squirrels, and a very special donkey carry them deeper into the story of the Light of the World.”
Kathryn Butler, Author of The Dream Keeper Saga and The Storyteller’s Bible
“Through a brilliant act of sub-creation, Marty has placed the greatest story ever told inside a creative narrative depicting how the animals viewed the miraculous events of Jesus’ life. It’s fantastic! Any young reader will find themselves lost in wonder.”
Sam Luce, Pastor; author of Forming Faith and coauthor of How to Teach Kids Theology
“Machowski presents biblically faithful scenes from the life of Jesus through the eyes of creature characters. His depictions of humorous animal hijinks will draw young readers into stories saturated in Scripture. Best of all, Bible study questions for each chapter make this book a delightful resource for families seeking to dive deeper into the Word.”
Carolyn Leiloglou, Author of The Restorationists series
“In The Light and the Life, Marty artfully weaves Scripture into each story within the larger story. From the birth of Christ to his triumphal entry, Marty offers vibrant images and engaging characters that animate the Truth behind the tales. What a great way to show our children that Scripture is both accessible and exciting!”
Courtney Siebring, Author of Little Spark of Life and Every Body Wonderfully Made
“In The Light and the Life, Marty seamlessly mixes fun storytelling with biblical truth. Whether you're looking for a unique Bible study or an engaging novel for your kids, this book is sure to delight their imaginations and instruct their hearts.”
Hunter Williams, Pastor; speaker; coauthor of How to Teach Kids Theology
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