{"product_id":"colossians-the-epistles-for-kids","title":"Colossians: The Epistles for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"All that matters is Christ, and he is in all of you!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new translation of Paul's letter to the Colossians in the language of children. Every verse, every chapter - fully illustrated with captivating colour and stories - including his little letter to Philemon! These are God's Very Special Letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also add on our Family Reading Guide - to help kids get the most out of God's word - with 150+ discussion questions, activities, prayer ideas, and deeper insights into the letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first volumes in the ground-breaking Epistles for Kids series.\u003cbr\u003eThese letters in the Bible have changed lives and changed the world for thousands of years. We want to do everything we can to help kids access, hear, and believe the message of God within them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a Bible that looks and feels like it was made for them, with over 50+ pages of stunning and immersive illustrations that promote deep exploration and comprehension of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kids' Bibles skip over this part of the Scriptures, or provide a brief paraphrase. But this is a new translation, translated with serious care from the original Greek language, using only words that children use in the schoolyard every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are young or old - come on a journey to the ancient city of Colossae, to Philemon's house, as Tychicus arrives with a letter from Paul. Hear Paul's warm encouragement to this new, little church. See the epic picture he paints of the Cosmic Son in all his brilliance. Feel his warning about those who try to steal away our assurance in Christ. Be warmed by the beautiful call to live heavenly lives here on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then, watch the story of Philemon and Onesimus unfold, as a runaway slave returns back to his master as a new brother in Christ. How does the good news of Christ change the way we treat each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all there in Colossians and Philemon - and it's ready to be explored by children and families together like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's open up God's Very Special Letters - let's open up the Epistles for Kids!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: The Open Word\u003cbr\u003eType: Hardback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781764357432\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt Dodd ever since he was young, Matt has loved nothing more than to open God's word and help people to hear it, read it, and understand it for themselves.\u0026amp;nbsp;The Open Word project grew out of his experiences in Church ministry over the past 20 years. He wants to identify the resources we lack, and do everything he can to help fill those gaps.\u0026amp;nbsp;Matt is married to Erica, with 4 young kids. They live in Sydney, Australia, where he is the Senior Pastor at Lakemba Anglican Church. Matt works part time on The Open Word to support his ministry among a community with more limited resources.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThom Bransdon is a cartoonist and illustrator who loves making art and comics for young people. He lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife and two young sons. Thom joined The Open Word in 2023 to illustrate the Epistles for Kids. This has been the perfect opportunity to put Thom's passion for storytelling through art to good use, visualising a part of the Bible so rarely drawn on the page. Many of us struggle to imagine what the early Church might have looked like. These historical characters are so rarely seen, even in Christian tradition. Thom has the pleasure of looking through historical references and imaging what these early Christian communities may have been like.\u0026amp;nbsp;Thom works full time for The Open Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our family bookshelves are overflowing with multiple versions of Daniel and the lions’ den, yet only a passing glance at Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and beyond. The Epistles for Kids is exactly what we needed! It’s an absolutely extraordinary work, just as gripping as any Old Testament adventure but faithful to the meaning of the New Testament letters. How wonderful for kids to see verses they’ve learnt over the years in their original context, as part of letters written to real people facing real situations, both like and unlike our own. We can’t wait to read it with our kids.\" Steve \u0026amp; Lauren Driscoll, University Ministry Workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matt Dodd, Thom Bransdon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49044745945280,"sku":"9781764357432","price":19.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/0371\/1424\/files\/195f39_6fd18d5d307b458182d8041453bf9840_mv2.avif?v=1789782756","url":"https:\/\/www.shalomchristianmedia.com\/products\/colossians-the-epistles-for-kids","provider":"ShalomChristianMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}