Jesus for Kids: a book for helping children understand forgiveness, salvation, communion, baptism and other spiritual mysteries - Paperback

by Alisa E. Clark (Illustrator), Alisa E. Clark (Author)

Confused and Curious have a lot of questions about what they learned at church today. The teacher told them that Jesus died on a cross to take their sins away, and Confused just doesn't understand what this means. That's why he goes to Mom for help. Curious listens in while Mom gives Confused the answers to some really hard questions about Jesus. Mom saves the day by keeping it all simple. The story ends with a prayer that helps Confused and Curious find new names: Faith and Trust This book is perfect for kids that are preparing for communion and baptism. It's also a friend of children who just want more answers about who Jesus really is. Salvation, forgiveness and other spiritual mysteries are explained with the simplicity of a child. Preface: When kids ask about Jesus, we often tell them things like "Jesus died on the cross for your sins" or "Jesus took our sins away." These can be confusing truths for children. As well, we often skirt the uglier truths about what happened to Jesus as he walked the Earth. We do so for fear that these truths are too much for a child. Yet, we've already let the cat out of the bag when we tell kids Bible stories that are unavoidably gritty, graphic and a quite more than rated G. I have found that may kids have little more to say than "Jesus loves me" when posed with the question "What does Jesus died for you mean?" I have long felt their brevity is the outcome of our dodging the good, the bad and the ugly of such questions.We mean well in our efforts to protect a child's innocence, but I have learned that there is fallout for this. Children are getting baptized, receiving communion and are participating in other sacraments with much prepared hearts but less ready minds. It doesn't have to be this way. Children can have a deeper understanding of the mysteries presented to them through God's word and His church. We don't have to be afraid to give the whole story, and we don't have to assume that kids can't understand the unabridged version. Children are asking the really hard questions. and they are ready to welcome these truths of God's kingdom like a child. It is my prayer that Jesus for Kids will help children dig a little deeper, straighten confusions, and address questions (as well as fears) about who Jesus is. By the grace of God, I pray they will receive revelation, peace and truth.

Author Biography

For many years, Alisa has helped teach kids about Jesus: on a Sunday morning, at a VBS, or at church event. While teaching a simple Bible lesson or just spending time with kids at these events, conversations about God would bring children to ask some pretty hard questions. Alisa wrote and illustrated Jesus for Kids to give simple and tangible answers to these types of questions without compromising their deeper truths. She hopes this book will give young seekers some of the answers they have asked for. Alisa also authored and illustrated Guardian Angels: A Book about Angels for Children. This brightly illustrated children's book shows young people the ways God is with them during the ordinary, everyday moments of their lives. Alisa hopes this book will help kids face a myriad of common fears and experience joy. Alisa is also the author of "Testimonies: the Power of Inspirational Stories" and "Dancing in the Doghouse: Sharing God's Presence in Everyday Places".