Christine B. reviewed Kidcordance, Big Ideas from the Bible and Where to Find Them on + 5 more book reviews
I teach children at church and this is an excellent resource guide to explain some things that we "just know". My 4 yr old daughter was very interested in the book. I recommend for any age child or adult teacher. Priceless!
D. B. (MN-Bridge) reviewed Kidcordance, Big Ideas from the Bible and Where to Find Them on + 42 more book reviews
This concordance for kids explains each word (or tells about the person or place) and includes a printed out key verse to go with it. Then it lists several other scripture references using that word. As an adult, what I found most interesting is the "Didjaknow?" paragraphs scattered throughout the book. For example, under "Daniel" it talks about the Bible stating that Belshazzar ruled Babylon after the death of his father, Nebuchadnezzar. But there is no Belshazzar in Babylonian tablets and they say his son was Nabonidus. People used to say that this means the Bible was wrong. But archaeologists have discovered that Nabonidus had been king but went off to live in an oasis because he couldn't take the pressure. He left his son, Belshazzar in charge of Babylon. I've probably picked out one of the most complicated topics in the book but it's what stood out to me when looking through it.
I also found the "Didjaknow?" on doubt helpful. It talked about Peter's attempt to walk on water - he believed and doubted at the same time. "Doubt" means "to stand divided" and is the same word used in James when it talks about being double minded (James 1:6-8). What was written helped me solidify what I've been learning elsewhere. I need to be single minded, keeping my focus on God and His Word.
This would be a good book for parents to go through with their children as a Bible study - either by topic of interest or from the beginning to the end. I'm betting most parents would learn things along the way themselves.
I also found the "Didjaknow?" on doubt helpful. It talked about Peter's attempt to walk on water - he believed and doubted at the same time. "Doubt" means "to stand divided" and is the same word used in James when it talks about being double minded (James 1:6-8). What was written helped me solidify what I've been learning elsewhere. I need to be single minded, keeping my focus on God and His Word.
This would be a good book for parents to go through with their children as a Bible study - either by topic of interest or from the beginning to the end. I'm betting most parents would learn things along the way themselves.
