Ten Amazing Bible Stories introduces young readers to God's word in action as the people of Israel struggle to create a nation, seek redemption, and keep the Lord's commandments. The verses quoted beneath the illustrations help children find each story in the Bible. The bright pictures stir imaginations and inspire young people to read more of God's amazing word. These ten stories link Books from the Old Testament with the New. The first four, from Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers, tell of the creation of the universe, the first human couple, the flood in the time of Noah, and the people of Israel's escape from Egypt. In the next five stories, from the Books of 1 Kings, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Jonah, God's prophets admonish but also give hope to the Israelites exiled in Babylon. The final story, the birth of Jesus, from the New Testament Books of Matthew and Luke, fulfills the Old Testament's prophecies and brings the good news of God's salvation. These favorite Bible stories, easy to read and understand, encourage interest in salvation history-a great book for the independent reader or for the family to read together