Parables of Jesus for Children

By Robert Bagnetto

One of the most important gifts parents can give their children is to teach them the Holy Scriptures. In a format tailored for toddlers and young children,

Parables of Jesus for Children shares twenty-five New Testament parables, the Lords Prayer, and Beatitudes that encourage youngsters to think and helps them learn the valuable and timeless lessons taught by each parable.

Author Robert Bagnetto offers an entertaining collection of both familiar and new parables containing morals for children to remember and practice in their own lives. Included parables teach young people that God will find them if they wander away, help them remember the importance of practicing acts of kindness, and encourage them to keep in mind that unconditional love forgives all mistakes. Bagnetto transforms ancient stories using easily understood language to help children remember all that is important to being a good Christian both now and in adulthood.

Parables of Jesus for Children reminds both the young and old about the power of the Kingdom of God, the importance of prayer, and the peacefulness that comes from divine love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781512708875

Robert Bagnetto

Robert Bagnetto lives in Metairie, Louisiana, with his wife, Debbie, and children, Caitlin and Isabella. He is a civil engineer who enjoys swimming and playing chess in his free time. Robert attends the Munholland Methodist church, where he teaches adult and children’s Sunday school classes. This is his first book.

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Contents

1. THE LOST SHEEP

(Matt 18:12-14; Luke 15:4-7)

2. THE GOOD SAMARITAN

(Luke10:30-37)

3. THE SOWER

(Luke 8:5-15; Matt 13:3-23; Mark 4:3-20, 26-29)

4. GOOD & BAD FRUIT

(Luke 6:43-45; Matt 7:15-19; 12:33-35)

5. THE LOST COIN

(Luke 15:8-10)

6. THE PRODIGAL SON

(Luke 15:11-32)

7. LAMP ON A LAMPSTAND

(Luke 8:16, 11:33; Matt 5:14-16)

8. SALT

(Matt 5:13)

9. A SPECK IN YOUR BROTHER’S EYE

(Luke 6:41,42)

10. TWO DEBTORS

(Luke 7:41-43; Matt 18:21-35)

11. GIFTS FROM A FATHER

(Luke 11:11-13; Matt 7:9-12)

12. RAVENS AND LILIES

(Luke 12:24-31)

13. MUSTARD SEED

(Luke 13:18,19; Mark 4:30-32; Matt 13:31,32)

14. POOR WIDOW’S OFFERING

(Luke 21:1-4, Mark 12:41-44)

15. BEATITUDES

(Matt 5:1-12)

16. LORD’S PRAYER

(Luke 11:2-4)

17. THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR

(Luke 18:9-14)

18. THE PERSISTANT WIDOW

(Luke 18:1-8)

19. THE THREE SERVANTS & THE GOLD COINS

(Matt: 25:14-30)

20. THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS

(Matt 25:31-46)

21. THE 10 YOUNG GIRLS

(Matt 25:1-13)

22. THE TREASURE IN THE FIELD & THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE

(Matt 13:44-46)

23. ROOMS IN HEAVEN

(John 14:1-4)

24. CHILDREN AND BABIES

(Luke 18:15-17)

25. THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES

(John 15:1-15)

26. THE TWO SONS

(Matt 21:28-31)

27. HOUSES BUILT ON ROCK AND SAND

(Luke 6:47-49, Matt 7:24-27)

Synopsis

"Parables of Jesus