{"product_id":"the-promise-the-amazing-story-of-our-long-awaited-savior-by-jason-helopoulos-author-rommel-ruiz-illustrator","title":"The Promise: The Amazing Story of Our Long-Awaited Savior by Jason Helopoulos (Author), Rommel Ruiz (Illustrator)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eInviting Children to See Jesus from Creation to the Manger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the beginning God created the whole world. After six days of work, he had created the stars in the sky, the mighty oceans, tall trees, beautiful flowers, mighty sea creatures, and the most prized of all creation―Adam and Eve. Created in God’s image, Adam and Eve were friends with him. But one day “the worst of all days came”―the serpent deceived them and they sinned against God. Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was broken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBut God gave mankind a promise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAnd what a great promise it was!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe promise of salvation! He promised that one would come who would crush the head of the lying serpent, one who would deliver mankind from their sin, one who would restore man and woman’s relationship with God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut who has the power to do that? Does Abraham, a great man of faith? Does Moses, a great prophet? What about Joshua, the great conqueror?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJason Helopoulos invites you to join him on a journey through the pages of the Bible in search of the promised Savior, from the garden of Eden to a manger in Bethlehem. With captivating illustrations by Rommel Ruiz and easy-to-read language, children and parents alike are invited to come to know the promised one―Jesus Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA short book that can be read to children in one sitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps children learn more about key Old Testament characters and how they point to Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummarizes the whole story of redemptive history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What a great way to help kids (and their parents!) grasp where the story of the Bible is headed from the very beginning. This engaging book artfully presents the superiority and perfections of Jesus even as it puts the ‘heroes’ of the Old Testament story in their appropriate place.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNancy Guthrie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSeeing Jesus in the Old Testament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bible study series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Jason Helopoulos is a stunning book with a powerful message for both children and adults. Each beautifully illustrated page takes young readers on a journey through the Old Testament, helping them understand how all the stories fit together into one grand and glorious story of redemption. This wonderful book helps children to see Jesus as the perfect prophet, priest, and king who fulfills all the promises of God.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMelissa B. Kruger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The whole message of the Bible is contained in one promise in one verse: Genesis 3:15. Now here is that promise simply explained and stunningly illustrated for our children with drama and tension. This is a book I’ll definitely be reading to my kids over and over and over.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJonathan Gibson,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e President's Professor of Theological Studies, Westminster Theological Seminary; Pastor, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philedelphia, Pennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It is, from the very beginning right up to its glorious end, the greatest story ever told. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e weaves together the beautiful prose of Jason Helopoulos and the stunning illustrations of Rommel Ruiz to tell that story with fresh wonder and delight. So settle into a comfy chair, pull the children into your lap, and relish the rich history of this story. I hope you will love it as much as I do.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGeorge Grant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Micah Mandate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“At a time when many Christian books for children are all too ready to provide moralistic accounts, Jason Helopoulos introduces the simple story of sin and redemption with studied economy of words and skillful repetition. Coupled with Rommel Ruiz’s masterful illustrations, this book is sure to grab the children’s attention, fix it on Christ, and provide an invaluable key for a proper understanding of Scripture. Parents can use it as a springboard for family devotions and a reinforcement to Sunday’s sermons, and children will return to it again and again to let their minds wander through the treasures of the wisdom and knowledge of God.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSimonetta Carr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eChristian Biographies for Young Readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What a wonderful resource for children! Jason Helopoulos’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e―complemented by Rommel Ruiz's riveting illustrations―teaches kids that Jesus is our perfect Savior.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDeepak Reju\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pastor of Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGreat Kings of the Bible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJason Helopoulos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of University Reformed Church (PCA) in East Lansing, Michigan. He regularly contributes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTabletalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Gospel Reformation Network, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, and the Gospel Coalition. Jason has authored books such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLet the Children Worship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Jason and his wife, Leah, have two children, Gracen and Ethan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRommel Ruiz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an illustrator and designer from the Dominican Republic whose work has been featured in a variety of publications, children’s books, films, and animated series for companies such as Cartoon Network, Amazon, Facebook, and Oracle. He lives in the evergreen Pacific Northwest with his wife and their two girls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biblical Counseling Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48052792754353,"sku":"9781433571060","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/915ykkKD5mL._SL1500.jpg?v=1792195111","url":"https:\/\/www.biblicalcounselingbooks.com\/products\/the-promise-the-amazing-story-of-our-long-awaited-savior-by-jason-helopoulos-author-rommel-ruiz-illustrator","provider":"Biblical Counseling Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}