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Children’s Bible books

  • For older kids
    • THE CHILDREN’S SIX MINUTES by Bruce S. Wright: The Children’s Six Minutes by Bruce S. Wright features a collection of themes exploring growth, kindness, faith, and life’s lessons through various engaging stories and reflections.
    • The Wonder Book of Bible Stories: “The Wonder Book of Bible Stories” by Logan Marshall shares simplified biblical narratives for children, conveying essential moral lessons through engaging tales from the Bible.

Children’s books

  • For younger kids
    • McGuffey Eclectic Primer: textbook focused on early literacy, teaching reading and writing through simple lessons and moral stories for young children.
    • McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader: educational textbook for young readers, combining phonics, sight words, moral lessons, and simple narratives to enhance literacy skills.
    • MCGUFFEY’S SECOND ECLECTIC READER: educational book for children, promoting literacy and moral values through engaging prose, poetry, and vocabulary exercises.
    • The Real Mother Goose: a collection of nursery rhymes, reflecting childhood’s whimsical essence through well-known verses and engaging illustrations.
    • THE GREAT BIG TREASURY OF BEATRIX POTTER: The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter features beloved stories like The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, celebrating whimsical animal adventures.
    • The Tale of Solomon Owl is a whimsical children’s book by Arthur Scott Bailey, exploring themes of friendship and adventure through Solomon Owl’s humorous encounters with forest animals.
    • THE TALE OF JOLLY ROBIN: follows a young bird’s adventures as he learns life skills, values friendship, and explores youthful curiosity through humorous encounters in the wild.
    • Peter and Polly Series: The content describes a series of stories for 1st graders featuring Peter and Polly, exploring seasonal adventures, imaginative play, nature, family, and interactions with pets and animals.
    • The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad: recounts Old Mr. Toad’s humorous nature-filled journeys, emphasizing lessons on friendship, humility, and personal growth amidst various animal encounters.
    • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: follows Dorothy’s adventures in Oz as she seeks to return home, meeting memorable friends while exploring themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
  • For older kids
    • Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children retells key adventures from Cervantes’ novel, preserving its spirit while engagingly presenting them for young readers in a cohesive narrative.
    • Heidi by Johanna Spyri follows a young girl adapting to life in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather, highlighting themes of family, love, and the power of nature.
    • Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss: is a beloved adventure novel by Johann David Wyss about a Swiss family stranded on a deserted island, relying on their creativity and teamwork to survive and build a new life.
    • Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm: follows the spirited Rebecca Randall as she navigates life with her aunts in Riverboro, experiencing adventure, growth, and identity exploration.

Children’s history book

  • For younger kids
    • Great Stories for Little Americans: introduces young readers to American history through engaging tales, fostering national pride and knowledge of heritage via accessible storytelling.
    • The Bird-woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Supplementary Reader for First and Second Grades- tells Sacajawea’s vital role in guiding the explorers, emphasizing her contributions and experiences during this historic journey.
    • The Story of Mankind: chronicles human history from prehistory to the modern era, highlighting key events, cultures, and figures that shaped civilization.
    • A First Book in American History: A first book in American history: with special reference to the lives and deeds of great Americans. This book chronicles pivotal figures in American history, from Columbus and John Smith to Franklin and Lincoln, highlighting their contributions and the nation’s expansion.
  • For older kids

Poem and stories

  • THE PLYMOUTH HARVEST by Governor Bradford
  • The Real Mother Goose Poems Book: a collection of nursery rhymes, reflecting childhood’s whimsical essence through well-known verses and engaging illustrations.
  • Top Poems for Children by Famous Authors: A list of children’s poems organized by author, with future additions anticipated, includes works by notable poets and authors. [Coming soon]
  • Poems and stories by Bell: Bell, a young poet, shares her love for God through inspiring poems and stories centered on nature, love, and faith, aiming to bless and bring joy to readers.
  • Explore Heartfelt Poems and Stories for Inspiration: Poems and stories to warm your heart.
  • Heartfelt Tales of My Beloved Pets: The author shares stories of various animals that have impacted their life, encouraging love for pets and providing comforting Bible verses for grieving pet owners.

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Seeking God’s Kingdom: What Matthew 6:33 Teaches Us

But see ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you Matthew 6:33

What Does it Say

It says we should seek God Kingdom.

WORD MEANINGS

  • Seek: G2212
    • ζητέω zētéō, dzay-teh’-o; of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life):—be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare G4441.
  • Kingdom: G932
    • βασιλεία basileía, bas-il-i’-ah; from G935; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):—kingdom, + reign.
  • Righteousness: G1343
    • δικαιοσύνη dikaiosýnē, dik-ah-yos-oo’-nay; from G1342; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:—righteousness.

What does it mean?
When you do God, work he Will the give you things you need

Context

Author: Audience:When :Style: Purpose:
Matthew Jews70 ADTeaching To instruct

What happening in the verse

Jesus was teaching

OTHER TRANSLATIONS

  • Amplified
    •  But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. Matthew 6:33
  • Holman  Christian  Standard
    •  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matthew 6:33

RELATED VERSES

  • Matthew 5:6
    • Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
  • Luke 12:31
    • But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
  • Matthew 3:2
    •  “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
  • Romans 1:17
    • For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

What should we do?

We should seek God’s Kingdom and his righteousness. When we do this God will provide for ours needs.

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The Meaning of the Priestly Blessing in Numbers chapter 6

THE PRIESTLY BENEDICTION

According to rabbinical sources, this priestly benediction-consisting of fifteen words- was to be prayed only by the high priest, following the evening and morning daily offerings. The high priest raised both hands above his head and over the people, joining his hands at the thumbs in the shape of the Hebrew Letter Shin, a letter representing the Name of God. He then pronounced seven different blessings over the people. Numbers 6:22-27 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.

the Hebrew Letter Shin
  1. The Lord bless you.
    • The Hebrew word Bless is bāraḵ.
      • Strong’s H1288 בָּרַךְ bârak, baw-rak’; a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason):—× abundantly, × altogether, × at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, × greatly, × indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, × still, thank.
  2. The Lord keep you. The Hebrew word for keep is šāmar.
    •  Strong’s H8104 שָׁמַר shâmar, shaw-mar’; a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.:—beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
  3. The Lord make His face shine upon you: This word pânîym is the common Hebrew word for face.
    • פָּנִים pânîym, paw-neem’; plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה pâneh; from H6437); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively);
  4. The Lord be gracious unto you: Gracious in Hebrew is chânan or ḥānan.
    • חָנַן chânan, khaw-nan’; a primitive root (compare H2583); properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition):—beseech, × fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, × very.
  5. The Lord lift His countenance upon you: The word for countenance is also pânîym. (See number 3)
  6. The Lord give you peace: The Hebrew word for peace here is shâlôwm.
    • שָׁלוֹם shâlôwm, shaw-lome’; or שָׁלֹם shâlôm; from H7999; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace:—× do, familiar, × fare, favour, friend, × great, (good) health, (× perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, (× all is, be) well, × wholly.
  7. The priest then spoke the name of the Lord over the people God’s name is significant. God leads the people who exalt His name.

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Understanding Psalm 37:3-4 Trust and Delight in the Lord

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart Psalm 37:3-4

What does it say?

  • It says that we should trust in the Lord, do good and delight our self in the Lord.

What does it mean?

  • God is the provider
  • It means we should trust in the Lord and do good if we do this, he will give us what we need, and if we delight our self in him, he will give us our desires of our heart.

Key Words

  • Shalt
    • Will, Willing
  • Dwell: H7931
    • שָׁכַן shâkan, shaw-kan’; a primitive root (apparently akin (by transmission) to H7901 through the idea of lodging; compare H5531, H7925); to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively):—abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up).
  • Verily: H530
    • אֱמוּנָה ʼĕmûwnâh, em-oo-naw’; or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה ʼĕmunâh; feminine of H529; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity:—faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
  • Fed: H7462
    • רָעָה râʻâh, raw-aw’; a primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend):—× break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste.
  • Delight: H6026
    • עָנַג ʻânag, aw-nag’; a primitive root; to be soft or pliable, i.e. (figuratively) effeminate or luxurious:—delicate(-ness), (have) delight (self), sport self.
  • Desire: H4862
    • מִשְׁאָלָה mishʼâlâh, mish-aw-law’; from H7592; a request:—desire, petition.

CONTEXT

AuthorDate Who the audience Purpose
David 100 B.C.IsraelitesTo encourage the Israelites to follow God

Translations

  • Amplified Holy Bible
    • Trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, And He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart. Psalm 37 :3-4
  • Holman Holy Bible
    • Trust in the Lord and do good so shall thou dwell in the land and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desire of thine heart. Psalm 37: 3-4

What going on in the verses?

The before these two verses are explaining to you that you do not need to fret or worry about wrong doers. God in his time will take care of them. In these two verses it is telling you what to do instead. You are supposed to just trust in God and do what is right in his sight.

Cross References

  • Isaiah 58:14
    • Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
  • Song of Solomon 2:3
    • As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

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Understanding Jesus as the Light of the World

Then Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk darkness but shall have the light of the life. John 8:12 [KJV]

What does it mean?

When we walk in truth we have the light of God.

What does it say?

True light comes from God.

Key Words

  • Light: Source of light, day light, fire light.
  • Followeth: Go or come after purse to obey, to follow or be a disciple.
  • Darkness: Absent of light or, dark , dimness.

Context

Author:John
Audience: Jews & Gentiles
When:A.D.85
Style: Historical
Purpose: To communicate a deeper understanding of Jesus and his role in salvation.

Translation of the Bible

  1. Amplified Holy Bible
    •  Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “[a]I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness but will have the Light of life.” John 8;12
  2. Holman Holy  Bible
    • Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

What going on in the previous verse?

The Woman was caught in adultery.

Related Verses

  • John 1:4
    • In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
  • John 3:19
    • And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil
  • John 9:5
    •  As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
  • John 12:35
    • Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
  • John 12: 46
    •  I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness

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Bible Studies by Bell

Bell studies the Bible and shares insights on Noah’s sons, the Tower of Babel, Jesus’ disciples, and biblical plants. More topics and studies are coming in the coming weeks and months.

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Understanding Deuteronomy 12:29-32: Guidelines for Worship

Verse Mapping of Deuteronomy 12:29-32

 Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy God. When the Lord thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. Thou shalt not do so unto the Lord thy God: for every abomination to the Lord, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Difficult Words:

  • Snared: Strong’s H5367 – nāqaš
    • שׁ nâqash, naw-kash’; a primitive root; to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively:—catch (lay a) snare.
  • thou enquire: Strong’s H1875 – dāraš
    • דָּרַשׁ dârash, daw-rash’; a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship:—ask, × at all, care for, × diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), × surely.
  • Add: Strong’s H3254 – yāsap̄
    • to add, increase, do again
  • Diminish: Strong’s H1639 – gāraʿ
    • to diminish, restrain, withdraw, abate, keep back, do away, take from, clip

Other Translations:

  • Amplified Bible
    •  “When the Lord your God cuts off and destroys before you the nations which you are going in to dispossess, and you dispossess them and settle in their land, 30 beware that you are not lured (ensnared) into following them, after they have been destroyed before you, and that you do not inquire about their gods, saying, ‘How did these nations serve their gods, so that I too may do likewise?’ 31 You shall not behave this way toward the Lord your God, for they have done for their gods every repulsive thing which the Lord hates; for they even burn their sons and their daughters in the fire [as sacrifices] to their gods. “Everything I command you, you shall be careful to do it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.
  • New International Version (NIV)
    • The Lord your God will cut off before you the nations you are about to invade and dispossess. But when you have driven them out and settled in their land, 30 and after they have been destroyed before you, be careful not to be ensnared by inquiring about their gods, saying, “How do these nations serve their gods? We will do the same.” 31 You must not worship the Lord your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the Lord hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.
  • Christian Standard Bible
    • “When the Lord your God annihilates the nations before you, which you are entering to take possession of, and you drive them out and live in their land, 30 be careful not to be ensnared by their ways after they have been destroyed before you. Do not inquire about their gods, asking, ‘How did these nations worship their gods? I’ll also do the same.’ 31 You must not do the same to the Lord your God, because they practice every detestable act, which the Lord hates, for their gods. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. 32 Be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it.

Cross References

  •  Leviticus 18:24-30
    • Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants. Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you: (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;) That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you. For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people. Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the Lord your God.
  • Psalms 106:34-39
    • They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the Lord commanded them: But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.  And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
  • Jeremiah 10:2
    • Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
  • Ezekiel 11:12
  • And ye shall know that I am the Lord: for ye have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done after the manners of the heathen that are round about you.
  • Matthew 5:17-19
    • Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
  • John 4:24
    •  God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Context

  • Author: Deuteronomy identifies Moses as its author five times (1:1, 5; 31:9, 22, 24)
  • Audience: The Israelites; God’s chosen people
  • When wrote: Moses lived from approximately 1520 to 1400 BC, dying at the age of 120 just before the Israelites entered the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34:7). Moreover, Moses’ first speech in the book is dated to the specific day: “In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses spoke to the people of Israel according to all that the Lord had given him in commandment to them” (Deuteronomy 1:3). The fortieth year refers to four decades after God freed Israel from Egyptian slavery. Moses spoke the three speeches recorded in Deuteronomy on that day.
  • Purpose: Deuteronomy is called the second Law. It was written to teach the new generation of Israelites who were getting ready to enter the promise land.

What Does it Say:

It says don’t learn the ways of the heathen and don’t incorporate their ideas about how to worship into your worship of God.

What Does it mean:

This means that you are not to add to what God has said on how to worship him. He does not want a show. He wants correct worship that is not tinted by anything to do with pagans.

Application:

We need to be sure that what we are doing is actually pleasing to God. We need to remember that the devil is crafty, but somewhat predictable. Over the years making sin look good has worked. We need to be careful that pagan worship practices have not slipped into our homes, lives, and churches. This will require careful praying and seeking God’s direction.

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