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Children of the Gospels · Book 4

Children of the Gospels · Book 4

The Parables

Five Stories from the Words of Jesus

Lost sheep, a returning son, a neighbor in need. Step into five of Jesus’ beloved parables.

Ages 6–10 · Five illustrated stories · Paperback

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By Nathaniel Shepherd · Steadfast Joy Press

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From Chapter One: The One Who Was Lost

There were one hundred sheep and Abel was responsible for all of them.

He counted ninety-nine.

He counted again.

Ninety-nine.

The five stories
  1. The One Who Was Lost
  2. The Day He Came Home
  3. The Man in the Ditch
  4. The Lost Coin
  5. What Grew and What Didn't
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