How Many Stories are there In the Jesus Storybook Bible?

The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones has been thrilling children and families alike for many years. Eye-catchingly illustrated by award-winning artist, Jago, it has been an integral part of many children’s journey in faith.

The Jesus Storybook Bible gives you a full colour, illustrated collection of the 44 best-loved Bible stories from creation to David, the nativity to revelation. Perfect for introducing your children to a lifelong love of Bible reading whilst instilling lessons of God’s grace and salvation.

These stories are:

Old Testament stories teach children that God created everything, and it was good but that sin spoiled God’s perfect creation. The Old Testament stories introduce God’s promises to Noah and Abraham and God’s great rescue plan in Exodus. David the shepherd king helps children understand that Jesus is the true Shepherd King. Unlike many children’s Bibles, the Jesus Storybook Bible includes stories from the prophets including Nehemiah, Malachi and Ezra, together with Jonah and the big fish.

1. The Story and the Song - Introduction from Psalm 9 & Hebrews 1

2. The Beginning: A Perfect Home - The story of creation, from Genesis 1-2

3. The Terrible Lie - Adam and Eve lose everything, from Genesis 3

4. A New Beginning - Noah’s ark, from Genesis 6-9

5. A Giant Staircase to Heaven - The Tower of Babel, Genesis 11

6. Son of Laughter - God’s special promise to Abraham, from Genesis 12-21

7. The Present - The story of Abraham and Isaac, from Genesis 22

8. The Girl No One Wanted - The Story of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah, from Genesis 29-30

9. The Forgiving Prince - Joseph and his brothers, from Genesis 37-50

10. God to the Rescue! - Moses and the great escape from, Egypt from Exodus 3-13

11. God Makes a Way - Moses and the Red Sea, from Exodus 14-15

12. Ten Ways to be Perfect - Moses and The Ten Commandments, from Exodus 16-17, 19-40

13. The Warrior Leader - Joshua and the battle of Jericho, from Joshua 3, 6

14. The Teeny, Weenie . . . True King - Samuel anoints David, from 1 Samuel 16

15. The Young Hero and the Horrible Giant - David and Goliath, from 1 Samuel 17

16. The Good Shepherd - David the Shepherd King, from Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 23

17. A Little Servant Girl and the Proud General - The little slave girl and Naaman, from 2 Kings 5

18. Operation “No More Tears!” - The rescuer will come: prophecies, from Isaiah from Isaiah 9, 11, 40, 50, 53, 55, 60

19. Daniel and the Scary Sleepover - Daniel and the Lion’s Den, from Daniel 6

20. God’s Messenger - Jonah and the Big Fish, from Jonah 1-4, Hebrews 1:1-2

21. Get Ready! - God’s people return from being slaves, from Nehemiah 8-10, Malachi 1, 3, 4; Ezra 7

Stories from the New Testament, help children understand why Jesus was born, the good news of his birth, become familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, explore Jesus’ miracles and understand about grace. The New Testament stories also explore the early church, and Paul’s ministry and explain to children that Jesus will return one day and make everything new.

22. He’s Here! - The Nativity, from Luke 1-2

23. The Light Of The Whole World - The story of the shepherds, from Luke 2

24. The King Of All Kings - The story of the wise men, from Matthew 2

25. Heaven Breaks Through - The story of John the Baptist, from Matthew 3; Luke 1,3; John 1

26. Let’s Go! - Jesus is tempted in the desert and chooses his helpers, from Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4-6

27. A Little Girl And A Poor Frail Lady - The story of Jairus’s daughter, from Luke 8

28. How To Pray - Jesus teaches people about prayer, from Matthew 6

29. The Singer - The Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 6, 9; Luke 12

30. The Captain Of The Storm - The storm on the lake, from Mark 4; Matthew 8

31. Filled Full! - The feeding of the 5,000, from Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9

32. Treasure Hunt! - The story of the hidden treasure, from Matthew 13

33. The Friend Of Little Children - Jesus and the little children, from Matthew 18, 19; Mark 10; Luke 18

34. The Man Who Didn’t Have Any Friends (None) - The story of Zacchaeus, from Luke 19

35. Running Away - The story of the lost son, from Luke 15

36. Washed With Tears - A sinful woman anoints Jesus, from Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12

37. The Servant King - The Last Supper, from Mark 14; John 13-14

38. A Dark Night In The Garden - The Garden of Gethsemane, from Luke 22; Mark 14; John 18

39. The Sun Stops Shining - The Crucifixion, from Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19

40. God’s Wonderful Surprise - The Resurrection, from Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20

41. Going Home - The Ascension, from Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 14

42. God Sends Help - Pentecost, from Acts 1-5; John 15

43. A New Way To See - The story of Paul, from Acts 6–9, 12–28; Colossians 2; Romans 8; Ephesians 2

44. A Dream Of Heaven - John sees into the future, from Revelation 1, 5, 21, 22

The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the one message underpinning every story in the Bible - the story of God's salvation. Through the Jesus Storybook Bible, your children can learn how Jesus was the saviour of humanity, and how they can put his teachings front and centre as they write their own, unique stories.

The Jesus Storybook Bible is suitable for children aged 4-10 and is available now at Eden.