Read aloud together

Picture stories: where is Jesus?

Seven short stories, each told in three paintings, from ancient Egypt to the Heavenly City. In each one a young builder fixes something that is broken, closed or lost. After each story, look for Jesus in it.

Jesus Himself told stories about ordinary things, like a lost sheep, a seed and a house, to show people what God is like. These stories are made up, but each one points to something true about Him.

For a class or a bedtime book, all seven stories are in one printable picture book.

  1. Story 1 · Ancient EgyptThe great stoneIn Egypt, a whole crowd works together to move one huge stone into place.Jesus in this story: 1 Peter 2:4-6
  2. Story 2 · Ancient RomeWater for the cityIn a Roman city, the fountains run dry in the summer heat, and everyone is thirsty.Jesus in this story: John 7:37-38
  3. Story 3 · The Middle AgesThe old castleAn old castle gate has rusted shut, and nobody can go in.Jesus in this story: John 10:9
  4. Story 4 · A town todayThe bridgeA storm washes out the footbridge, and the kids can no longer reach the park.Jesus in this story: 1 Timothy 2:5
  5. Story 5 · A town of the futureThe lost roverFar out in a canyon, a supply rover has stopped and gone silent.Jesus in this story: Luke 15:4-6
  6. Story 6 · Green WorldThe seedIn the forest, an old gardener gives a child one big seed.Jesus in this story: Matthew 13:31-32
  7. Story 7 · Heavenly CityThe open gateA child stands before a gate of pearl, and the gate is open.Jesus in this story: John 14:2-3