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Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers, NIrV

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Wooding, Marnie.

The NIrV adventure Bible : book of devotions for early readers / by Marnie Wooding.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978 0 310 71448 4 (softcover : alk. paper)

1. Children Prayers and devotions. 2. Devotional calendars Juvenile literature. I. Title.

BV4571.3.W66 2008

242.62 dc22

2008026353

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Interior composition: Carlos Eluterio Estrada

Interior design: Matthew Van Zomeren

Contents

Words to Treasure

Praise the Lord, you angels of his. Praise him, you mighty ones who carry out his orders and obey his word.

Psalm 103:2

P rincipal ONeil stared at the pile of snow and ice blocking the schools front door. He looked around at the students responsible for this prank. So whose idea was this?

Angelica fidgeted. It had seemed like a funny idea last night, but now it wasnt so funny. She stepped forward. It was me. It was my idea to block the door with snow.

Mr. ONeil raised his eyebrow. Angelica? Not very angelic of you was it? You and your partners in crime can spend the morning chipping away at this blockade of ice and snow so we can use the front doors. Angelica nodded and sighed. This was not the way to start the new year. Shed try to do better.

If Angelica is no angel, what is a real angel? We do know from the Bible that angels are spiritual heavenly beings, but it isnt very clear what they look like. Angels are cool, but were not to worship them. Angels are Gods messengers, helpers, and worshipers in heaven. Angels help us understand that God loves us. So, what does it mean to be angelic? If you are helpful and protective of others and you worship God, you may be called an angel.

Did You Know?

Did you know that two angels are mentioned by name in the Bible? One is Michael, who appears like a warrior angel. The other is Gabriel, who acts as Gods messenger.

Words to Treasure

How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.

Psalm 139:14

M organ felt her muscles burn as she counted. One thousand and one, one thousand and rest. She sat down on a step. Her uncle Ed pulled out the guidebook while trying to breathe. The Eiffel Tower has 1,665 steps. Six hundred or so to go. We can do that. He sat beside her, wiping sweat from his face.

Morgan inhaled, stood up, and began to climb again. Just think how much easier it will be to walk back down.

Uncle Ed gulped more air. Walk down! What about the elevator? Isnt going up enough? Morgan smiled as she continued counting steps. Walking all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower was a real endurance challenge, but Morgan was ready for it. Every day after school, she climbed up and down the hill behind her house.

Planning challenges is a good thing. Why? Because when we succeed in even small goals it helps build up our confidence to take on other things. God created us to be confident in the abilities he gave us. So go out and see what you can do. And pray about what challenges God has for you. God is cheering you on so go for it.

Did You Know?

God blessed Solomon with all kinds of abilities. But he also gave Solomon the challenge of building his temple in Jerusalem. And that took Solomon seven years, even with help. Thats one big challenge. (See 2 Chronicles 1 5.)

Words to Treasure

Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people.

Proverbs 22:17

P eters grandfather leaned forward as he talked. So, here I was, this rookie newspaper boy on my bicycle speeding down a cliff toward a highway. No brakes! My bike chain had snapped and fallen off. Nothing to stop me.

Peter leaned forward as well. What did you do?

His grandfathers face crinkled, I crashed into a hedge. Broke my arm. Peter looked at the scar on his grandfathers arm. I learned something that day. Take good care of your bike, and it will take good care of you. I want you to remember that.

Peter nodded and picked up his video game controller but then put it down again. Grandpa, do you want to help me check my bike?

Sure, Peter. Id like that a lot.

Talking is good but listening to other people is important. Not only will you learn possibly life-saving advice, but youll also get to know that person better. And youll make them feel special and needed. Everybody likes that. Learning to listen to others just might be one of the most important things youll ever learn. Jesus often said, Whoever has ears should listen. Now thats something to hear.

Who has itchy ears? Well, the apostle Paul says its someone who wants people to say only the things they want to hear. Do your ears itch? (See 2 Timothy 4:3.)

Words to Treasure

She placed the child in the basket. Then she put it in the tall grass that grew along the bank of the Nile River. The childs sister wasnt very far away.

Exodus 2:3-4

D avid and Noel walked along the worn dirt path along the river. Not just any river the Nile River in Egypt, one of the oldest and most famous rivers in the world! Noel looked back at the ancient ruins they had just explored. David, how many people do you think have walked along this path? Noel looked around. This trail could be thousands of years old.

David shrugged and said, Thousands of people. The boys watched a felucca sail by, a type of sailboat used since the time of the pharaohs.

Noel climbed up on a rock. Maybe Moses or Joseph sat right here. We could have followed their footsteps on the trail.