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The Prisoners, The Earthquake, and the Midnight Song was first published as a children’s storybook and is now available as a condensed board book for younger readers. This book is a part of the Tales That Tell the Truth series by The Good Book Company and it is one of my family’s favorite series! The Prisoners, The Earthquake, and the Midnight Song is essentially a paraphrase of Paul and Silas’ imprisonment as detailed in Acts 16:25-40. In this Scripture account, Paul and Silas are imprisoned and God uses an earthquake to free them. Rather than fleeing when free, they remain in prison and share the good news of Jesus with their jailer who ends up becoming a Christian. This simple retelling helps young readers understand the beauty of praising God in trials and in trusting Him for deliverance from them.
This book includes a simple gospel presentation toward the end. It states, “The jailer has a question for Paul and Silas. ‘What must I do to be saved?'” The response is, “Believe in the Lord Jesus. That’s how you’ll be saved.” Although my son is a newborn, I have been reading this book to him and I’m thankful for the early exposure it’s giving him to the gospel. The shorter length of this version is also perfect for my three year old who doesn’t have a very wide attention span when it comes to reading books. I love that while this version of the original is condensed, it doesn’t compromise on the truth of the gospel. The board book contains many of the same illustrations as the storybook and would make a great baby shower or birthday gift. We really enjoy this book and I look forward to reading more from the storybook series as well as the board book series.
I received The Prisoners, The Earthquake, and The Midnight Song board book compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.
