Promise Bible MY FIRST
FLASH CARDS
How to use the Promise Cards Use the cards to bring a fun and fresh element to reading My First Promise Bible with your child. There are lots of ways that you can use these cards with your child in conjunction with the My First Promise Bible book. There is a Promise Card for each story. A few ideas to use the cards: Let your child pick a card, and then read that story to them. Make a fun game of finding all the promise icons that are the same: Make piles of the cards that have the same promise icons. Explain one of the gifts to your child in the context of the stories illustrated. When your child is familiar with the stories, let your child pick a card from the illustrated side of the card. Let your child tell you which story is illustrated or, tell them the story title if they do not know. Then read the story together. Show them the picture of the gift icon on the card – look up the explanation of the gift in the infographic on page 9 of the book, and talk about it together.
Each Promise Card includes: the title of the story the main picture from the story the page number where you can find the story in the book the promise icon that is illustrated as a gift, and the child-friendly highlight of how that gift from God is shown through the context of the story. There are five gifts or “core promises” that are highlighted in My First Promise Bible. They are explained on the Five Core Promises card in this pack and in more detail in the infographic page 9 of the book.
God’s five core promises My First Promise Bible emphasizes five of God’s core promises. Each one is illustrated and explained as a gift. Look out for the gift icon that highlights one of God’s core promises in each Bible story and Promise Card. Use this card or the infographic on page 9 as a guideline when you discuss God’s core promises with your child.
God’s love GOD’S LOVE FOR ME IS BOUNDLESS
When I see a heart, I remember that God loves me very much. He takes care of me and protects me. He wants me to be happy.
I belong to God THROUGH JESUS, I AM GOD’S CHILD
God loves me so much that he sent his son, Jesus, to die on the cross for my sins. He made me special and chose me to be his child and serve him. I now belong to God and his kingdom. I remember this when I see a cross.
The Holy Spirit THE HOLY SPIRIT SHOWS ME HOW TO LIVE
I am never alone. The Holy Spirit helps me to understand how God wants me to live. In the Bible, God’s Holy Spirit is often symbolised as a dove. I remember to listen to God when I see a gentle dove.
Family I AM PART OF GOD’S FAMILY
God gives me a family that forms a circle of love around me. They care for me and help me to live as a child of God. My family includes all of God’s children. Together we form the church. Although each one of us is different, God wants us to love and care for one another.
New beginning JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF MY SINS
Jesus forgets about the bad things I have done and forgives all of my sins. In doing so he gives me a new beginning, and a chance to try again when I have made a mistake. Through him I am like a little plant growing fresh and new. I remember this every time I see a little seedling grow.
God made the world and us Read the story on page 10
God made the world and he made us. God made everything perfectly.
Noah’s ark Read the story on page 13
Noah made God happy, just as we should do.
Abraham, Sarah and Isaac Read the story on page 14
We are all part of God’s family because of his promise to Abraham.
Joseph and his colourful coat Read the story on page 16
Nothing is impossible for God.
Moses in the basket Read the story on page 19
God gave Moses a new home where he could grow up safely.
The Israelites learn to listen Read the story on page 20
Good things happen when we listen to God.
Samuel is born Read the story on page 23
God always listens to his children when they pray.
God talks to Samuel Read the story on page 25
God wants us to listen to his voice and to his word.
A shepherd boy becomes king Read the story on page 27
God chooses us to do important work for him.
David and Goliath Read the story on page 28
God always helps us to do his work.
David and Jonathan Read the story on page 30
God gives us our family and friends to care for us and to protect us.
God takes care of Elijah Read the story on page 33
If God asks us to do something, he also makes sure that we can do it.
God heals Naaman Read the story on page 35
God chooses us to tell other people about him.
Josiah becomes king Read the story on page 37
God gives us the Bible so that we can know how to live.
Daniel in the lions’ den Read the story on page 38
Daniel was faithful to God and God saved him.
Jesus is born Read the story on page 41
God sent his only Son to save us and make us happy.
A new star Read the story on page 43
We belong to the kingdom of God through Jesus.
The boy Jesus visits the temple Read the story on page 44
We get to know God at church.
Jesus is baptised Read the story on page 46
Jesus is always with us through the Holy Spirit.
Jesus catches fish Read the story on page 48
Jesus chooses ordinary people to be his disciples.
Jesus calls the children Read the story on page 51
God loves each and every one of his children – big and small.
Jesus turns water into wine Read the story on page 52
Bad things happen in our lives, but God will give us joy again.
Zacchaeus climbs a tree Read the story on page 55
Jesus helps us to change and to live as children of God.
Blind Bartimaeus Read the story on page 56
Jesus helps everyone who believes in him.
The man who could not walk Read the story on page 59
God gives us friends to help us.
Jairus’ daughter Read the story on page 60
God loves us and helps us when we are hurt and sad.
The lost sheep Read the story on page 63
God loves each one of us. Nothing can separate us from God’s love.
The loaves and fish Read the story on page 64
God takes care of us, and we must take care of other people.
The good Samaritan Read the story on page 67
God has chosen us to help other people who are in need.
God always takes care of us Read the story on page 69
God made you and you are important to him.
The Samaritan thanks Jesus Read the story on page 71
God saves people from all nations to serve him.
Jesus is alive! Read the story on page 72
Because Jesus died on the cross, my sins are forgiven.
The Lord’s Prayer Read the story on page 74
Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-11, NKJ