Author Ann Ingalls’ rhyming verse and illustrator Steliyana Doneva’s energetic artwork meld to capture the emotions and passion of the first Holy Week: the crowds greeting Jesus on Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, Judas’s betrayal, Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ trial before Pilate, Jesus’ crucifixion, the disciples’ bewilderment and Jesus’ resurrection.
The book concludes with the reason why Jesus came to earth and died and rose again: “When Jesus died on Calvary, / He gave His life for you and me. / Because of our Lord’s sacrifice, / Now all can enter paradise.”
Journey with Jesus is an excellent resource for Christian families. It could also serve as an introduction to Lent and Easter for families with young children who have just been introduced to the gospel or who have a desire to learn about Jesus. (Paraclete Press)
About the Author
Sonya VanderVeen Feddema is a freelance writer and a member of Covenant CRC in St. Catharines, Ontario.