Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Religious Education First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This Student Book has been endorsed by Edexcel. This textbook offers a brand new approach to the study of Christianity which has been developed in close consultation with teachers and religious organisations. Structured according to the new specification with clear, regular summaries, this book provides students with exactly what they need to know for the course. Practice questions are provided for every topic, as well as sample answer activities and revision checklists. 'Stretch' and 'support' features provide useful differentiation, and case studies show real-life stories or perspectives from Christianity as it is practised today.

Minecraft has swept the world by storm. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, this book allows children to experience the Bible as never before. Authors Christopher Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination. With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories ever told, this is the perfect gift. The images created feature not only magnificent, vast terrains often found in the Minecraft video game, but also artfully re-created Bible characters, such as John the Baptist and Adam and Eve, and superb designs of the birth of Jesus Christ. A range of biblical characters such as Jesus, Judas, Peter, and Pharaoh are offered in fun, colorful scenes kids will treasure. Engaging stories including the Sermon on the Mount and the death and resurrection of Jesus are here. With more than 250 images, young readers will learn about Paul's first healing, Jesus's ascension to Heaven, and more! The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: New Testament makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever! This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.

Met dekades se ervaring in die geestelike- en jeugbediening en ’n hele paar jeugverhale agter sy naam skryf Jan Vermeulen hierdie insiggewende, Bybelse gids vir tieners. GOM vir jou stukkende wêreld bevat 5 belangrike Bybelse waarhede wat tieners kan bekwaam om: Die kernboodskap van die Bybel beter te verstaan. Antwoorde op hul geestelike vrae te vind. Beter lewenskeuses te maak. In die stukkende wêreld waarin ons lewe ervaar baie mense trauma en verwarring. Hierdie gids gee tieners die hulpmiddels wat hulle nodig het om hul wêreld weer heel te maak. Hierdie boek bevat antwoorde op belangrike vrae, ruimte vir self-refleksie en vrae om die leser verder te laat dink en antwoorde in die Bybel te soek.

The Knowledge Quiz series is a deviously simple and effective way for students to revise for GCSE subjects. Put together by subject experts, these easy-to-use books feature tear-out quizzes to help students memorise the large body of knowledge that forms the basis of success in exams. Rather than just flicking through revision cards expecting things to stick in your memory, self-quizzing allows you to complete multiple copies of the same quiz and keep doing them until you get them right every time. At the start of each section you'll find full answers. This edition will help students to effectively drill the essential facts necessary for success in the Catholic Christianity and Judaism exam, part of GCSE Religious Studies.

It's time to elect a new pope. Hundreds of thousands of people gather in front of St. Peter's Basilica to learn who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church. A white puff of smoke from a chimney signals the cardinals - the "princes" of the church - have elected one of their own who will continue to be the leader of the faith that has been around for more than two thousand years. Author Megan Stine charts the beginning of Christianity and its hold on members of the faith as well as the countless struggles for power (one pope was poisoned by his own men!), the building of the Vatican and creation of the Sistine Chapel, and the Secret Archives that hold papers the church has accumulated over the centuries.

Written as if Jesus is speaking directly to your child's heart, Jesus Calling®: 365 Devotions for Kids is now available in a fun and exciting design for boys, with devotions adapted for each day on the same theme as the adult version of Jesus Calling.

Jesus Calling®: 365 Devotions for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace we can experience at any time and in all circumstances. With Scripture and personal reflections, the #1 bestselling author brings Jesus' message of peace--for today and every day--to your children.

Adapted from the bestselling Jesus Calling, each day's devotion shares the same theme as the adult version, as well as written-out Scriptures. This is a great choice for families to read and discuss during devotional time together. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids will engage your kids and help them find lifelong peace in Jesus.

Reaching out with peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect your children with Jesus--the One who meets you where you are. Help your children draw near to Him in Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids.

Do you love trucks? Trucks are powerful, big, and fun, but God is Better than Trucks! From A-Z, find out about Ambulances, Bulldozers, and Car Carriers - and about how God is better than all of them. Full colour throughout and memory verses on each page.

It is foolish to reject the Lord, And unwise to disobey. But the righteous will live in one accord, When His Hero saves the day! Zephaniah's prophesies teach repentance and encourage righteousness, two virtues as essential today as when he first wrote. The minor prophets offer major lessons for believers of all ages! These inspired truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Hudson Taylor was a sickly child. He was often ill and had very poor eyesight. But God chose him to evangelise the Chinese. So at the age of 21 Hudson Taylor left the United Kingdom to sail half way round the world to China. Why did he do this? He did it to tell the Chinese people about the good news of Jesus Christ and to give them a message of hope. This story covers Hudson's childhood and traumatic teenage years as well as his life as a well-known pioneer missionary.

Take early readers on an adventure through God's Word with the #1 Bible for kids! The bestselling NIrV Adventure Bible (R) for Early Readers gets kids 6-10 excited about God's Word! They will be captivated with the full-color features that make reading Scripture and memorizing their favorite verses engaging and fun. Along the way they'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, they'll grow closer in their relationship with God. This Bible includes the complete New International Reader's Version (NIrV) which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and explore the Bible for the first time on their own. Over 10 million copies within the Adventure Bible (R) brand have been sold. The Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids! Features include: Complete text of the easy-to-read New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible Full-color design throughout - Makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging Life in Bible Times - Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days Words to Treasure - Highlights great verses to memorize Did You Know? - Interesting facts help you understand God's Word and the life of faith People in Bible Times - Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible Live It! - Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life Twenty special pages - Focus on topics such as famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, how to pray, and the love passage for kids, all with a jungle safari theme Book introductions with useful facts about each book of the Bible Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words Color map section to help locate places in the Bible 9-point font size

A True Fairy Tale
Cinderella is a great story, but after the last page is turned, little girls can't look forward to the tale coming true when they grow up. It's just "for pretend." Now girls ages four to nine can unveil the reality of their royal calling "His Little Princess "shows them that they are not pretend princesses...because God is for real When a grown-up sits down to read out loud these touching love letters, girls will come to understand and embrace how much they are truly loved and adored by God, the King of kings
A Daughter of the King
Every little girl dreams of being a princess. And for the one who trusts in God, the Word heralds a most beautiful truth: She is the chosen daughter of the King of all kings. She is a true princess
Here is a majestic gift for that special young one in your life--personal letters written from her King. Each day a new letter will inspire her to live and act like the radiant princess she is
Story Behind the Book
"If we can help our daughters learn from a young age that they are God's chosen princesses, we will help them to win the identity struggles they will face as teens. While we have influence in their lives, we need to deposit in their hearts and minds how much they are loved and how important they are in God's kingdom. This book will give girls godly confidence that they are chosen by the King of all kings. Read one each day to them and watch them grow into the princesses they are destined to be "
--Sheri Rose Shepherd

Watch your young children grow in their understanding of God as you meet with him together using this One Year devotional. Each reading pairs a Little Blessings illustration with a short Bible verse and devotional thought that gets you and your child talking about the simple truths of Scripture. A fun, rhyming prayer completes each devotional. A great way to get young children interacting with Scripture daily.

Since before the beginning of time God has been at work. He created the world; he promised to send a saviour; and he sent his Son to die for us. With these 31 devotions and prayers you will see the impact of the life of Christ from before Creation to the Resurrection. Find out What Jesus Did through stories such as: Making Christmas Last; When Jesus Became a Refugee; and How Do I know Jesus Loves me? These stories were first told at The First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.

Written in the spirit of the other best selling titles in the Child's Guide series, this volume explains in child-friendly language the sacrament of baptism. We meet Anthony, a young boy whose baby brother is about to be baptized. Anthony eagerly invites the reader into his church and explains the importance of this once-in-a-lifetime sacrament. He leads readers through the baptismal ceremony step-by-step, describing the events through his own eyes. Throughout the book are interactive questions encouraging discussion between the child and parent or teacher: "Do you know why you have the name you do?"; "Do you know the name of your godparents?" When the time finally comes to baptize little James, Anthony proudly joins in the responses with the rest of the group. Written in clear, simple language, this book: -has vivid full-color illustrations throughout -can be either read to children or used by beginning readers -is a meaningful gift from parents and other family members -is the perfect teaching tool for use in Catholic schools or parish CCD classes Ages 5-9.

Bo just wants to fall asleep before Santa comes, but when the sheep he's counting rebel and wreak havoc around the house, Christmas Eve starts to go baa-dly wrong.

It's Christmas Eve and Bo can't sleep, so he starts counting sheep. But when the sheep get bored, they scatter, wreaking holiday mayhem all over the house. "Sheep 4 gnaws the stockings--leaves holes in the toes; 5 swallows some garland, and tinsel, and bows!" Children can count along with Bo as he finds the 10 mischievous sheep misbehaving throughout the house. With a house full of sheep and a mess to clean, will Bo get to sleep before Santa comes? Find out in this hilarious story of a night before Christmas gone wrong. With exuberant verse and comical illustrations, this book will have children begging for repeat readings.