John The Baptist Prepares the Way for the Lord - Famous People of the Bible Board Book

Children love Bible Stories. This is a great Bible Story books for Children. This Bible story book, at only $4.99 is a cheap book for kids. This bargain book for kids is an excellent value at only $4.99. John the Baptist was born to prepare the people for Jesus' coming. He baptized them in the Jordan River and told them to turn away from their sins. John the Baptist lived a simple life. He went around sharing his important message and persuading people to let him wash their sins away. He told people to live better lives and prepare for someone who could baptize not with water but with God s love. John was speaking of Jesus. Jesus did come and Jesus asked John to baptize him. Once baptized Jesus went into the desert where the devil tested him, but three times he refused to be tempted. After rebutting the devil he went to spread John the Baptist important message. The most popular stories from the Bible are retold in a picture book format ideal for young readers. See other Bible characters in the Famous People of the Bible Series: Gideon, Samuel, Elijah, Ruth, David, Mary, Paul, Hannah Solomon, Martha, Peter, Jesus and others.