{"title":"God's Very Special Letters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing God's Very Special Letters: A New Translation of the New Testament | Every chapter \u0026amp; verse | Stunning artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first three books in this innovative full-colour series have landed in Australia. We will have copies available at a women's event in Western Sydney this Saturday (6th March) and then start posting out copies later this week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"172\" width=\"258\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0317\/8499\/2899\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-06_at_7.32.41_pm.png?v=1772786010\"\u003e. \u003cimg height=\"168\" width=\"252\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0317\/8499\/2899\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-06_at_7.32.59_pm.png?v=1772786010\"\u003e   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0317\/8499\/2899\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-06_at_7.32.49_pm.png?v=1772786010\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"162\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9781764357432-colossians-gods-very-special-letters-the-epistles-for-kids","title":"Colossians: God's Very Special Letters - The Epistles for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"All that matters is Christ, and he is in all of you!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new translation of Paul's letter to the Colossians in the language of children.\u003cbr\u003eEvery verse, every chapter - fully illustrated with captivating colour and stories - including his little letter to Philemon!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the first volumes in the ground-breaking Epistles for Kids series.\u003cbr\u003eThese letters in the Bible have changed lives and changed the world for thousands of years. These are God's \u003ci\u003eVery Special Letters\u003c\/i\u003e. We want to everything we can to help kids access, hear, and believe the message of God within them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a Bible that looks and feels like it was made for \u003ci\u003ethem\u003c\/i\u003e, with over 50+ pages of stunning and immersive illustrations that promote deep exploration and comprehension of the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost kids' Bibles skip over this part of the Scriptures, or provide a brief paraphrase. But this is a new translation, translated with serious care from the original Greek language, using only words that children use in the schoolyard every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are young or old - come on a journey to the ancient city of Colossae, to Philemon's house, as Tychicus arrives with a letter from Paul. Hear Paul's warm encouragement to this new, little church. See the epic picture he paints of the Cosmic Son in all his brilliance. Feel his warning about those who try to steal away our assurance in Christ. Be warmed by the beautiful call to live heavenly lives here on earth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd then, watch the story of Philemon and Onesimus unfold, as a runaway slave returns back to his master as a new brother in Christ. How does the good news of Christ change the way we treat each other? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's all there in Colossians and Philemon - and it's ready to be explored by children and families together like never before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe often think of the New Testament letters as dull textbooks. But nothing could be further from the truth! These are living texts, full of adventure, relationship, drama, and worship. Our goal is to simply open them up for all to see and believe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet's open up God's Very Special Letters - let's open up the Epistles for Kids!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs someone who has spent decades seeking to shape the deep truths of Scripture into song, I’m delighted by and in awe of The Epistles for Kids. This project has the power to humble us all in the simple, faithful, compelling presentation of all God has kindly chosen to reveal to us in his word.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColin Buchanan \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSinger \u0026amp; Songwriter\u003ci\u003eI am very excited by the Epistles for Kids project and believe that it could fill a clear need in the a translation of the New Testament that children can read and understand. From what I have seen so far, Matt’s translation is dynamic and faithful, seeking to clearly communicate the word of God in a manner accessible to his target audience. As a parent of three young children, I would happily read this with them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Habib\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLecturer in Greek \u0026amp; New Testament, Moore Theological College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Epistles for Kids project is quite simply breathtaking. I have been involved with teaching youth and children from the Bible since 1985. I have seen many attempts to make God’s word more accessible, but I have honestly never seen anything as helpful as The Epistles for Kids. Its genius lies in its commitment to God’s word. 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Be encouraged to endure, as Peter calls Christians to follow in the way of Christ, being ready to suffer, and always full of good deeds along the way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's all there in 1 Peter - and it's ready to be explored by children and families together like never before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe often think of the New Testament letters as dull textbooks. But nothing could be further from the truth! These are living texts, full of adventure, relationship, drama, and worship. 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A great resource for a church to use to explore a letter together, for parents to read with their children, or for children to read themselves. What a joy it is to see these precious letters come to life for children.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandy Galea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder \u0026amp; Director of Kidswise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI have always had a deep interest in ministry to children. One of the things in which I think we could do better, is to break out of the habit of merely telling stories, important though they are. Hence my commitment to the catechism and to suitable doctrinal teaching. But I must confess that it had not crossed my mind to provide our young people with the ability to access the NT epistles in a form which they could understand. Matt saw the need and has sought to meet it with these books. 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