Prophecy and the Hope

Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the author of The Gospel Story Bible, Long Story Short, Old Story New, the Gospel Story Curriculum, the Prepare Him Room advent devotional and curriculum, Wise Up family devotional and curriculum, Listen Up family devotional and curriculum, Dragon Seed, The Ology, Don't Blame the Mud, Parenting First Aid, and Parenting First Aid Study Guide. He and his wife, Lois, have six children and two grandchildren, and they reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.Blair Files is an illustrator and textile designer based in New York City. She is inspired by colorful characters, travels abroad, and of course, great stories. Her work and sketchbook can be found at www.blairfiles.com.

“As Marty creatively walks us through the Old Testament, he wonderfully points to Christ. As the title of this series is Redemption Tales, it is fitting that the predominant theme woven throughout each story is Jesus Christ, the coming Redeemer. The Prophecy and the Hope stays on point, directing our hearts and our children’s hearts to the Son.” Bud Burk, Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN"This isn’t just a book that aims to teach kids facts in an engaging way. They will learn facts about the Exodus, no doubt, but Machowski aims for transformation. The Prophecy and the Hope invites kids to consider the connections of Israelites’ tremendous deliverance from slavery to our deliverance from sin through Jesus, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world."Gloria Furman, author of Missional Motherhood and Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full“Marty has written some amazing true adventure stories from the eyes of the animals that could have been there. God’s Word contains some of the greatest stories ever told, so it’s amazing to see someone as skilled as Marty Machowski give these biblical accounts such a wonderfully fresh perspective. Coupling the stories with his study questions makes this a resource that’s not only going to engage the families who use it, but equip them too.” Adam Griffin, Lead Pastor, Eastside Community Church, Dallas, TX; podcast host, The Family Discipleship Podcast; author of several books and resources for families“The first two books in the Redemption Tales series captivate young (and older) minds while recounting significant stories from the Old Testament. All three of my children asked for ‘just one more chapter’ again and again! The questions at the end really turned reading these books into incredible discipleship time!” Megan Jenkins, Owner, His Kids Company“What a creative way to engage the imagination and stir the interest of children in telling key narratives from the Old Testament. We parents and grandparents can find such help in applying these stories in a Christ-focused way by tapping into the included questions and answers.” Larry E. McCall, Author of Grandparenting with Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation“With his trademark creativity, a Bible teacher's deft touch, and a heart that beats for the next generation, Marty has crafted another wonderful series story that is sure to delight young readers and sow seeds of eternity in their hearts.” Joshua Cooley,New York Times bestselling author of I Can't Believe My Eyes!, the Heroes of the Bible Devotional, and more