13 Very Bad Days and How God Fixed Them, edited by Susan Ling, is
a book with a unique title. The 13 “bad days” the author is talking about
pertain to 13 different Bible characters (some single and others in groups) and
the problems they faced. One of them was Daniel, when he faced the lions.
Others include Lazarus, when he dies and was buried; Mary, who gave birth to
Jesus in a rude stable; Jonah, who was swallowed by a big fish; and Saul, who
became blinded. Most of those chosen are from the New Testament, but a few are
from the Old.
The book
is intended for use as a Bible study guide. The author starts off with an
introduction titled “How to Use These Sessions” with tips and ideas on how to
use the given information. He then follows a pattern for each chapter. He starts
with a “The Point” of the story, a short sentence about what God is trying to
teach us with that story; a “Scripture Connect” with a Bible reference for each
story; “The Basics for Leaders” with a short re-telling of the story; two
options for an “Opening Activity”; a “Game for a Bad Day” with a suggested game
for each topic; a “Bad Day Bible Story” which uses a modern-day story to
illustrate the point of the biblical one; a sidebar with “Age Alert Tips”
giving the instructor tips for using the stories with different age groups; a “Closing
Prayer”; and even options for an “Extra-Time Activity”.
What I
Like: This is a great, comprehensive Bible-study guide book that’s packed with
great stories and wonderful suggestions on how to make the stories relevant to
young kids’ lives.
What I
Dislike: Nothing.
Overall
Rating: Excellent.
Age
Appeal: “adaptable” for 2-12 years
Publisher Info: Standard Publishing, 2009; ISBN:
9780784721223; Paperback, 109 pages, $9.99.
Special
Info: Extra resources can be ordered from the publisher to enhance these
lessons. This book is one in the publisher’s series of 13 Sessions books.
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