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Once Upon A World is a delightful series of Bible stories for children. The fresh clear style of writer and illustrator Robert Duncan gives this eBook a widespread appeal. Once Upon A World presents a happy combination of faith and humour that will appeal to families both remote from and close to the Christian faith.This eBook contains Robert Duncan's retellings of stories from the New Testament.

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Publié par	Andrews UK
Date de parution	23 novembre 2011
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781906577452
Langue	English

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ONCE UPON A WORLD

Written and Illustrated by
Robert Duncan

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First published in 2011 by
B7 Enterprises Limited

Digital Edition converted and published by
Andrews UK Limited

Copyright © 2011 Robert Duncan
The author has asserted his moral rights

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“On the first day the world had ever known God had a busy week in front of Him ...”

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THE NEW TESTAMENT

Mary Has a Baby

Mary was sitting in the sun outside her house. It was a normal day, a bit of cooking, a bit of helping round the house. She was having a few minutes rest when suddenly and angel appeared. ‘Are you Mary?’ he asked. ‘Yes, who are you?’ the startled girl replied. ‘I am an angel from God, and I have a surprise for you - you’re going to have a baby.’ Mary raised her hand to her mouth. ‘It would be a surprise, I’m not even married.’
The angel knew that Mary was going to marry Joseph. He explained the details. ‘Your child will be the Son of God, he will be loved throughout the world for thousands of years.’ Mary though she was dreaming. ‘It is hard to understand,’ she said hesitantly, ‘what shall I call the baby?’
‘His name is Jesus,’ the angel answered. ‘Now I must fly.’ And he was gone.
Mary sat for a very long time without saying anything. She thought about all the angel had said, and she prayed a nice thank you to God.
‘Jesus,’ she thought. ‘That’s a nice name.’

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Mary married Joseph, and they both left for Bethlehem, where they were going to live.

They had to travel a long way, so Mary rode on a donkey while Joseph walked beside her.
They arrived in the town at nightfall, and Joseph asked if there was somewhere to stay, because his wife was going to have a baby. Someone said, ‘Try the inn, they rent out rooms.’
They walked down the quiet streets, Joseph worry about his wife, and Mary feeling more and more tired.
‘Here we are,’ said Joseph. He told Mary to wait outside while he went in to arrange things.
A few minutes later, a miserable Joseph came out. ‘There’s no room at the inn.’
The couple sadly left the town, and found a cattle shed to sleep in.
During the night Mary had her baby, and said to Joseph, ‘He shall be named Jesus,’ Joseph nodded. ‘Lovely,’ he said.

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Not so far away, there were some shepherds looking after their sheep. The angel suddenly appeared, and the shepherds looked surprised. The angel said, ‘Don’t worry. I’ve come to tell you some happy news. The Son of God has been born in Bethlehem tonight, go and see him.’
To the amazement of the shepherds, the sky was filled with angels singing. ‘Glory to God, and peace to all me.’
‘Come on lads,’ said one of the shepherds, ‘Let’s go and have a look.’
They found Mary, Joseph and little Jesus just as the angel had said, and while the sheep and cows looked on, the men all prayed to God. The baby lay asleep in a manger, with lots of warm cloths to cover him.

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In those days there was a King called Herod. He got to hear of Jesus and was worried about it. ‘King of the Jews, eh?’ (For that is what Jesus was called) ‘I’ll give him “King of the Jews.” Not if I’ve got anything to do with it.’
He heard that three wise men were going to visit Jesus. They had seen a very bright star in the night sky, and were going to follow it.