{"product_id":"the-death-and-the-victory-9781645075424","title":"The Death and the Victory","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the rocky hill the young jerboas watched as the one they called the king hung on the cross, dying. Suddenly, the earth began to tremble, then rumble, then quake. Rocks split and tombs broke open. The dove said, \"They will take Jesus's body and lay him in a tomb. The serpents think they've won a victory, but on the third day Jesus will rise, just as he said. The serpents don't realize that darkness has already been defeated and soon Jesus will appear--alive!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Death and the Victory\u003c\/em\u003e by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who could have witnessed the events of the New Testament from Jesus's death through Revelation. Join jerboas at the cross, horses at Christ's empty tomb, leopards watching Jesus ascend to heaven, turtledoves at Pentecost, squirrels who follow Saul to Damascus, and many animals on the island of Patmos with John.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Death and the Victory\u003c\/em\u003e is the fourth of four books in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8-12, retelling Bible narratives from the perspective of the animals who could have witnessed the events firsthand. Each story includes Bible study questions to acquaint kids with the \"truth behind the tales\" and offers a new point of view of God's overarching story of redemption found throughout his Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMachowski, Marty:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMarty 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel Story Bible\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLong Story Short\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOld Story New\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eGospel Story Curriculum\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003ePrepare Him Room\u003c\/i\u003e advent devotional and curriculum, \u003ci\u003eWise Up\u003c\/i\u003e family devotional and curriculum, \u003ci\u003eListen Up\u003c\/i\u003e family devotional and curriculum, \u003ci\u003eDragon Seed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDon't Blame the Mud\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParenting First Aid\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eParenting First Aid Study Guide\u003c\/i\u003e. He and his wife, Lois, have six children and two grandchildren, and they reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiles, Blair:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBlair 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Growth Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572461863186,"sku":"9781645075424","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4e3b0861-9d62-4076-b473-ec7d7cff2675.jpg?v=1755862624","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-death-and-the-victory-9781645075424","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}