Jesus

His Story

Peggy Palmer Varljen

• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN: 9781640889170
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religion

Many people—even those raised in faith-based families—find it difficult to read and understand the Bible. Some simply avoid church and the Bible, and they need to revive their faith. Others — young and old — have not had, or still don’t have, the opportunity to learn about Jesus.

Jesus: His Story offers an easy–to–read, more understandable, condensed version of the life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as written in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This book provides that story in a flowing, connected style, appealing to young and old readers or listeners.

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Copyright © 2019 by Peggy Palmer Varljen

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DEDICATION

It has been a wonderful learning and humbling experience for me and my husband Frank to research and write this book, which is a condensed easy-to-read version of the four Gospels of the New Testament.

We dedicate this story about Jesus to His mother Mary, and to all His disciples and loyal followers, many of whom gave their lives for their Savior and friend as they defended and spread His divine Word and love around the world—especially Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the authors of the four Gospels of the New Testament.

We pray that all who read or hear this story will learn more about Jesus and be assured that He loves them. We pray that Jesus: His Story will touch your soul and awaken a desire to learn more about His life and ministry here on earth.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I wish to express my grateful thanks and appreciation to family and friends who have assisted and supported me in this effort.

Especially to my husband Frank—without his shared love, faith, patience, tireless research, editing skills and prayerful support, this book would not have been.

And to family and friends who contributed, encouraged and prayed during the research and writing of Jesus: His Story—sons Bill Palmer and Peter Varljen, granddaughter Amanda and husband Bryant Eubanks, daughter Jenni Dudley, and dear friends Alice P. and Deacon Vic Taylor.

INTRODUCTION

In our own lives—as we have learned and tried to live the Word of God, raised our families, and experienced the ups and downs of life—we have realized that it is difficult to read and really understand the Bible without added classes, trained teachers, special Bible courses, etc.

As a result, many people—even those who are raised in faith-based families—simply avoid the effort and/or stay away from church, because it is boring or it doesn’t mean much to them. Some just “don’t get it,” and they really don’t ever learn the beautiful, remarkable story of Jesus’ life here on earth.

Additionally, many people have not had, or still don’t have, the opportunity to learn about Jesus. Others have fallen away from their church and need to revive their faith.

We believe there is a need for an easy-to-read story that condenses the four Gospels of the New Testament, and that tells the story of the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lived among us over 2,000 years ago.

This book provides that story in an easy, flowing style that appeals to both young and old readers or listeners.

JESUS: His Story

A little more than 2,000 years ago, in the small Israeli town of Nazareth, a devout young Jewish woman named Mary was in her tiny bedroom saying her evening prayers when suddenly, the angel Gabriel appeared. “Hail, favored one; the Lord is with you.” Mary was surprised. Gabriel continued, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” He added, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you shall call His name Jesus.” Mary was troubled. She was engaged to marry the carpenter Joseph, and they were to wed soon. “How can this be?” Mary asked Gabriel. “I am a virgin, as I am not yet married.” He replied, “Nothing is impossible with God.” Mary replied softly, “I am the Lord’s servant; may it be done to me as you have said.” Gabriel quickly departed. The next morning, a troubled Mary rushed to visit Joseph in his workshop. She told him about the angel Gabriel’s visit. He, too, was troubled, knowing he had never ...

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