Jacob's Gift
by Max Lucado
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A young carpenter's apprentice works very hard on his woodworking project project, only to give it away to a special baby.Tags
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A young carpenter's apprentice works very hard on his woodworking project project, only to give it away to a special baby.
NO OF PAGES: 29 SUB CAT I: Children's Resources SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: Rabbi Simeon announces to the boys in his shop that whoever builds the best project will work with him on the new synagogue. Jacob loves working with wood. He just has to be selected. He thinks long and hard about what to build. It would be the best work Jacob has ever done. With only a few hours left to finish his project, Jacob falls asleep, only to be awakened by a gleaming light. Jacob faces a tough choice. Tomorrow the rabbi will select the best apprentice, but tonight there's a new baby without a place to sleep.NOTES: Purchased from "The Book Market" discount books. SUBTITLE:
God gives gifts, Jacob. Some can sing, others teach, and you--you can build. Have you ever wondered why God gave you this gift?
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Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955) is a best-selling Christian author, and Minister. He was educated at Abilene Christian University. Lucado has been pastor of the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas, since 1988. He also hosts UpWords, a fifteen minute radio show that can be heard in thirty states. Lucado has authored almost 100 show more books, three of which were listed as top ten books on the Christian Booksellers Association list. His book, When God Whispers Your Name, was the number one hardcover book for eight months. His book You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times made the New York Times bestseller list in September 2013. He made this bestseller list again in 2015 with his title Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe and again with Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now. His latest book is Because of Bethlehem Christmas Coloring Book: Love is born. Hope is here. Anxious for Nothing, and Unshakeable Hope.. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1998
- People/Characters
- Rabbi Simeon; Jacob; Joseph
- Important places
- Bethlehem
- Important events
- Birth of Christ
- Dedication
- For Allen and Maria Dutton, your children and grandchildren -
Because you love Jesus.
Because you love Brazil.
And because you loved us. - First words
- Rabbi Simeon brushed the sawdust off his hands and began untying his apron.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"I remembered what you said, Rabbi. 'When you give a gift to one of God's children, you give a gift to God,'" said the boy.
The rabbi's voice was soft. "And so you have, my son. So you have."
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