Jonathan Edwards: The Boy Who Sparked Revival (Illustrated Children’s Biography About a Pastor, Missionary & Author in Great Awakening — For Girls & Boys Ages 4-7) (Do Great Things for God)

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Part of the Do Great Things for God series, this inspiring biography of Jonathan Edwards will show kids that God can work powerfully through the simple sharing of his word.

Inspire kids with this true tale of God working powerfully through the simple sharing of his word. Jonathan Edwards’ story encourages kids to trust that God can do extraordinary things through everyday faithfulness.

Kids will follow Jonathan from his boyhood love of Latin, the Bible and nature to his ministry work as a pastor, author and missionary. They’ll see how God worked through Edwards' simple faithfulness to bring about revival.

Charming illustrations of 18th-century life in America draw kids into the story as they learn about God’s work during an important time in history. Kids will discover that…

God’s work and ways are sometimes surprising Studying the Bible is joyful and worthwhile We can trust that God is powerful and not fear

This book is part of the Do Great Things for God series, designed to show kids how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The series can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers.

About the Author

David Mathis serves as Executive Editor at desiringGod.org, Pastor at Cities Church, and Adjunct Professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He and his wife, Megan, have four children.

Editorial Reviews

“A story told like this is a powerful way to inspire children in what an eager, faithful walk with the Lord really looks like!” - Kristyn Getty, Hymn Writer; Author I’m glad David Mathis and Lee Dixon teamed up to make Edwards’ story available for children.” - John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Author