The Shadow and the Promise, Marty Machowski
The Shadow and the Promise, Marty Machowski
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The Shadow and the Promise

Author: Marty Machowski

Narrator: Marty Machowski

Unabridged: 2 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 10/12/2024


Synopsis

Take a front row seat along with the animals who watch as a terrible shadow mars God’s perfect world—yet redemption is not far behind! While two newly created rock badgers explore their growing world, they encounter a dark foe—the great dragon, the serpent of old. The sinister creature interrupts the badgers’ joyful exploration of the growing landscape to reveal his wicked plan to destroy God’s creation. When the enemy takes flight, the badgers race to warn Adam and Eve of the impending danger. With every thunderous flap of wings, the serpent draws closer to his perch in the forbidden tree. Will the badgers make it in time to expose the evil plan? The Shadow and the Promise by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who witness the events of Genesis and Exodus unfold before them. Join badgers in the Garden of Eden, an array of animals in the Ark, groundhogs at Babel, Abraham’s donkey, sheep from Joseph’s herd, the cats in the palace in Egypt, and a dog and oxen present at the Passover. First 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. Includes discussion questions to acquaint kids with the “truth behind the tales.” Offers a new point of view of God’s overarching story of redemption found throughout his Word.

About The Author

Marty Machowski is a family life pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over 30 years. He is the author of a number of family devotionals, curricula (including the Gospel Story for Kids), children's books, and parenting titles. His latest releases include The Light before Christmas and The Treasure. He and his wife, Lois, have six children and several grandchildren and reside in West Chester, PA.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather Adores Books on January 04, 2025

4⭐ Genre ~ religious fiction for children Series ~ Redemption Tales, #1 Setting ~ Garden of Eden Publication date ~ book ~ February 12, 2o24, audio ~ October 21, 2024 Est Page Count ~ 108 (7 titled chapters) Audio length ~ 2 hours 8 minutes Narrator ~ the author POV ~ of multiple animals Featuring ~ stories......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on June 06, 2024

Marty Machowski’s The Shadow and the Promise is the first book in The Redemption Tales series and takes readers on a journey through various Bible stories, looking at it from the perspective of the animals. Readers experience first hand accounts from the animals as they see the stories of Adam and E......more

Goodreads review by Spencer on August 29, 2024

Read my full review at SpoiledMilks (August 29, 2024) How do we get our kids interested in the Bible? In the Old Testament? How do we get them to see the point of the Old Testament, in all of its odd detailed-ness, and how it points to Jesus? Marty Machowski has taken seven Bible stories and reimagin......more

Goodreads review by Megan on February 27, 2024

What a fun little book! This book shares stories throughout both Genesis to Exodus from the eyes of animals. I thought this was a creative and fun way to share Bible stories and Biblical truths to young readers. I really appreciated the Truth Behind the Tales which includes study questions referring......more

Goodreads review by Jane on February 26, 2024

Have you ever thought about how animals might view different events in our lives? I love the concept of The Shadow and the Promise. Author Marty Machowski retells some well-known Bible stories from the point of view of the animals that might have experienced the story. The Shadow and the Promise is......more