A wonderful book for families to enjoy together at Christmas time, this one-of-a-kind Christmas story is taken from the reader-friendly, accessible text of The Message paraphrase of the Bible. The events of the birth of Christ-from the prophetic foretelling of the birth to the blessing from Simeon and the visit of the Magi-are arranged chronologically for the most complete retelling of this glorious event. The joyful Christmas story and inspiring quotes from Dr. Eugene Peterson will be woven throughout beautiful four-color art to make this a memorable Christmas gift that families will treasure.