The Prince's Poison Cup
With The Prince's Poison Cup, Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his series of books designed to present deep biblical truths to children on their own level. In this work, he focuses in on the atonement to show that Jesus had to endure the curse of sin in order to redeem His people from their spiritual death.
When Ella gets sick and has to take yucky medicine, she wonders why something that will help her get well has to taste so bad. When she puts the question to Grandpa, he tells her the story of a great King and His subjects who enjoyed wonderful times together-until the people rebelled against the King and drank from a forbidden well. To their horror, they found that the beautiful water in the well made their hearts turn to stone. To reclaim His people, the King asks His Son, the Prince, to drink from a well of horrid poison. The poison will surely kill the Prince-but He is willing to drink it to please His Father and help His people.
Richly illustrated, The Prince's Poison Cup will help children appreciate the great love of God for His people and the awful price Jesus had to pay because of sin. A "For Parents" section provides assistance in unfolding the biblical elements of the story.
Theology for All Ages
Theologian, pastor, and author Dr. R.C. Sproul dedicated his life to making the depths of God’s Word accessible to everyone—even to children. With these captivating allegories and illustrations, no one is too young for theology.
Beautiful Illustrations
Beautiful full-color illustrations reveal a rich, textured world that captures children’s imaginations. Young readers will want to return to these books again and again, making them wonderful gifts and precious family keepsakes.
Thoughtful Questions for Parents
Discussion questions and Bible references help parents guide their families into the biblical truths behind the story. You'll find questions for a range of ages—which means that as children grow up, these books grow with them.