The Baptism of Jesus

John the Baptist lived a simple life. He went around sharing his important message and persuading people to let him wash their sins away. He told people to live better lives and prepare for someone who could baptize not with water but with God's love. This someone was Jesus and he did come and he asked John to baptize him.
Once baptized Jesus went into the desert where the devil tested him, but three times he refused to be tempted. After rebutting the devil he went to spread John the Baptist important message.


The most popular stories from the New Testament are retold in a picture book format ideal for young readers. There are plenty of opportunities for spotting things and joining in with sound effects throughout, as well as further discussion points at the back of the book.

Language is simple and easy to understand. The detailed illustrations support the text and provide ideal opportunities for spotting things and for further discussion.

These six titles are the perfect accompaniment to QED's My First Bible Stories: Old Testament.

My First Bible Stories: New Testament includes the following titles:

The Birth of Jesus: 9781609924942
The Baptism of Jesus: 9781609924959
Jesus and his Disciples: 978609924966
The Miracles of Jesus: 9781609924973
The Last