It Should Have Been Me: The Story Of Joey

In a unique combination of biblical interpretation and fiction, It Should Have Been Me uses a simple metaphor to explain to young readers the debt we owe Jesus. We know that Jesus, who was without sin, bore the weight of our own and died so that we could live forever with God. This inspirational tale will lead you into a greater understanding of that sacrifice. In this fictional account, Joey, a murderer, is about to be executed. After awaiting death in anguish, he's saved only by his mother's willingness to die in his place under the laws of the land. Only then does Joey repent of his criminal behavior and turn his life around. Hand-drawn illustrations bring this message to life for young readers, enabling them to visualize and comprehend an often-abstract concept. In a bonus section entitled "Straight from a Kid's Mind," author Rev. Fred L. Buckner's own grandchildren offer a childlike perspective on this book's moral in heartfelt drawings, complete with captions and commentary. Readers of all ages will be touched by the story of one mother's love and how her sacrifice reflects the most perfect love of all-God's gift to us of his son, Jesus.

Author: Fred Buckner

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Nov 03, 2016

Number of Pages: 32 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1537299271

ISBN-13: 9781537299273