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The Prodigal Son And The Fattened Calf

By Jeff on April 27, 2024 in Comics

Con explains what happens upon the return of the Prodigal Son in the Gospel of Luke.

Con: The Father said to his servants, "Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet."

Con: Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."

Con: "And they all celebrated!"

Nim: "Well, except for the cow."

You can read about the Prodigal Son in the Gospel of Luke.

Luke 3 – The Baptism of Jesus

By jeff on August 2, 2017 in Comics

Luke 3 – 3:21-22 (NLT)

The Baptism of Jesus

Luke 3: One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

Abby: I played in an inflatable pool today. It was so fun!

Jerry: Awesome! You know, water’s very important in the Bible. The woman at the well. The flood. And when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit came to earth like a dove. Then God said, “This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy!”

Abby: My experience was a little different.

Abby: I jumped out of the water and rolled in dirt as my master called me a “bad girl!”

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Abby: I played in an inflatable pool today. It was so fun!

Jerry: Awesome! You know, water's very important in the Bible. The woman at the well. The flood. And when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit came to earth like a dove. Then God said, "This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy!"

Abby: My experience was a little different.

Abby: I jumped out of the water and rolled in dirt as my master called me a "bad girl!"

Luke 6:29 – Turn The Other Cheek

By jeff on September 6, 2016 in Comics

“If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.” – Luke 6:29

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Nim: I don't understand how I'm supposed to defeat evil with good.

Nim: I just don't understand how it would work. I won't get anywhere by being nice to people who are being mean to me.

Nim: What am I supposed to do if someone kicks me in the booty?

Con: I don't know...turn the other cheek?

Once Was Lost, Now I’m Found!

By jeff on August 11, 2016 in Comics

“We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!” – Luke 15 (The Parable of the Prodigal Son)

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Con: The father said to his servants, "Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet."

Con: "Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate for this son of mine was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found."

Con: And they all celebrated!

Nim: Well, except for the cow.

Luke 15 – The Prodigal Son

By jeff on February 24, 2016 in Comic Singles

Did you ever live your life like a prodigal son or daughter?

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Abby: I got lost yesterday.
Con: How scary!

Abby: I know. And just about the time my master thought he had lost me forever, he saw me looking for him. Then he ran to me and hugged me and gave me lots of cookies.

Con: Wow! That's just like the Parable of the Lost Son!
Abby: You're right!

Abby: I'm the Prodigal Poodle.

Matthew 3:13-17 – The Baptism of Jesus

By jeff on January 9, 2016 in Comics

You can read about the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13-17 and Luke 3:21-22 #jesus #jesuschrist #baptism #johnthebaptist #christiancomics

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Nim: John the Baptist dunked Jesus under the water.

Nim: Then the Holy Spirit flew down like a dove. And Heaven opened up, a loud voice proclaiming, "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased."

Nim: Then John the Baptist gave Jesus the high-five and shouted, "Who da man?!"

Con: He did not.
Nim: Can I get a witness?

You can read about Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17 and Luke 3:21-22

Luke 2:39-52 – Jesus at the Temple

By jeff on December 7, 2015 in Comics

Amos tells Nim about Jesus as a boy at the Temple. #jesus #praisejesus #bible #biblestudy #biblestories

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Amos: Jesus debated the greatest theological minds alive when He was only 12 years old.

Nim: I could do that.

Amos: You could debate the greatest theological minds alive?

Nim: No, I could be 12 years old. Just give me a few years and I'm there.

You can read about Jesus at the Temple as a boy in Luke 2:39-52.