As a kid, and even as an adult, I’ve had a fascination with graphic novels and comic books. When I was in high school and college, I collected several series, from Superman, to X-Men, to Batman comics of all varieties. I even collected Archie comics for a while.
I never really was interested in the “Christian” comics though. They were always too cheesy, and felt forced.
That has changed.
The Good Book Company has released a new graphic novel that is simply the Bible. The Third Day is the gospel of Luke, from chapters twenty-two through twenty-four.
The words are timeless. They are exactly what you find in the Bible, from the Holman Christian Standard Bible.
The artwork is all original, drawn specifically for this edition.
And it is well done.
If you are unfamiliar with the gospel of Luke, these three chapters cover the events of the of the life of Christ, from the betrayal of Jesus, through the trial, the crucifixion, the and the burial of Christ, culminating in the resurrection on the third day.
And the release of this book couldn’t have been timed any better. With Easter just a few days away, this graphic novel is poised to point people to Christ in a way that will reach many, many people.
My thought is that youth will be especially targeted by this presentation. My ten year old son has been clamoring to get his hands on this since it arrived, and will probably stay in his room for a while. And that’s ok. The Third Day may impact his life with the reality of the resurrection better than anything I’ve ever shared with him.
I was impressed with the quality of this short presentation of the foundational events of the gospel. My hope is that The Good Book Company puts together a series of graphic novels that will eventually complete the gospel of Luke. I would enjoy it, and it would be an incredible resource to hand out to younger students in our church. I’m pretty confident that a lot of students who’ve never read the Bible would spend some time with these.
This probably wouldn’t be a tool that would appeal to everyone, but there are many who would benefit from graphic novels such as these.
My guess is your kids, especially if they are mid-elementary through junior high aged boys, would love this. And with a price point of under seven bucks, this is extremely easy to put in their hands.
I would highly recommend that you do so.
One word of caution, though. This is a grittier approach to biblical graphic novels than some of the other currently available versions out there. Please make sure you look through The Third Day before giving it to your kids, to make sure that it is suitable for their ages. It will make an impact in their lives, but it may be a bit strong for younger readers. Use some discretion in sharing this with your kids. I’m confident that you will benefit from it.
Do you enjoy comics and graphic novels? Which ones are your favorites? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
If you are interested in reading The Third Day, a graphic novel based on Luke 22-24, you can purchase it at Amazon.com, or directly from The Good Book Company.
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