For the adult on the couch
A story that points past the presents
The games and the crew are for ages 3 to 8. This page is for the person reading with them.
Justa Messenger
The stories are written by Justa Messenger. The pictures are by Justa Messenger and the Justa Pickle Production Team. The series is The Adventures of Justa Pickle and Friends: getting through life's pickles with faith, family, and friends, without getting too salty.
The read-along is a short listen from the opening of the book. The rest of the night is in the pages.
God gave first
Justa Pickle and the Greatest Gift points to Jesus and to giving. On Christmas morning the crew hears Luke 2:11. The back of the book also points to John 3:16 and 2 Corinthians 9:15, King James Version.
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
Talk it over
Five questions for after you read Justa Pickle and the Greatest Gift together. They follow the story. They are for the kitchen table, not a quiz.
- 1
Justa tells the crew not to get too salty. When the Gift Wagon is in a jam, what do the friends do together?
- 2
The wagon carries mittens, scarves, oranges, and blankets. What is a gift your family could give that is not bought in a store?
- 3
Gus sits Dillee down and tells him about a baby in a manger. Who is that baby?
- 4
Read Luke 2:11 out loud. What does it say was born in the city of David?
- 5
The story says God gave His best first, so we give too. What could “give your best” look like this week?
