Colossians & Philemon

by The Navigators (Produced by)

Overview

Two crises in Colosse cause visitors to be sent to the Apostle Paul. First, an old friend brings news that false teachers are laying down rules and boasting of secret knowledge beyond the gospel. Then, a runaway slave begs Paul to ask his Christian master for mercy. The letters Paul writes to handle these dilemmas remain foundational for understanding Christ and His work in us. The 11 sessions of this Bible study on the books of Colossians and Philemon examine how Paul exalted Christ and affirmed a truly Christian lifestyle. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings. Tyndale House Publishers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891091196
Publisher:	NavPress Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/01/1988
Series:	LifeChange
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.34(d)

About the Author

The Navigators is an interdenominational, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people "know Christ and make Him known” as they look to Him and His Word to chart their lives.

Navigators have invested their lives in people for more than seventy-five years, coming alongside them life on life to study the Bible, develop a deepening prayer life, and memorize and apply Scripture, The ultimate goal is to equip Christ followers to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:2—to teach what they have learned to others.

Today, tens of thousands of people worldwide are coming to know and grow in Jesus Christ through the various ministries of The Navigators. Internationally, more than 4,600 Navigator staff of 70 nationalities serve in more than 100 countries.

Editorial Reviews

Three friendly cats…invite you into this hilarious romp from Schwarz.

The New York Times - Maria Russo

08/18/2014
Cat trio Tiny, Moonpie, and André are back, following their antics in There Are Cats in This Book and There Are No Cats in This Book, certain that they sense the presence of a dog. Readers will be smiling at the cats’ inane chatter from the first pages. “Oh, no! We don’t want to meet a dog!” howls André. “What is a dog?” Tiny asks. “Can you move this sofa?” asks Moonpie, drawing attention to the first of many laugh-out-loud lift-flaps. This one reveals a skinny purple hound who looks, if possible, even more vacant than the cats. The cats hide in a piano, closet, and suitcase, before finally recognizing the dog as a kindred spirit. The flaps will probably require tape repairs, as this one will be asked for again and again. Ages 3–7. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

A hilarious romp… Schwarz adds loads of funny touches, like having the dog “speak” in childlike stick drawings, while the cats, of course, hold forth confidently in English.
—New York Times

The bold, simple illustrations stand out against the double-spread blank background and minimal setting details. This fun, interactive book is a joy.
—School Library Journal

With sturdy construction nearly worthy of a board book, this ought to withstand plenty of repeat abuse, which it will get, thanks to Schwarz’s gregarious dialogue-only text and her adorably simple pen-and-inks. Let the fur fly.
—Booklist Online

Many laugh-out-loud lift-flaps. ... This one will be asked for again and again.
—Publishers Weekly

Lifting the artfully shaped and angled flaps reveals multiple surprises, from the dog itself, first met lurking behind a sofa, to a cupboard-dwelling dinosaur. Better yet, along with a hand-lettered text, animal figures rendered in vigorous daubs of black and colored inks give the episode an endearing, informal energy reminiscent of Chris Raschka's Daisy outings. Eric Hill's classic Spot books come off as rather staid ... next to this rambunctious, interactive hide-and-seek.
—Kirkus Reviews

Little ones can lift the flaps to check in on the felines as they hide in the closet, behind the sofa, and even inside the piano. The bright illustrations and lively story will win over cat and dog lovers alike.
—Parents Magazine (tablet edition)

Schwarz’s vibrant art and spot-on text are sure to engage preschoolers again and again. ... A nonstop delight for young readers.
—BookPage Online

From the Publisher

This enchanting tale is told entirely by three cats that invite the reader to help them search for the dreaded dog they fear. Flaps are lifted to move the couch, lift the piano lid, open the closet, search a suitcase, and more! The flaps are cleverly situated to resemble shrinking back in fear of the dog and eventually patting the dog. Through the fun of flaps, a tender tale of a feared enemy becoming a friend is woven. But it does not end there. The dog gets lost and the cats are frantic to find their newfound buddy! The reader is asked: Can you help? More flaps are then lifted here and there throughout the house in a mad hunt for the dog. At the end of the book, the child is invited to make friends with the dog too. Bubble thoughts above the cats’ heads convey their thoughts and words to the reader. Bright colors, expressive faces, and a variety of intricately drawn hiding places fill this fun, warmly told tale. Reviewer: Trudy Shiroma Koeffler; Ages 3 to 7.

Children's Literature - Trudy Shiroma Koeffler

10/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—The three feline protagonists from There Are Cats in This Book (2008) and There Are No Cats in this Book (2010, both Candlewick) are back. As the latest title suggests, the cats (Tiny, Moonpie, and Andre) quickly confirm that there is, in fact, a dog in this book. With the exception of Tiny, the cats are very hesitant and a little fearful to encounter a dog. As in the previous books, the dialog is directed at readers, who "help" the cats by lifting a series of flaps throughout the book. As readers unfold the sofa, a fluffy purple dog is discovered, resulting in the cats hiding in a closet, piano, and suitcase. Soon though, the cats conquer their fears and befriend the dog. They encourage readers to do the same, but the dog becomes frightened and must again be found among the flaps. The bold, simple illustrations stand out against the double-spread blank background and minimal setting details. This fun, interactive book is a joy.—Laura Hunter, Mount Laurel Library, NJ

School Library Journal

2014-10-15
The feline trio that tumbled through There Are Cats in This Book (2008) and There Are No Cats in This Book (2010) welcomes a new friend—and you can, too!"Oh, hello! You opened our book!" Resolutely ignoring the fourth wall once again, Schwarz's three wide-eyed cats catch a whiff of dog and flee, begging viewers not to lift the piano-, closet door- and suitcase-shaped flaps beneath which they are hiding. (As if.) The frisky, flop-eared pup turns out to be a friendly sort, but the hiding game continues when it looks directly up from the page and, startled ("I think you scared it…"), races out of sight. The ensuing search requires lifting a dozen more flaps and a gentle pat from the reader to soothe the cowering canine. Lifting the artfully shaped and angled flaps reveals multiple surprises, from the dog itself, first met lurking behind a sofa, to a cupboard-dwelling dinosaur ("That's not our doggy!"). Better yet, along with a hand-lettered text, animal figures rendered in vigorous daubs of black and colored inks give the episode an endearing, informal energy reminiscent of Chris Raschka's Daisy outings. Eric Hill's classic Spot books come off as rather staid (not that that's necessarily a bad thing) next to this rambunctious, interactive hide-and-seek. (Novelty picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews