Prince's Poison Cup, The

An allegory of John 18:11B that makes the biblical concept of Jesus drinking the cup of God's wrath easier for children to understand. It begins with a grandpa telling a story to his granddaughter Ella. God is the 'King of Life' who made all things. He made people to enjoy him and the things he had made. They can drink from any stream in the garden, but not the fountain in the middle. At first, they enjoy spending time with him and obey him. But over time, they began to wonder... a man in a dark cloak (Satan) lies to them to get them to drink it. Their hearts turn to stone and no longer want to be with the King. The King wants to save his people. The only way to do this is for his Son, the Prince, to go to the city of man where lies a fountain that is filled with poison, take a golden cup, fill it, and drink it (the poison was the King's anger over the sins of the people). If he did this the people would be healed and come back to him. The people treated the Prince badly, but still he approached the fountain. The Prince drinks the cup... and dies. But then the King of Life comes in brilliant white, touches his Son and brings him back to life. At that moment, the fountain turns into sweet water, and all those who drink of it have their hearts turn into flesh. I'd recommend for ages 7+. It also contains 16 scriptural discussion questions at the end of the book to delve deeper. This book has easy to read font, good quality paper and hardcover book. Highly recommend!