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Bible 400 challenge

to celebrate the 400th anniversary since the publication of the King James Version of the Bible.
Re-write your favourite Bible story in 400 letters
(or as close as possible - not including spaces or punctuation)
Prizes for children and their schools
For rules please click here email your entries to 400@Bibleexplorer.com

Here are some examples to inspire you...
Deborah was a wise old gal, she judged the land of Israel,
She held back Barak, nailed the fight, with Jael’s help, its women right!?
Each judge saved Israel from itself, restoring law and national health,
Like Gideon, though an unknown boy, with a soggy fleecy and angelic joy,
He stood for God, reduced his army, strategists would say he’s barmy!
Twenty Judges came and went, all for Israel’s betterment,
Strongman Samson, he was nice, who Philistines tricked and paid the price!		 Jesus walked straight past. Quite normal in other circumstances
but today we are in a boat and he is on the water.
When I hear him teach I know this man is an amazing Rabbi
When I see him heal the sick I know he is blessed by God
When I hear the Pharisees and Sadducees arguing with him I can see he has divine knowledge. Who is he really?
How can he walk on water? How can he heal the sick?
Is he just a man or is he the son of God?
Some say "I need to see it with my eyes
then I will believe". I have seen!
One girl. One boy.
One angel. One census.
One donkey. One long and dusty journey.
Many frightened shepherds. Hosts of angels singing.
One star. Some wise men following.
One mean King Herod. One evil plan.
One town, Bethlehem. Hundreds of people.
One inn. Zero room.
Some sheep. Three gifts.
One stable. One night.
Two thousand years ago.
One Son of God.
A Saviour born. 		David, little guy. Goliath, huge giant.
Face each other across the valley.
“You think you can kill me?” shouts Goliath.
David knows, with God on my side I can.
He puts five stones in his pocket and walks forward.
The stone goes in the sling, the sling goes round and round.
The stone flies through the air, Goliath tumbles to the ground.
Phillistines defeated. Israelites celebrate.
They know, with God, anything is possible!

Download poster or flyer below

Rules
A4 poster
Flyers (double sided)
* This competition is open to all children in school years 5 and 6.
* Entries must be the original work of the children (although they may receive professional support from teachers/classroom assistants as part of the usual teaching process.
* Closing dates: Competition 1: 1st July
Competition 2: 31st December
* Entries will be judged by members of The Bible Explorer Team and their decision is final. If two or more stories are considered to be equally good, the winning entry will be the one closest to 400 letters.
* Entries must include the child's details (name, school address and year group). Each child may submit as many entries as they wish.
* Entries are to be sent either electronically to 400@bibleexplorer.com, or posted to Bible Explorer Bible 400 Competition, Walk Through the Bible Ministries, Oak Business Park, Beaumont, Essex. CO16 0AT
* Winners will be notified in writing. Any prizes will be presented at school.
* Winning entries will appear on The Bible Explorer website. Only the child's first name and school will be mentioned.
* Winning entries and photographs from prize giving events may be used in future promotion of Bible Explorer.