Sunday, March 7, 2010

Scripture Stories for Toddlers: God said "yes" edition

Hi there. Hy here. Daddy told me a lot of stories yesterday at the temple and I wanted to remember them. Since I turn two this week and am a full-fledged toddler, I'm discovering the power of the word, "no." Daddy said he wanted me to learn the power of "yes."
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Jonah was a missionary. God told Jonah to go over there. Jonah said "no" and ran away. God said, "yes" and he sent a big fish. The big fish swallowed up Jonah *NOM*. Jonah said, "I'm sorry. I'll go over there. Will you forgive me?" God said, "yes" and the big fish spat Jonah up *ptooie*. Jonah went to the people and told them about God. He said God would forgive them if they were good. They were happy to hear about God. They repented and God was happy.
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Moses was a prophet. God told Moses to save His people from Egypt. Moses said to Pharaoh, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "no." God said, "yes" and made all the water blood.
Moses said to Pharaoh, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "no." God said, "yes" and sent frogs. *ribbit ribbit*
Moses said, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "no." God said, "yes" and sent a lot of flies *buzz buzz*.
Moses said, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "no." God said, "yes" and sent hail - little pellets of snow that hurt *poke poke poke poke poke*.
Moses said, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "no." God said, "yes" and made everything dark. (At some point, the toddler catches on and will repeat the phrases for each character.)
Moses said, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "no." God said, "yes" and he told Moses how to save their boys. Pharaoh didn't listen and his son died. Pharaoh was very sad.
Moses said, "Let my people go." Pharaoh said, "okay."
Moses led them to God and they were happy.
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God told Lehi to send his sons over there to get the brass plates. Lehi asked Laman if he would go. Laman said, "no." Lehi asked Lemuel if he would go. Lemuel said, "no." Lehi asked Nephi if he would go. Nephi said, "yes." So they went to Jerusalem to get the plates. They asked Laban if he would share the plates. Laban said "no" and attacked them. They told Laban they would share their toys if Laban shared the plates with them. Laban said "no" and attacked them. Laban stole their toys. He was a bad man. Nephi wanted to try again. Laman said, "no" and was mean. Lemuel said "no" and was mean. God sent an angel. The angel said "yes; and you should be soft with your brother." Nephi tried again. He found Laban asleep. God killed Laban. Nephi went to Laban's house and asked Zoram if he would share the plates. Zoram said, "yes" so they all went back home and were happy to have the scriptures.
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Paul was not a nice man. When someone asked him if he believed in Jesus, Paul said, "no" and hurt them. Paul went around trying to find people who believed in Jesus and hurt them. Then one day, Jesus talked to Paul and said, "hello." Paul said, "Who are you?" Jesus said, "I'm Jesus. Please be soft." Paul said, "I'm sorry. I'll be soft. Will you forgive me?" Jesus said, "yes." But Paul couldn't see anymore. His friends took him to town.
God came to one of his friends and told him to make Paul all better. God's friend said, "yes" and went to see Paul. He asked if Paul believed in Jesus. Paul said, "yes" and God's friend put his hands on Paul's head and blessed him so he could see again. Paul was very happy.

1 comment:

Grandma Jule said...

Wow! IT appears you *were* listening when Dad read you stories out of "Scripture Stories Revised and Edited According to Daddy Watson!" &;-)

Good work, son!! I *like* your versions of famous tales. I guess each father is inspired to "revise and edit" for the benefit of his own offspring.