
Roisin McElroy, who organises prayer meetings for Israel in Ireland, and Cape Town artist Leigh Telli have collaborated on the publication of a children’s colouring book, Jerusalem – City of Our God.
After feeling convicted in 2023 that she was not able to supply Christian material for children regarding praying for Jerusalem, Roisin had the idea for a colouring book depicting the history of Jerusalem. She approached Leigh Telli to do the drawings for the book which was published in July.
On the opposite page of each drawing in the book is a relevant Scripture with a short explanation. Roisin hopes their colouring book will “encourage boys and girls, who love the Lord Jesus, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for God’s covenant people, Israel”.
Leigh says she recently became aware of another colouring book that is spreading propaganda against Israel. “This made me realise how important it is that Christians should be educating the youth on God’s purposes for Israel.”
Jerusalem is the only city in the world which God commands us to pray for, writes Roisin in the introduction of her book. Alongside the 18 colouring-in pictures in the 41-page book Roisin explains some key biblical truths “to help boys and girls understand the importance of praying for this city”. Understanding the biblical significance of Jerusalem is one of the ‘building blocks’ for understanding the Bible. Parents are encouraged to read the book to their children.
“It is important for boys and girls to understand that God hears and answers the prayers of children who belong to Him. Therefore, this book begins by explaining how boys and girls can come to know the Lord Jesus as their Saviour,” says the author.
The colouring book is recommended for children from 6 to 12 years old. It can be used for lessons by churches and Christian schools. Zulu and Afrikaans versions of the book will be released soon.
The book can be ordered from Leigh at leightelli@gmail.com. It sells at R80 — or R65 per book when ordering four to nine copies, or R55 each for orders of 10 or more books.
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