With The Prince’s Poison Cup, Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his series of books designed to present deep biblical truths to children on their own level. In this work, he focuses in on the atonement to show that Jesus had to endure the curse of sin in order to redeem His people from their spiritual death.
When Ella gets sick and has to take yucky medicine, she wonders why something that will help her get well has to taste so bad. When she puts the question to Grandpa, he tells her the story of a great King and His subjects who enjoyed wonderful times together―until the people rebelled against the King and drank from a forbidden well. To their horror, they found that the beautiful water in the well made their hearts turn to stone. To reclaim His people, the King asks His Son, the Prince, to drink from a well of horrid poison. The poison will surely kill the Prince―but He is willing to drink it to please His Father and help His people.
Richly illustrated, The Prince’s Poison Cup will help children appreciate the great love of God for His people and the awful price Jesus had to pay because of sin. A “For Parents” section provides assistance in unfolding the biblical elements of the story.
- Intro Credits
- The Prince's Poison Cup
- Outro Credits
R.C. Sproul
R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."
