Baruch the Faithful Scribe

By: Bill Fortenberry

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

From the "Unsung Heroes of the Bible" series comes the inspiring true story of the young scribe who risked everything to preserve God's word.

While most children know about the prophet Jeremiah, few have heard of Baruch ben Neriah—the faithful scribe who stood beside him through persecution, imprisonment, and exile. In "Baruch the Faithful Scribe," middle grade readers discover how one ordinary young man's dedication to accuracy and truth helped preserve the very words of God for future generations.

When King Jehoiakim burns Jeremiah's prophecies, Baruch must rewrite every word while hiding from royal soldiers.
When the prophet is imprisoned as a traitor, Baruch becomes his voice to the people.
When false accusations threaten their lives, this loyal scribe never wavers in his commitment to God's calling.

But Baruch's greatest challenge comes not from external enemies, but from his own heart. In the darkness of exile in Egypt, facing years of apparent failure and insignificance, Baruch struggles with depression and questions whether his faithful service has been worth anything. Then God gives him a personal prophecy that transforms his understanding of true greatness forever.

Perfect for children who:

• Feel overlooked or unimportant in their families or schools
• Struggle with wanting recognition for their good deeds
• Wonder if their faithfulness really matters to God
• Love exciting historical adventures with real-world lessons
• Want to learn about biblical characters beyond the familiar Sunday school stories

This historically accurate, biblically grounded story teaches that God notices every act of faithful service, no matter how small or unrecognized it may seem. Through Baruch's journey from ambitious young scribe to mature servant, readers learn that true greatness comes not from fame or success, but from faithfulness to God's calling.

Key themes include:
✓ The eternal value of faithful service, even when unrecognized
✓ God's personal care for individuals who serve Him
✓ Finding contentment in obedience rather than achievement
✓ The importance of preserving and proclaiming God's word
✓ How ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things through faithfulness

Written with careful attention to historical detail and biblical accuracy, this engaging short story brings ancient Jerusalem to life while teaching timeless lessons about character, calling, and the kind of greatness that truly matters to God.

Baruch's story proves that the most important work is often done by those whose names are rarely remembered—except by the One who matters most.

Join Baruch on his journey from eager young scribe to faithful servant, and discover that in God's kingdom, no act of obedience is ever forgotten, and no faithful heart ever goes unnoticed.