By: Melissa Baker
When I was a teenager, I joined a youth group with my friend. It was there that I got saved and started my journey of faith. However, when I first started reading my Bible, I had no clue where to start, and half the time I didn't understand the content or context. When I was new to my faith, I really didn't know how to study the Bible efficiently because the Bible that I had, wasn't very user friendly for a teen (King James Version). After a few months of going to church, I gifted a teen devotional Bible... which was nice because it had mini devotionals, and topics related to teenagers and new believers. But the actual text in the Bible was still the same, unrelatable text. And I really didn't get the full 'Bible study' experience that I probably should have.
I have recently had the privilege to read The TEXT Bible, and I honestly wish I had this resource when I was new in my faith. Using the TEXT method helps to break down scripture, so it's better understood by the reader, and helps you apply it to your everyday life. This Bible is loaded with mini devotionals, prayer prompts, explanations of who we are reading about, and so many more tools and tips. The TEXT Bible is definitely a resource you would want to have if you are a teen/young adult or are new to reading the Bible. I would highly recommend this to anyone who struggles in understanding scripture or feels like they need an extra boost in their Bible reading and studying.
About the Bible:
Made with students, young adults, and new believers in mind, The TEXT introduces the new and memorable TEXT study method—Talk to God; Encounter God and humanity in Scripture; eXamine your heart; Talk to others—to help readers of every experience level interact with God’s message. Along with this easy-to-use Bible engagement technique, answers to common questions, prayer prompts, and easy-to-understand study tips, The TEXT is a Bible readers of any experience level will want to use every day. This is a Bible for students that doesn’t talk down to them and teaches who God is, how to engage with Scripture, and how to have a personal relationship with Him.
• Ideal for teens, young adults, new believers, and anyone who doesn’t feel confident engaging Scripture on their own.
• Accessible new Scripture Engagement Method (TEXT) that connects Scripture
to all of life.
Features Include:
• Big Q of the Text: big life questions with short answers
• “Who is God?”: nearly 100 short devotions on the person and character of God
• Praying the Text: Learn how to start praying God’s Word right back to him!
• Get to Know the Text: brief explanations of people and events found in Scripture
• Follow the Thread: navigate the Bible across topics
• Anatomy of the Text: concise descriptions of literary devices and categories of Scripture found within the Bible, such as parables and apocalyptic books
• Terms of the Text: brief definitions of important words to help us better understand and discuss Scripture
About the Editors:
Michael and Hayley DiMarco are the bestselling and award-winning authors of more than 40 books including Own It, God Guy, God Girl, and A Woman Overwhelmed. Michael and Hayley have now served as general editors on three Bible projects. Together, they work side-by-side at Hungry Planet, a company they founded that creates winsome and spiritually based content for teens and adults. They live in Eugene, Oregon, where Michael serves as a pastor.
View the website and find out more information about The TEXT Bible here.
You can also purchase your own copy here.
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Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
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