Each of my independent readers has Bible reading time scheduled into their day. It’s my desire and hope that they will draw closer to the Lord during their quiet time with Him each day. It’s also my desire they they will read the entire Bible before they reach junior high school. I was very excited to be able to review the new Bible in a Year from Tommy Nelson because it is the perfect level for my oldest son.
As soon as I pulled this Bible out of the package, I immediately fell in love. It is so cute! However, when I showed the Bible to my 11-year-old son, the word cute did not cross my lips. Cute is not in my son’s vocabulary unless he is talking about his baby brother. So, reading a cute Bible probably wouldn’t fly with my son. I thought it was adorable though – I just love the colors and the fonts used on the cover and they are perfect for a girl, or boy.
This New Century Version of the Bible is broken up into 365 daily readings. Each daily reading contains selections from the Old Testament, the New Testament, the book of Psalms, and the book of Proverbs.
For example, on April 13th, the reading is:
- Joshua 15:1 – 16:10
- Psalm 45:1-9
- Proverbs 14:4-5
- Luke 11:29-54
And the nice thing is, you don’t have to skip around from book to book in your Bible as if you were following a reading plan; everything is in order for you.
The Bible also contains 16-pages of color inserts that include a Bible timeline and maps. It also includes a notes section for each month at the end of the Bible. The New Century Version is at the fifth grade reading level, so this Bible is a great fit for kids ages 10 and up. The retail price for this Bible is $19.99.
This Bible is getting my son well on his way to reading the entire Bible. In the past, whenever I’ve looked for Bible reading plans, I’ve tried to find ones that include readings from the Old and New Testament, as well as the Psalms and Proverbs, so I was really excited that that is exactly what this Bible contains (without the flipping back and forth). The only ‘complaint’ I have about this Bible is that I wish the readings weren’t broken down by date, but rather by day. So instead of the reading being labeled January 1, January 2, January 3, and so on, I’d prefer it if they were just marked as Day 1, Day 1, Day 3……. That way it easily allows for skipped days here and there.
Be sure to enter my other Tommy Nelson reviews:
Bible in a Year – For Kids
My Story: David & My Story: Joseph Children’s Books
My Friend Jesus: The Gospel for Kids
God’s Little Princess Bedtime Devotional
Devotional for Teens – One God, One Plan, One Life
I’ m sorry to say, that we haven’t read the entire Bible in a year. That is one of my goals to do this year.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this awesome Bible!
This is something I’ve done on my own a few times, but not with my kiddos.
My husband and I have read through the BIble and we’ve done the 365 daily devotional with our daaughters, but my oldest is almost 9 and this would be an awesome gift for her. I really think she is ready to take this on her own. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks for the review and offer!!!
This is a goal for 2014.
Didn’t know about this Bible.
I read through the Bible this past year.
It sounds silly, but I was really proud of myself for reading through last year and never missing a day. It’s honestly the first time I ever followed through and read it all and didn’t ditch my daily Bible reading.
I would really enjoy seeing my independent son using this bible this year, and maybe doing it together as we’ll.
I have read the Bible through several times, but my son, reluctant reader that he is, has not.
I just finished a bible in a year plan. The format was a blessing! I have done deep dives into several books before but never the whole bible. I would love to do it with my kids. They are 4, 6 and 13.
I would love to give this to my boys (and read as a family) 🙂
This is a goal for 2014!
I would love to do this with my girls who are 10 and 12.
No, my daughter is still really young, but I would love this so I could read it to her!!
No we have not, but I want to, as a family.
no they have not, but i wouldlove to make this a goal!
No we have not read the entire Bible in a year.
No, sadly and ashamedly we have not, and every year I wish that we would. I think it would be wonderful for us to do it as a family!
No we haven’t. I do have a child’s bible now, but it really isn’t a very good one, and I could use a new one so we can read so they understand!! Thank you for the chance to win!
No we haven’t but we do read the bible together.
My husband and I are doing a ‘read the Bible in 90 days’ reading plan. We have never read the whole bible, let alone read it in a year. This is going to be a fun challenge.
No, not yet. But I do intend to do that. Usually, I re-read favourite passages.
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I read through the bible with my oldest when she was between 4 and 5, but she was my only child! Now I have four children, and I need to get started with them too!
I have not read the Bible in a year. I’ve tried and made it about halfway in a year and I’m trying again this year.
We haven’t read it in a year. One year I read the whole Old Testament, one year we will!
No.
No they haven’t. I have a 2 year old, 1 year old, and am pregnant. We have read lots of baby Bibles with them but I am eager to find a Bible that will be on their level and more “Bible-like” if that makes sense. My husband has been doing devotionals with the boys before bed the past few months and they really enjoy that time together. This looks like a wonderful way to read through the Bible with them!
my husband has. the kids and I have not.
Neither I nor my children have. I always get part-way through and then stop.
I have read through the entire bible but my daughter hasn’t.
We read through the Bible each year as a family.
My son is almost 11 and this would be perfect for him.
We have not read the entire Bible in a year. We are SLOWLY working through the Bible during our family devotion time though. We own 3 of the adult versions of the One Year Bible. I didn’t realize there is a kid’s version available. Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday!