My oldest grandson is approaching a "milestone" in his life; he will be leaving the Children's Ministry at our church and entering the Student/Middle School Ministry. A big moment for sure! As I thought about this the other day, I realized he has a Children's Bible. An actual Bible, yes, but a Bible designed for children with illustrations on the covers and features inside to help children read and understand the Bible. I especially like two of the Children's Bibles he has - the Investigator's Bible and the Children's Quest Bible, but they are Bibles for children and what new Middle Schooler wants to bring a Children's Bible to church with them?
So, I found some Bibles for teens and Zondervan kindly sent them to me for review - today I'm very happy to let you know about them.
NIV, Revolution Bible The Bible for Teen Guys
Favorite Features -
- NIV for ease of understanding
- 12 full-color pages with info such as; 50 Passages which show God is a Revolution God and 50 ways to be a better friend
- Introductions for each Book aid to understanding the Bible as a whole
- “Battlelines” answer tough questions teens have and present the Bible’s perspective on spiritual growth and contemporary cultural topics
- Over 200 “Be the Change” articles challenge teen guys to discover God’s truth on a variety of topics
- 100 “God Calling” notes bring focus to key verses on God’s words to teens’ lives
- 100 “Live the Revolution” notes show teens how to change their lives impact others
- 50 “Matchups” compare the Bible’s heroes and villains
- “Christianity 101” introduces teens to the basics of Christianity
- “Beliefs 101” helps teen guys dig deep into the underlying principles which shape their worldview
This Bible will help teen boys get a firm grip on what God's Word says and how it applies to their lives today. The features encourage teens to study and read their Bibles - excellent choice for teen boys.
NIV, Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens
Favorite Features -
Zondervan says; "Feeling uncertain about your life? The world? Your future? Looking for something secure to hold onto in turbulent and confusing times? Wanting to know more about God?
Address your questions and build a steadfast foundation for your faith with the NIV Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens. Find traction for your beliefs and promises for your future. Discover constant and concrete truths rooted in the unchanging love and promises of God."
This Bible is filled with features which will help teens understand the truth of God's Word and how it applies to them in the world in which they live. Excellent study Bible for teens!
NIV, Teen Study Bible 
Zondervan says; "This Bible keeps up with you! As an on-the-go teen, you’re moving fast. God is moving faster! The Teen Study Bible will help you keep in step with all He has done, is doing, and will do in the world—and in your life. This bestselling Bible will help you discover the eternal truths of God’s Word and apply them to the issues you face today."
I love the features and size of this Bible - it is very handy for bringing anywhere and full of resources and tools to help your grandsons better understand God's Word.
NIV, True Images Bible The Bible for Teen GirlsFavorite Features -
Zondervan says; "For 15 years, the best-selling NIV, True Images Bible The Bible for Teen Girls has been a trusted resource guiding teen girls ages 13-18 towards a closer relationship with God. Updated for this generation, this new edition is packed with tools and insight to help teens navigate today’s contemporary cultural issues with confidence, love, and grace. Facing today’s contemporary issues can be difficult, but the NIV True Images Bible gives teen girls a fresh perspective on faith-related issues and provides tools to navigate a complex world. They will ask the big questions, take valuable lessons to heart, and help others do the same. Beautifully designed from the inside out, this Bible is filled with challenging insights, honest advice, and personal notes helping teen girls build a closer relationship with God as they set out on a personal journey of their world. Following Jesus isn’t unfashionable or illusive. It’s an authentic way of life! This newly updated edition uses the accurate, readable, and clear NIV translation and includes features strategically designed to empower teen girls in their quest for truth."
I love this Bible! If I had a granddaughter entering her teen years, I'd absolutely give her this Bible! The inside is filled with tools to help her understand how the Bible applies and lives in her life today and the cover is beautiful!
NIV, Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Teen Girls
Favorite Features -This Bible is a wonderful gift for the girl - or adult - who enjoys coloring and art. This Bible has the unique in-text features to help you personalize and express your love for God's Word. It makes a truly lovely gift.
Children's Day is the second Sunday of June and any of these Bibles would make wonderful gifts for your new teen grandchildren, as well as grandchildren who have been teens for years. Consider taking time to underline some of your favorite verses and write a few notes to your grandchildren before you give it to them. Decades ago, I had a Mother's Bible in which I underlined and wrote notes for my daughter - the opportunity of presenting your grandchildren with a special Bible gives you a moment to add a special touch and hand down the faith in a personal and valuable way. I know some people who underline and write notes in Bibles for their grandchildren really "go to town" with it - which you could, but their Poppa and I are just selecting some favorite verses and are writing just a few notes as we want the Bibles we give them to be their Bibles. We want the boys to be encouraged to underline meaningful verses and write their own notes - to make them their Bibles. Yes, there will be a few underlined verses and a few notes from us, and I believe they will make the Bibles special and meaningful and allow us to hand down faith far into the future, but the Bibles will be for our grandsons and I want there to be room in them for the boys to make the Bibles their own.
But, whether you "go to town with it", or just highlight special verses and write a few notes, consider using the opportunity of giving your grandchildren a study Bible a moment where you are able to hand down faith in a personal and particularly meaningful way.
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