Zondervan - Niv Boys Bible

NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION

NIV Boys Bible

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eISBN: 9780310426545

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 2011939005

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Feature Indices

The Bible is hugesixty-six books in one. It may look daunting to try to read it on your own. But the Bible tells Gods story about himself, people, heaven, and earth. In this epic from God, he used different guys to write about battles, victories, kings and queens, supernatural visions, promises, tragedies, all kinds of families, and so much more. Each character, story, and message has something to with Gods creation, character, and compassion. To get started, read a little bit at a time, and use the special features to navigate the pages.

Book Introductions

A quick look at the author, setting, and background will help you understand the characters and stories in each book.

Whats the Big Deal?

While everything in the Bible is important, certain people, places, and things stand out. Find out whos who, whats what, and how they connect to God. Youll discover the adventures and challenges of mankind.

Makin It Real

Think the Bible is too ancient to make sense today? Youll be surprised. Get the scoop on what boys like you can learn from the Bibleno matter what century you live in.

Check It Out

Boost your smarts with fascinating facts and trivia. Read about the cool and interesting stuff in the life and times of the Old and New Testaments.

Grossology

If it oozes, bleeds, smells, or makes your spine tingle, its in the Bible. God didnt avoid the messy parts of life. He left them in, so get ready to squirm.

Words to Live By

Verses to help you keep Gods Word in your heartyou may want to memorize them!

At the back of this Bible, there also are a few other tools that may be helpful to you:

Through the Bible in a YearA checklist for daily Bible reading if you want to tackle reading the entire Bible in a year.

Promises from the BibleWhen you are sad, tempted, or are seeking Gods direction, check this for suggested Bible verses to read.

Perspectives from the BibleLike a topical index, this will show you where to read verses about all kinds of topics like anger, faith, and heaven.

Journaling pagesThis is where you can write your own notes, questions, and prayers.

God bless you as you read his Word.

The goal of the New International Version (NIV) is to enable English-speaking people from around the world to read and hear Gods eternal Word in their own language. Our work as translators is motivated by our conviction that the Bible is Gods Word in written form. We believe that the Bible contains the divine answer to the deepest needs of humanity, sheds unique light on our path in a dark world and sets forth the way to our eternal well-being. Out of these deep convictions, we have sought to recreate as far as possible the experience of the original audienceblending transparency to the original text with accessibility for the millions of English speakers around the world. We have prioritized accuracy, clarity and literary quality with the goal of creating a translation suitable for public and private reading, evangelism, teaching, preaching, memorizing and liturgical use. We have also sought to preserve a measure of continuity with the long tradition of translating the Scriptures into English.