But there is something about holding this bible and knowing that people all over the world will be joining this Bible In A Year Podcast is moving. The accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy-to-read for kids. I know my faith, I know the story of Jesus, but I really didn’t know Gods complete story and how magnificent it was.

Indented thumb tabs and a “How to Use This Bible” introduction will help young readers get started on their exploration of God’s word.We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. This required much more dedication, as I needed to be at home with my Bible in my lap instead of listening while driving or walking the neighborhood like the last time.

The narrative approach gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Each book of the Bible is color-coded with a thumb index, indicating where it belongs within The Bible Timeline® . My husband and I only listened to the Bible in a little over a year's time between 2021-2022 (we elongated our journey because life happens).Designed using feedback and ideas from teachers, parents and children, the Good News Bible – Children’s Rainbow Edition, will help kids 6 and up explore scripture in a deeper, meaningful and engaging way.

It turned into The Bible in a Year and a Half, but I am excited to say I have now been through the entire Bible TWICE!

In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Mike Schmitz, for anyone who wants to read the whole Bible, understand it in context, and learn how various books relate to each other.

He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar's martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar's courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. The layout of the biblical text is wonderfully readable; its teaching enhancements, which give Catholics needed help in grasping the grand story of salvation history, are superb; and even the maps and charts are visually stunning. These handsome hardcover books are brightly illustrated with eye-catching drawings and graphics, and there are so many features to keep children engaged that either book is likely to be thoroughly perused and revisited. Both books offer the full text of the Bible (New International Version) along with teaching sidebars such as: “Words to Treasure”, “Did You Know?

In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead.