NIV Hardcover, Comfort Print

My wife was talking to some ladies who commented, “Have you ever read through the whole Bible? Every one who I know has done that said it was life changing. Do you think it would be for me?” That was the beginning of a revolution and revival in our community. Approximately 100 individuals went through this book and the videos over the next four years, some several times. They now see the big picture of the Bible and “His Story”. People who had attended church for years and always felt inadequate in their Biblical knowledge, now had confidence and even felt comfortable enough to teach others. Several accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Yes, reading through the Bible does change lives. The format sticks to using scripture in whichever version you choose. We found, that since most of the folks participating were not scripturally advanced, reading in NIV or New KJV was better than the archaic language of the KJV. It uses blocks of scripture with a paragraph or two of connecting explanation every couple of pages. It picks up the highlights of the story of God’s plan and hand on the world. I does not include every chapter of the Bible. Janet found that some folks would read the whole chapter on their own, but she also took time to read it aloud to the whole group after they had watched the short video. She also taught them as they read through and answered their questions. As they completed the study, most wanted to turn right around and do it again with the new under they had. And a couple groups even tackled actually reading the Bible verse by verse all the way through. The videos are 10 minutes or so apiece, and work well to do at the beginning of the sessions. We highly recommend this for any Christian denomination as it is simply reading the Bible.

Good quality. Easy read. Bought used, but only it had was one verse highlighted.

This book is absolutely incredible. The Story takes the entire Bible and presents it as one seamless, flowing narrative — making it so much easier to understand God’s plan from Genesis to Revelation. It’s written in a way that keeps you engaged like a true story, while still staying faithful to Scripture. I’ve read the Bible many times, but this version helped me see how every part connects — how God’s hand, grace, and love are woven through every chapter. It’s perfect for both new believers and lifelong Christians who want to deepen their understanding of the Bible as a whole. The layout is clean, the pacing is perfect, and the tone is inspiring. It really brings the people, promises, and purpose of God’s Word to life. A must-read for anyone who wants to see how their story fits into His story.

If you have not read the Bible or know little about the Bible, this is a great first step toward the goal of reading through the Bible; if you know very little about the Bible, it reads as a history book, putting people and events in chronological order. This volume is easy to read and gives the reader the beginning picture of what the Bible is all about. If you are looking for details this is not the book for you. If you are educated in Bible history and have read through the Bible, this book will not give you any new insights and will probably leave out more than it includes from your point of view. This book is a very simple overview of the Bible and provides a timeline and a basic structure, hitting all of the high points of the Jewish history in the Old Testament with the story of Christ and the beginning of the Christian church in the New Testament. It is easy to understand, easy to read and is a great introduction book for anyone that is new to the Bible. I found it easy to follow the each of the kings in Northern and Southern divisions during the exile. Just a wonderful book that could be passed on to tweens and teens or perhaps to a new Christian --these are the people that are just starting their adventures in the Bible. Max Lucado has worked a miracle in taking on the whole of scripture and developing this wonderful book!

LOVE THIS BOOK!! for someone who struggles to read the bible especially KJV this helps so much

Nice read

The book is well written and easy to read. Accurate with the NIV version of the Bible. I love that it is in chronological order. I could read this to my 7 year old and she would understand. It's clear and precise. No confusion jargen to try to interpret. However, the product itself did not come in great condition. As you can see from the pictures, the pages are uneven with slight frays and tears. I will still keep the book because I waited a while for it to arrive. However, I am a bit disappointed in the quality.

I love this Bible