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Zondervan The Story, NIV: The Bible As One Continuous Story of God and His People
The "Greatest Story Ever Told" is more than just a cliché. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people.
That is what The Story is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity.
Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel.
And like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption—and this story’s true! From the foreword by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee:
That is what The Story is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity.
Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel.
And like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption—and this story’s true! From the foreword by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee:
"This book tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time: the story of a true God who loves his children, who established for them a way of salvation and provided a route to eternity. Each story in these 31 chapters reveals the God of grace—the God who speaks; the God who acts; the God who listens; the God whose love for his people culminated in his sacrifice of Jesus, his only Son, to atone for the sins of humanity."
Features
- The story of the Bible—in its own words. Bible selections from the NIV, 2011 update, with short transitions connecting you to the continuing story.
- Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible arranged chronologically
- Time lines of Bible events
- Discussion questions for personal or group reflection
- List of principle characters with short biographical sketches
- Chart of References to biblical events
- Two-color maps of the Old Testament world and the New Testament world
- 10-point text size
- 8.75" x 5.75" x 1.50"
Church families around the globe can now embrace The Story for a full ministry year through worship, small group studies, and family activities.
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We give Bibles to people that we don't always know personally. Would this be appropriate for a teenager that may not have a Christian background?
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Absolutely! It is a wonderful introduction to the Word without the complications of chapter and verse numbers and with annodated paragraphs that enhance the particular passages, fill in blanks and give further definition.
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Cheri
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YES
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Terry
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I'd say yes but there is a version for younger readers.
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Bud1
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Yes, it's easy to read and relate too. My seventeen year old was forced to read...lol because he thinks it's not cool to read the Bible enjoys reading it and compares to his everyday situations.
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Yes-You could give this book to anyone for them to understand what GOD has in mind for all of us.
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This would be easier reading for a young person not familiar with the Bible.
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Age group for "The Story"
I have a childrens ministry ages 3-12. Would this be an appropriate gift for the children old enough to read?
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Yes, This simplifies and makes it easier for the children to understand what it is trying to teach them about the bible. I have trouble keeping focus when I am reading something but
with this book, I didn't have that issue. I would purchase this book for all children.
with this book, I didn't have that issue. I would purchase this book for all children.
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Margaret,
I don't know about the younger end of your children's ministry, but I would definitely say from about 1st or 2nd grade on they shouldn't have a problem understanding the story. It is very simple and easy to understand. I had a young girl about 9 sit in on one of my lessons from this book, and she was able to understand and participate just as well as the older kids in the group that were there. I would definitely recommend this for your kids!
Sincerely,
Caitlyn
I don't know about the younger end of your children's ministry, but I would definitely say from about 1st or 2nd grade on they shouldn't have a problem understanding the story. It is very simple and easy to understand. I had a young girl about 9 sit in on one of my lessons from this book, and she was able to understand and participate just as well as the older kids in the group that were there. I would definitely recommend this for your kids!
Sincerely,
Caitlyn
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caitlynmalone2012
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Yes
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Terry
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I'd say young adult & up. There are versions for younger readers.
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Bud1
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I would recommend this bible for middle school and above.
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Rick
New Port Richey, FL
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Are the events in this book in chronological order or in books of the Bible order?
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Anonymous
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They are chronological, not in order of the Bible
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Bud1
IN
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Chronological Order
answered 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Kelly
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This story is in Chronological order.
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Pastor Davidrus
Millersburg, Missouri
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They are in chronological order...which proves helpful in understanding events as they happened.
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charis
Mount Joy, PA
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The Story presents selected passages from the NIV in Chronological order.
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Can I look up a specific scripture reference in The Story?
My homeschooled 9th grader is using a curriculum which requires extensive scripture reading. I think The Story would be helpful. My only question is this...if he is assigned to read Proverbs1-20, is there an index that would help him know what pages to read in The Story? Thank you for any experience and help you can offer.
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Dorothy - Unfortunately the answer to question is "no". The Story is written like a novel and other than some notations at the bottom of the page, individual books, chapters and verses are not innumerated. But, it is a wonderful read and cross reference!
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Cheri
Wisconsin
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Not really.
answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Bud1
IN
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I have my son (also homeschooled) use the Jerusalem Bible. It is a great Bible for this type of work. I would suggest the study version of the Jerusalem Bible (available on this site).
Keep up the homeschooling...
Keep up the homeschooling...
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Phil
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No, there are no chapter/verse references in the text of "The Story". There is a Chart of References in the back noting which selections of the Bible are used for each chapter of the book.
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What is the difference between this and the other edition?
What is the difference (in content) between this and "The Story: Read the Bible as One Seamless Story from Beginning to End" (CBD Stock No: WW936985 / ISBN: 0310936985)?
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Now I can understand the Bible much better then I ever did thank you so very very much for writing the Story
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Terry
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This version utilizes the NIV's 2011 update which brings the language more in line with today's vocabulary.
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