How to select a good Bible for your Children
By Mirley Guerra Graf
Interactive Bibles are incredibly important. They help bring the text to life and spark conversation.
In my opinion, a child can get his or her first Bible at the age of five. At that young age, children are excited to open the Bible and learn about God.
An interactive Bible includes maps, questions, pictures, study notes, and so much more than not only brings the text to life but shows the validity of it.
My favorite Bible for younger children is the ESV Following Jesus Bible. It includes maps, questions for discussions, and beautiful pictures that keep children engaged.
For middle school and high school children, I highly recommend the CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students. This Bible includes articles and blurbs that focus on current ideology. It explains what the Bible has to say about today’s hot topics.
When deciding on a Bible I focus on translation like how close is it to the text and is it readable. I also look at how engaging it is. Am I learning something from it? Plain Bibles are not the way to go with our children. The Bible text is dense and it is important to have substance in the Bible that helps us understand it.
I hope this helps. Let me know in the comments which Bibles you love.
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