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NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible
Complete with a year’s worth of devotions, the Kids’ Devotional Bible, NIrV will help children develop a habit they’ll want to keep. Engaging weekday devotions, fun weekend activities, interesting illustrations, and a dictionary make this a Bible they’ll want to read and apply to their lives. It includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)—the stepping stone to the NIV—making it easier for young readers to read and understand.
Features include:
Short weekday devotions that help young readers apply Bible lessons for a full year.
52 weekend devotions that teach kids about God’s creation through fun activities like visiting the zoo and gazing at the stars.
“Got It” feature that encourages kids to find answers to Bible trivia themselves.
Book introductions that give helpful information about each book of the Bible.
A dictionary to look up words they want to know more about.
The complete NIrV text, which uses shorter sentences and easier words. Kids can read this Bible on their own!
Features include:
Short weekday devotions that help young readers apply Bible lessons for a full year.
52 weekend devotions that teach kids about God’s creation through fun activities like visiting the zoo and gazing at the stars.
“Got It” feature that encourages kids to find answers to Bible trivia themselves.
Book introductions that give helpful information about each book of the Bible.
A dictionary to look up words they want to know more about.
The complete NIrV text, which uses shorter sentences and easier words. Kids can read this Bible on their own!
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Published September 6, 2016
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September 15, 2016
This 2016 revised edition of Zondervan’s NIrV: Kids’ Devotional Bible has a copyright date of 2014 for both translation and devotional bible on the information page, noting the next earliest copyright as 1998. The NIrV is not an easy-to-read translation based on manuscripts in the original languages, but a simplification of the NIV (it’s comparable to CEB, GNB, and the like—think of something between the NIV and Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase The Message) by a few of its committee members; thus, changes made from 1998 to 2014 are those in concurrence with changes made in the NIV. Since this is all that is noted about this revised edition, I assume, but have not confirmed, that the short devotionals herein by Joanne E. DeJonge, Connie W. Neal, Lori VandenBosch, and Tracy Harrast are unchanged from a previous edition.
There are over 300 short devotionals of a paragraph or two in length with a couple application questions and/or challenges to work with. They may be worked through as one is reading the Bible (they fall on the pages of the passages referenced), or as daily devotionals following the day of the week marked on each, noting the page reference in the Bible for the next one. After reading them all, I think much of it may be useful for children and engaging them with Scripture and life application. There are only a few notes I made on my disagreements:
p. 1018. This devotional notes that God will not punish anyone for someone else’s sins. This may be true in an eschatological sense, but certainly not true in our everyday living, as can be seen in the punishment of many for the sins of the one or few throughout Scripture. Temporary punishment is not eternal punishment, but this particular devotional equates the two in its reasoning.
p. 1518. Children are here told that Hebrews 1:14 says they each have a personal guardian angel that keeps them safe and talks to God for them, which is more mythological than Scriptural.
p. 1555. This devotional states one must only believe in Jesus to be right with God, which is something promoted by many “Evangelicals” but not so by the whole of Scripture.
p. 1563. Here children are told they are called children, not slaves or students because those are bad. The problem here is that we are indeed called slaves, servants, friends, and children, among other things. Context is important.
p. 1566. This one furthers the popular “Evangelical” claim of saying a simple prayer for the forgiveness of sins as security of eternal salvation.
I would also push back on two entries in the appended dictionary:
p. 1598. The definition of “baptize” here includes “To sprinkle, pour on, or cover a person with water,” which is more of a diplomatic definition among denominations than an accurate representation of the Greek.
p. 1606. The definition of “Son of Man” states, “A name Jesus gave to himself. It shows he is the Messiah.” The problem here is that it’s not a name Jesus simply gave to himself. See Daniel 7:13–14.
All things considered, I leave it up to parents and guardians as to determine what translation their children should use and encourage them to know what their children are reading and studying, but do think the majority of devotionals found in this collection alongside the NIrV may prove beneficial, taking into account the disagreements of some significance stated above.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
There are over 300 short devotionals of a paragraph or two in length with a couple application questions and/or challenges to work with. They may be worked through as one is reading the Bible (they fall on the pages of the passages referenced), or as daily devotionals following the day of the week marked on each, noting the page reference in the Bible for the next one. After reading them all, I think much of it may be useful for children and engaging them with Scripture and life application. There are only a few notes I made on my disagreements:
p. 1018. This devotional notes that God will not punish anyone for someone else’s sins. This may be true in an eschatological sense, but certainly not true in our everyday living, as can be seen in the punishment of many for the sins of the one or few throughout Scripture. Temporary punishment is not eternal punishment, but this particular devotional equates the two in its reasoning.
p. 1518. Children are here told that Hebrews 1:14 says they each have a personal guardian angel that keeps them safe and talks to God for them, which is more mythological than Scriptural.
p. 1555. This devotional states one must only believe in Jesus to be right with God, which is something promoted by many “Evangelicals” but not so by the whole of Scripture.
p. 1563. Here children are told they are called children, not slaves or students because those are bad. The problem here is that we are indeed called slaves, servants, friends, and children, among other things. Context is important.
p. 1566. This one furthers the popular “Evangelical” claim of saying a simple prayer for the forgiveness of sins as security of eternal salvation.
I would also push back on two entries in the appended dictionary:
p. 1598. The definition of “baptize” here includes “To sprinkle, pour on, or cover a person with water,” which is more of a diplomatic definition among denominations than an accurate representation of the Greek.
p. 1606. The definition of “Son of Man” states, “A name Jesus gave to himself. It shows he is the Messiah.” The problem here is that it’s not a name Jesus simply gave to himself. See Daniel 7:13–14.
All things considered, I leave it up to parents and guardians as to determine what translation their children should use and encourage them to know what their children are reading and studying, but do think the majority of devotionals found in this collection alongside the NIrV may prove beneficial, taking into account the disagreements of some significance stated above.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
May 13, 2011
There's been a big push in our kids programs lately to get kids to bring and use their Bible at church (we've even started a Got Bible competition!). However, we don't want to stop there. We want kids to begin to form a habit of daily Bible reading at home as well. In order to do that, they need a Bible they can connect with and easily understand. As a result, we're constantly on a search for age-appropriate Bibles to recommend for parents.
In the process, we've come across some great Bibles and some great Bible tools. One Bible I'm especially impressed with is the The Kids' Devotional Bible by ZonderKidz. Here's some of the things I love about it:
**Introductions to books are short and easy. They usually tell the author of the book and some of the major stories. Just enough to give kids a bit of background without bogging them down.
**Daily Devotionals: Obviously, this was one of the big features in this Bible. I like that each day has its own devotional, and kids have a place to check off when they have read/completed that day's reading and thinking. Usually there's some kind of personal reflection included in the devotional and sometimes a follow-up action.
**The Pictures: The graphics in this Bible are appealing to elementary kids and maybe even a bit older. They are somewhat realistic and somewhat cartoony - a perfect mix for kids. Most of the graphics are pictures of other kids (a pretty diverse bunch at that). It would have been nice to see a few illustrations of the Bible stories along the way as well. The length of the devotionals is just about perfect, especially when you consider the time it will take the kids to read the Scripture passage as well.
**The Translation: I didn't have any real experience with NIrV (New International Reader's Version), but it seems to be pretty close to the NIV (accurate translation) and easy to understand for kids.
Got It! Section: At the end of some of the books is a Got It! Section that highlights an important theme in the book such as staying away from the occult, trusting in God when life doesn't make sense, and repentance. It's a good way to cement in some crucial theology in a quick, concise way.
**Real Life Stuff: Some of the devotionals deal with some hard-hitting stuff such as abuse in the family, evil in the world, evangelism and persecution. It's presented in an age-appropriate way and seems like and effective way for kids to start thinking seriously about the role of God in their lives. It also gives comfort and advice in hard to manage situations.
**Cool Bible Tools: Of course, after our latest unit, I'm a pretty big sucker for Cool Bible Tools and this Bible has plenty of them! They include: the Dictionary, Subject Guide (with page references to corresponding devotionals), and a place to take notes at the end. Kids seem to love those Bible maps, so it would have been nice to see a few of those thrown in, but its certainly not worth complaining about.
All in all, a great buy and a two-thumbs up recommendation for the elementary age!
Check out more Bible reviews on my Growing Kids Ministry blog.
In the process, we've come across some great Bibles and some great Bible tools. One Bible I'm especially impressed with is the The Kids' Devotional Bible by ZonderKidz. Here's some of the things I love about it:
**Introductions to books are short and easy. They usually tell the author of the book and some of the major stories. Just enough to give kids a bit of background without bogging them down.
**Daily Devotionals: Obviously, this was one of the big features in this Bible. I like that each day has its own devotional, and kids have a place to check off when they have read/completed that day's reading and thinking. Usually there's some kind of personal reflection included in the devotional and sometimes a follow-up action.
**The Pictures: The graphics in this Bible are appealing to elementary kids and maybe even a bit older. They are somewhat realistic and somewhat cartoony - a perfect mix for kids. Most of the graphics are pictures of other kids (a pretty diverse bunch at that). It would have been nice to see a few illustrations of the Bible stories along the way as well. The length of the devotionals is just about perfect, especially when you consider the time it will take the kids to read the Scripture passage as well.
**The Translation: I didn't have any real experience with NIrV (New International Reader's Version), but it seems to be pretty close to the NIV (accurate translation) and easy to understand for kids.
Got It! Section: At the end of some of the books is a Got It! Section that highlights an important theme in the book such as staying away from the occult, trusting in God when life doesn't make sense, and repentance. It's a good way to cement in some crucial theology in a quick, concise way.
**Real Life Stuff: Some of the devotionals deal with some hard-hitting stuff such as abuse in the family, evil in the world, evangelism and persecution. It's presented in an age-appropriate way and seems like and effective way for kids to start thinking seriously about the role of God in their lives. It also gives comfort and advice in hard to manage situations.
**Cool Bible Tools: Of course, after our latest unit, I'm a pretty big sucker for Cool Bible Tools and this Bible has plenty of them! They include: the Dictionary, Subject Guide (with page references to corresponding devotionals), and a place to take notes at the end. Kids seem to love those Bible maps, so it would have been nice to see a few of those thrown in, but its certainly not worth complaining about.
All in all, a great buy and a two-thumbs up recommendation for the elementary age!
Check out more Bible reviews on my Growing Kids Ministry blog.
August 15, 2016
About the Book:
Complete with a year’s worth of devotions, the Kids’ Devotional Bible, NIrV will help children develop a habit they’ll want to keep. Engaging weekday devotions, fun weekend activities, interesting illustrations, and a dictionary make this a Bible they’ll want to read and apply to their lives. It includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)—the stepping stone to the NIV—making it easier for young readers to read and understand.
Features include:
Short weekday devotions that help young readers apply Bible lessons for a full year.
52 weekend devotions that teach kids about God’s creation through fun activities like visiting the zoo and gazing at the stars.
“Got It” feature that encourages kids to find answers to Bible trivia themselves.
Book introductions that give helpful information about each book of the Bible.
A dictionary to look up words they want to know more about.
The complete NIrV text, which uses shorter sentences and easier words. Kids can read this Bible on their own!
My Review:
I have written time and time again that it is definitely a good thing to buy your children a Bible. Especially after a few years you also need to update them. They shouldn't be 20 getting an update from their first tiny little New Testament that was bought for them as a tiny baby. So hear we are again reviewing another good solid teaching devotional Bible published by Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan.
This is a great Bible to begin teaching your child all about Bible study and show them all that can be learned from it. Every page or every other page has a small devotional dedicated to the scripture listed in it. It also goes n to give a tiny Bible lesson explaining what can be learned in the scripture it outlines. The part I love the best about each devotional excerpt is the footnote at the end where it states where further study can be found. It teaches our children how o use their Bible to their advantage. Because the Bible isn't just for reading it is for studying, learning and applying.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
Complete with a year’s worth of devotions, the Kids’ Devotional Bible, NIrV will help children develop a habit they’ll want to keep. Engaging weekday devotions, fun weekend activities, interesting illustrations, and a dictionary make this a Bible they’ll want to read and apply to their lives. It includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)—the stepping stone to the NIV—making it easier for young readers to read and understand.
Features include:
Short weekday devotions that help young readers apply Bible lessons for a full year.
52 weekend devotions that teach kids about God’s creation through fun activities like visiting the zoo and gazing at the stars.
“Got It” feature that encourages kids to find answers to Bible trivia themselves.
Book introductions that give helpful information about each book of the Bible.
A dictionary to look up words they want to know more about.
The complete NIrV text, which uses shorter sentences and easier words. Kids can read this Bible on their own!
My Review:
I have written time and time again that it is definitely a good thing to buy your children a Bible. Especially after a few years you also need to update them. They shouldn't be 20 getting an update from their first tiny little New Testament that was bought for them as a tiny baby. So hear we are again reviewing another good solid teaching devotional Bible published by Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan.
This is a great Bible to begin teaching your child all about Bible study and show them all that can be learned from it. Every page or every other page has a small devotional dedicated to the scripture listed in it. It also goes n to give a tiny Bible lesson explaining what can be learned in the scripture it outlines. The part I love the best about each devotional excerpt is the footnote at the end where it states where further study can be found. It teaches our children how o use their Bible to their advantage. Because the Bible isn't just for reading it is for studying, learning and applying.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
April 13, 2010
This book is an awesome book for kids. The devotions are easy to understand and my kids six plus relate and understand them very easily. I do some studying from it myself when looking for things for the kids... I highly recommend it!
July 22, 2025
Well, I loved it :)
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