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Hands-On Bible NLT
Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations. The Hands-On Bible uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God's Word in an active, understandable way. With hundreds of fun, memorable activities, the Hands-On Bible is packed with activities and experiences that invite kids to crawl inside the Scriptures and do God's Word! Exciting Bible features include:
102 Hands-On Bible Experiences
52 Key Verse Activities
31 Bible Hero Biographies
16 Bible Bonanza Experiences
82 Jesus Connections
66 Bible Book Intros
69 Fun Facts
"Where to Turn When I'm . . ." index
Kid-friendly Q and A
28 full-color tip-in pages
Charts and maps
The family devotions and Bible reading plan content is available online at myhandsonbible.com, along with some downloads.
The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation rendered faithfully into today's English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT's scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages--but even more powerful are stories of how people's lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts.
102 Hands-On Bible Experiences
52 Key Verse Activities
31 Bible Hero Biographies
16 Bible Bonanza Experiences
82 Jesus Connections
66 Bible Book Intros
69 Fun Facts
"Where to Turn When I'm . . ." index
Kid-friendly Q and A
28 full-color tip-in pages
Charts and maps
The family devotions and Bible reading plan content is available online at myhandsonbible.com, along with some downloads.
The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation rendered faithfully into today's English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT's scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages--but even more powerful are stories of how people's lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts.
1344 pages, Paperback
First published September 10, 2004
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April 29, 2022
-Disclaimer: I won this book for free through Goodreads giveaways in exchange for an honest review.-
I use the King James Version with the Strong's Concordance. This book is good for reference. It has activities and titles for sections to find things easier. I love the blue edges, built-in bookmark, smooth grey cover, bible-time village map, and bigger print.
There is a "Did You Know" section. Some of the things there are wrong/misleading.
For example, pg. 1285,
"We never need to worry that bad things could happen without God allowing them to happen".
It doesn't take into account free will.
Pg. 1287,
"Demons are angels who rebelled against God at the same time the devil, the prince of demons, rebelled".
Technically, that would be the fallen angels.
Page 1263, says angels are not female.
God uses whoever he wants to.
I use the King James Version with the Strong's Concordance. This book is good for reference. It has activities and titles for sections to find things easier. I love the blue edges, built-in bookmark, smooth grey cover, bible-time village map, and bigger print.
There is a "Did You Know" section. Some of the things there are wrong/misleading.
For example, pg. 1285,
"We never need to worry that bad things could happen without God allowing them to happen".
It doesn't take into account free will.
Pg. 1287,
"Demons are angels who rebelled against God at the same time the devil, the prince of demons, rebelled".
Technically, that would be the fallen angels.
Page 1263, says angels are not female.
God uses whoever he wants to.
April 8, 2022
*honest review from a Goodreads giveaway copy*
My son (5) is so happy with this Bible. We started reading Genesis the night we recieved it. The font is easy to read and there are fun facts scattered throughout. My son especially likes the hands on activities that are included that help to better understand what the Bible conveys.
My son (5) is so happy with this Bible. We started reading Genesis the night we recieved it. The font is easy to read and there are fun facts scattered throughout. My son especially likes the hands on activities that are included that help to better understand what the Bible conveys.
March 31, 2025
The revised edition of Tyndale Press' Hands-On Bible (NLT) was shipped to me a few weeks ago for review. I requested the bible for two reasons: I've never read from the New Living Translation and was curious to see it, and it looked like a must-have tool for anyone ever thinking about doing any bible-related activities with kids. As an often church volunteer and a one-day-to-be father, I thought this would be a nice addition to the plethora of other bibles lying around. As it turns out, I was correct.
The NLT was certainly much more approachable than the KJV, but I didn't feel it had the same mmph to it my ESV has. (That's not to say that I didn't like the translation, but I feel like it's something I would need to invest more time in than what I have for this review.) Some of the verses that I'm familiar with just sounded different and off while reading, but I enjoyed getting a new perspective on them. However, I definitely feel like the NLT is simpler than the ESV or NIV and that this translation would be perfect for children.
Activities galore cover the contents of the bible. Many of them are simple and require only common things found around the house. Some may take a little preparation, but none of them are very time consuming. These activities also really help draw real-world comparisons from text that was read, driving home the point and offering a way to help children remember a passage. The only qualm I have about these is that some are too short, but that can easily be remedied by expounding more on the passage through words or customizing the activity.
Overall, I really liked the Hands-On Bible. It's sleek design is attractive and fun looking, perfect for kids. The text is varying, using bold fonts and illustrations/side-boxes, which helps break up the monotonous look of most bibles. While this bible is not a beginner's bible, it's clearly the next step after, and I think most young readers would enjoy reading through God's Word in this way.
The NLT was certainly much more approachable than the KJV, but I didn't feel it had the same mmph to it my ESV has. (That's not to say that I didn't like the translation, but I feel like it's something I would need to invest more time in than what I have for this review.) Some of the verses that I'm familiar with just sounded different and off while reading, but I enjoyed getting a new perspective on them. However, I definitely feel like the NLT is simpler than the ESV or NIV and that this translation would be perfect for children.
Activities galore cover the contents of the bible. Many of them are simple and require only common things found around the house. Some may take a little preparation, but none of them are very time consuming. These activities also really help draw real-world comparisons from text that was read, driving home the point and offering a way to help children remember a passage. The only qualm I have about these is that some are too short, but that can easily be remedied by expounding more on the passage through words or customizing the activity.
Overall, I really liked the Hands-On Bible. It's sleek design is attractive and fun looking, perfect for kids. The text is varying, using bold fonts and illustrations/side-boxes, which helps break up the monotonous look of most bibles. While this bible is not a beginner's bible, it's clearly the next step after, and I think most young readers would enjoy reading through God's Word in this way.
October 4, 2011
If you are looking for a user-friendly, kid-friendly, or even child-like adult-friendly readable bible, this is the one for you.
With vibrant colors and full of features, The Hands-on Bible is wonderful for children.
There are so many useful features and all geared to address a child's way of learning. Features such as Character Bios, Time lines, Crafts, Experiments, and Fun Facts.
I found the 'Jesus Connection' feature to be the best. It is a short feature that ties the story or book back to Jesus. This is very important to me. Relating all Scripture to Jesus is the primary thing. Another key feature is the Bible Bonanza section. I also liked the alphabetical listing of the books of the bible useful. It made the search for a particular book of the bible easy to find for children.
When I was first saved, I bought a King James Version Bible because it was the version that my Pastor preached from. Not growing up in Church, the KJV was way over my head. I bought a child's bible for both my sons. Little did I know I would be reading more from their bible than my own. If I had to buy a bible now for my children, it would be this one.
Packed with information, stories, and features, I highly recommend this bible as a gift for child or for grown ups like me who like the simplicity and child appeal.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: Tyndale House Publishing
With vibrant colors and full of features, The Hands-on Bible is wonderful for children.
There are so many useful features and all geared to address a child's way of learning. Features such as Character Bios, Time lines, Crafts, Experiments, and Fun Facts.
I found the 'Jesus Connection' feature to be the best. It is a short feature that ties the story or book back to Jesus. This is very important to me. Relating all Scripture to Jesus is the primary thing. Another key feature is the Bible Bonanza section. I also liked the alphabetical listing of the books of the bible useful. It made the search for a particular book of the bible easy to find for children.
When I was first saved, I bought a King James Version Bible because it was the version that my Pastor preached from. Not growing up in Church, the KJV was way over my head. I bought a child's bible for both my sons. Little did I know I would be reading more from their bible than my own. If I had to buy a bible now for my children, it would be this one.
Packed with information, stories, and features, I highly recommend this bible as a gift for child or for grown ups like me who like the simplicity and child appeal.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: Tyndale House Publishing
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