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CSB She Reads Truth Bible
The She Reads Truth Bible aims to live at the intersection of beauty, goodness, and Truth. Featuring devotionals by the She Reads Truth team, and Scripture reading plans that include supplemental passages for deeper understanding, this Bible invites every woman to count themselves among the She Reads Truth community of "Women in the Word of God every day." The She Reads Truth Bible also features 66 key verses, artfully lettered to aid in Scripture memorization.
Features include: 189 devotionals, 66 artist-designed key verses, 35 full-color timelines, 20 full-color maps, 11 full-color charts, reading plans for every book of the Bible, one-year Bible reading plan, detailed book introductions, key verse list, carefully curated topical index, smyth-sewn binding, and wide margins for journaling and note-taking.
The She Reads Truth Bible features the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) text. Translated by more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations, the Christian Standard Bible features an optimal blend of accuracy and readability that’s faithful for serious study, and written with heart-stirring clarity that inspires readers to live and share it.
Features include: 189 devotionals, 66 artist-designed key verses, 35 full-color timelines, 20 full-color maps, 11 full-color charts, reading plans for every book of the Bible, one-year Bible reading plan, detailed book introductions, key verse list, carefully curated topical index, smyth-sewn binding, and wide margins for journaling and note-taking.
The She Reads Truth Bible features the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) text. Translated by more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations, the Christian Standard Bible features an optimal blend of accuracy and readability that’s faithful for serious study, and written with heart-stirring clarity that inspires readers to live and share it.
2226 pages, Hardcover
First published April 15, 2017
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About the author
Raechel Myers
31 books62 followersRaechel Myers is always on the lookout for beauty, goodness, and truth in everyday life. Co-founder and CEO of She Reads Truth, Raechel has a bachelor’s degree in housing and environmental design, and is not afraid to paint a whole house over a long weekend. She longs to cook artisanal meals, but loves Chinese takeout. She lives south of Nashville, Tennessee, with her three favorite people.
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December 31, 2020
Yes, I did add the Bible to my goodreads challenge.
October 25, 2017
Recently, I've been using my She Reads Truth Bible during my quiet times. I was given a copy by Lifeway so that I could share my thoughts on the Bible with you all. But more than just being a beautiful Bible to review, this Bible is slowly helping me find some space in my life again.
There's something about this Bible that draws me to it. The simplicity of the cover. There's a reverence there for me with this Bible that I haven't felt in a long time. The translation, the CSB, is new to me also. It reads And the accessibility of some of the history through the timelines and maps excite me!
While the Bible doesn't matter per say, finding a Bible that draws you towards Gods Word is so important. Right now, for this time and space in my life, the She Reads Truth Bible is what I needed. The devotionals have helped point me back towards scripture. I've already been writing notes and thoughts in the margin. There's a freedom for me in the simplicity of the pages that makes me want to fill them with all things.
One of the things I've thought about a lot this past month is the idea of freedom. Of being free enough to be me - if I want to dance or clap during worship. Or to embrace the personality that God has given me. To feel comfortable in my own skin. And digging into the word of God brings me to a place where I can find that freedom. It's only given by Him. And it's only found in Him. And for today, the She Reads Truth Bible is helping me find a little bit more of that freedom.
I received a copy of the She Reads Truth Bible from Lifeway. This review is my own, honest opinion.
There's something about this Bible that draws me to it. The simplicity of the cover. There's a reverence there for me with this Bible that I haven't felt in a long time. The translation, the CSB, is new to me also. It reads And the accessibility of some of the history through the timelines and maps excite me!
While the Bible doesn't matter per say, finding a Bible that draws you towards Gods Word is so important. Right now, for this time and space in my life, the She Reads Truth Bible is what I needed. The devotionals have helped point me back towards scripture. I've already been writing notes and thoughts in the margin. There's a freedom for me in the simplicity of the pages that makes me want to fill them with all things.
One of the things I've thought about a lot this past month is the idea of freedom. Of being free enough to be me - if I want to dance or clap during worship. Or to embrace the personality that God has given me. To feel comfortable in my own skin. And digging into the word of God brings me to a place where I can find that freedom. It's only given by Him. And it's only found in Him. And for today, the She Reads Truth Bible is helping me find a little bit more of that freedom.
I received a copy of the She Reads Truth Bible from Lifeway. This review is my own, honest opinion.
November 2, 2017
I’m a guy and I’m reviewing this Bible. I’m doing it because I heard the founders of She Reads Truth on a podcast and these ladies caught my ear in what they are trying to accomplish with their ministry. (The introductory remarks by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams are inspiring) I’m doing it because when this Bible was first released it flew off the shelves and was difficult to buy. I’m doing it because I was able to lay my hands on a few copies and gave it to our seniors as a parting graduating gift at the church I pastor and they loved it. What is so special about this Bible? Well let me tell you my thoughts.
First, I love how these ladies give a small primer on how to read the Bible. Every Bible needs this. We need to be reminded that we are not reading the Bible for reading sake but rather we are reading it to apply it and to become doers of it. Their approach to the Word of God is worshipful and life changing. They follow this up with a wonderful well thought gospel message. This is a great way to lead up to the Scriptures for the redeemed heart is fertile soul for the Word of God.
This Bible is built for studying the Bible. The writers have carefully looked at each book and have printed a key verse written with great style and beauty by one of 15 artist. This thing looks girly. The book introduction pages are color coded by genre. The layout gives you plenty of room to take notes. You have well written devotionals that are placed with the coinciding Scripture so that when you are reading through your Bible plan, you have devotional thoughts to bring you even more into the story. Your Bible plan is at the beginning of each chapter with “Going Deeper” passages at the side of each one. You have maps, charts, and timelines perfectly placed in the sections where you need them the most for personal Bible study. Yes, the tools in this Bible do nothing but enhance your reading of the Word of God.
Now I understand why these Bibles flew off of the shelves. Now I get why my wife has already taken over my copy of this Bible. All I can say is that I need to get me a Bible cover so that nobody can see the “She” on the outside cover and study on. The CSB is already coming out with more manly study Bibles like the Spurgeon Study Bible. Perhaps that one will make me grunt just a bit.
I was given a copy of this Bible in exchange for an honest review. I honestly loved it!
First, I love how these ladies give a small primer on how to read the Bible. Every Bible needs this. We need to be reminded that we are not reading the Bible for reading sake but rather we are reading it to apply it and to become doers of it. Their approach to the Word of God is worshipful and life changing. They follow this up with a wonderful well thought gospel message. This is a great way to lead up to the Scriptures for the redeemed heart is fertile soul for the Word of God.
This Bible is built for studying the Bible. The writers have carefully looked at each book and have printed a key verse written with great style and beauty by one of 15 artist. This thing looks girly. The book introduction pages are color coded by genre. The layout gives you plenty of room to take notes. You have well written devotionals that are placed with the coinciding Scripture so that when you are reading through your Bible plan, you have devotional thoughts to bring you even more into the story. Your Bible plan is at the beginning of each chapter with “Going Deeper” passages at the side of each one. You have maps, charts, and timelines perfectly placed in the sections where you need them the most for personal Bible study. Yes, the tools in this Bible do nothing but enhance your reading of the Word of God.
Now I understand why these Bibles flew off of the shelves. Now I get why my wife has already taken over my copy of this Bible. All I can say is that I need to get me a Bible cover so that nobody can see the “She” on the outside cover and study on. The CSB is already coming out with more manly study Bibles like the Spurgeon Study Bible. Perhaps that one will make me grunt just a bit.
I was given a copy of this Bible in exchange for an honest review. I honestly loved it!
December 31, 2023
I read the whole Bible in 2023, you best believe I’m adding it to my Good Reads list 🤣🙌🏼
December 31, 2022
For the first time in my 35 years, I read the Bible in a year. It was difficult at times to keep going, but I made it in the end with only Revelations to study for the month of January!
January 1, 2025
Best book ever
December 2, 2017
What I love about this Bible:
1. A minimalist look. This may seem a strange thing to say. The pages are clean, open, and the focus is on Scripture. My eyes are not distracted by fluff. Fluff meaning additional information that I don’t need.
2. Room to take notes. Most pages have at least a 1 1/2 inch place on the margins to write. In the Psalms, as much as 4 inches are available.
3. I love the beautiful, fluid, artistically written key Bible verse located at the beginning of each Bible book.
4. The maps. Most maps in Bibles are full color and heavy with points of interest. This is great. However, in the She Reads Truth Bible the maps are simplistic. They are black ink drawings with a “just the facts” look.
It usually takes me a while to get used to a new Bible or a new translation. I have made myself at home quickly in this Bible. I use it for everyday Bible reading, Bible study, and note taking. It is my go to Bible!
Free copy from B & H Publishing
1. A minimalist look. This may seem a strange thing to say. The pages are clean, open, and the focus is on Scripture. My eyes are not distracted by fluff. Fluff meaning additional information that I don’t need.
2. Room to take notes. Most pages have at least a 1 1/2 inch place on the margins to write. In the Psalms, as much as 4 inches are available.
3. I love the beautiful, fluid, artistically written key Bible verse located at the beginning of each Bible book.
4. The maps. Most maps in Bibles are full color and heavy with points of interest. This is great. However, in the She Reads Truth Bible the maps are simplistic. They are black ink drawings with a “just the facts” look.
It usually takes me a while to get used to a new Bible or a new translation. I have made myself at home quickly in this Bible. I use it for everyday Bible reading, Bible study, and note taking. It is my go to Bible!
Free copy from B & H Publishing
October 21, 2017
I am very impressed with this CSB Bible and I am enjoying reading and studying with it. I have been reading through the book of John so that I could get a feel for the study plan included in the beginning of each book of the Bible. I like the way the chapters are divided out daily in the plan listed at the beginning of each book. This plan also includes a couple of additional reading suggestions for each day that come from other books in the Bible as a way to dig deeper.
The devotionals that are spread throughout this Bible are very nicely written, encouraging, and helpful.
The She Reads Truth Bible has two ribbons, which is a convenient feature. I also like the way the books of the Bible are color coded at the beginning of each book as a way of clearly showing what genre each book is in. This information is located toward the back of the Bible, and it took me a while to find it. I would have liked to see this genre guide toward the front of the Bible so that I did not have to search for it.
Things that I struggle with in this Bible are ones that I am learning to adjust to. The pages are very thin, so sometimes I feel that I can see through the page too easily. I would also prefer a slightly larger font size. My eyes feel the strain after reading this size of font for too long.
But, overall, this is a Bible that I am really enjoying sitting down and studying with. I will be continuing to use it in my Bible study.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this Bible. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog and view additional pictures at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
The devotionals that are spread throughout this Bible are very nicely written, encouraging, and helpful.
The She Reads Truth Bible has two ribbons, which is a convenient feature. I also like the way the books of the Bible are color coded at the beginning of each book as a way of clearly showing what genre each book is in. This information is located toward the back of the Bible, and it took me a while to find it. I would have liked to see this genre guide toward the front of the Bible so that I did not have to search for it.
Things that I struggle with in this Bible are ones that I am learning to adjust to. The pages are very thin, so sometimes I feel that I can see through the page too easily. I would also prefer a slightly larger font size. My eyes feel the strain after reading this size of font for too long.
But, overall, this is a Bible that I am really enjoying sitting down and studying with. I will be continuing to use it in my Bible study.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this Bible. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog and view additional pictures at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
January 30, 2025
For first time in my life, I’ve read through the whole Bible. And I did it in a year. Looking forward to many rereads in the future.
July 12, 2024
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May 27, 2025
God is so faithful and holy and merciful. He desires true repentance and obedience from his people, and offers in exchange living water, bread of life, and true freedom.
By God's grace, this is the fourth time in my life where I finished reading the Bible cover to cover. Each time I used a plan from Totheword.com. Reading plans like this have helped me grow in a disciplined way of reading and a (hopefully) lifelong habit of seeking God and his ways first.
By God's grace, this is the fourth time in my life where I finished reading the Bible cover to cover. Each time I used a plan from Totheword.com. Reading plans like this have helped me grow in a disciplined way of reading and a (hopefully) lifelong habit of seeking God and his ways first.
January 1, 2024
*This is reviewing the edition not the actual Bible*
Love this edition. It's pretty, has space in the margin for notes, and has reading plans for both the whole Bible and for each book (for each book it has references to other books so that you get the full effect).
Read 2019, 2021, 2023
Love this edition. It's pretty, has space in the margin for notes, and has reading plans for both the whole Bible and for each book (for each book it has references to other books so that you get the full effect).
Read 2019, 2021, 2023
April 2, 2018
I remember thinking years ago that it was a near sin to love beautiful things. Maybe loving beauty just made me vain? That was until God brought to my mind the master crafters He had working for His glory in Exodus and how magnificently He Himself designed this beautiful universe we inhabit. I say all of this because the She Reads Truth Bible is all about beauty.
You remember those master crafters I talked about in Exodus? The She Reads Truth Team certainly had their own set of master crafters creating their own unique fonts (yup, I just said they created their own fonts!), illustrating memorable verses, carefully selecting the right colors to combine, and providing beautifully bound Bible covers with an array of options. You can see the beautiful pics of the Bible over here as well as the full extent of the She Reads the Truth Bible's features: http://bit.ly/SheReadsTruthBibleReview
You remember those master crafters I talked about in Exodus? The She Reads Truth Team certainly had their own set of master crafters creating their own unique fonts (yup, I just said they created their own fonts!), illustrating memorable verses, carefully selecting the right colors to combine, and providing beautifully bound Bible covers with an array of options. You can see the beautiful pics of the Bible over here as well as the full extent of the She Reads the Truth Bible's features: http://bit.ly/SheReadsTruthBibleReview
November 25, 2017
I've been a She Reads Truth fan since nearly the beginning. I didn't grow up in church and didn't really know how to engage in scripture-- SRT helped me by providing thoughtful devotions and corresponding scripture to study-- and they did so in a way that was beautiful and thoughtful. I was a part of their launch team for the SRT Book, and have participated in countless studies by them for over 3 years. So when I heard about the SRT Bible, I was ECSTATIC. It looked stunning from the outside, and I knew it would be as beautiful from the inside too. And I was not disappointed!
Now honestly, does scripture and the Bible have to LOOK pretty for us to engage with it? Nope. But doesn't the beautiful word of God deserve to look as beautiful as the words within it are? I'd say yes. And it makes using this Bible all the more engaging: looking at the beautiful scripture pages at the beginning of each book, studying the stunning maps, charts, and timelines that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are a valuable resource in learning about the whens and wheres of the Christian world. Especially charts. I'm a chart/worksheet kind of girl.
I appreciate as well the different Bible study plans-- both one for digging into each book of the Bible, and one for reading the Bible as a whole. The book introductions are thorough and uselful, a great tool as I engage in books I don't know much about.
I love all the devotions, though I wish they hadn't been ones that were used on the SRT website already. (I doubt they all are, but the ones I've read so far I've read in previous studies! I wish they'd write who wrote what on the devotion instead of having a directory of names in the back.
I like the CSB version! This is my first time using it. It's very clear and easy to understand. The footnotes are a bit confusing though-- I know there's a key at the beginning of the Bible, but I wish they were easier to engage with.
The wide margins are great, especially as a Bible journaler-- though I don't intend on doing much artsy journaling in this Bible. I like using the margins to write out scriptures that stand out as I read them, or notes from my study.
I've read a lot of complaints on the thin pages-- and I won't lie, they are thin. I'm afraid if I move through them quickly I'll rip one! But as far as the thinness in relation to reading the scripture, it doesn't bother me too much. I can read it just fine. The only pages that it bothers me is on the pages where there's a devotional on one side, and scripture on the other-- the design of the devotional pages does make it a little harder to read the scripture. I wish they'd put devotionals on both sides of the same page to avoid this problem, but it's more of a slight annoyance than anything else. I use a sharpie pen in my SRT Bible and can see some shading on the back, but no major bleedthrough has occurred from my writing.
Overall, I LOVE this Bible. Proud to be a member of the SRT Community, and grateful for the way they use their beautiful designs and thoughtful studies to bring women into the word of God every day. I hope this Bible does that job well for women-- it's doing so for me!
I received a copy of this Bible (poppy version) for review from the B&H/Lifeway Bloggers program.
Now honestly, does scripture and the Bible have to LOOK pretty for us to engage with it? Nope. But doesn't the beautiful word of God deserve to look as beautiful as the words within it are? I'd say yes. And it makes using this Bible all the more engaging: looking at the beautiful scripture pages at the beginning of each book, studying the stunning maps, charts, and timelines that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are a valuable resource in learning about the whens and wheres of the Christian world. Especially charts. I'm a chart/worksheet kind of girl.
I appreciate as well the different Bible study plans-- both one for digging into each book of the Bible, and one for reading the Bible as a whole. The book introductions are thorough and uselful, a great tool as I engage in books I don't know much about.
I love all the devotions, though I wish they hadn't been ones that were used on the SRT website already. (I doubt they all are, but the ones I've read so far I've read in previous studies! I wish they'd write who wrote what on the devotion instead of having a directory of names in the back.
I like the CSB version! This is my first time using it. It's very clear and easy to understand. The footnotes are a bit confusing though-- I know there's a key at the beginning of the Bible, but I wish they were easier to engage with.
The wide margins are great, especially as a Bible journaler-- though I don't intend on doing much artsy journaling in this Bible. I like using the margins to write out scriptures that stand out as I read them, or notes from my study.
I've read a lot of complaints on the thin pages-- and I won't lie, they are thin. I'm afraid if I move through them quickly I'll rip one! But as far as the thinness in relation to reading the scripture, it doesn't bother me too much. I can read it just fine. The only pages that it bothers me is on the pages where there's a devotional on one side, and scripture on the other-- the design of the devotional pages does make it a little harder to read the scripture. I wish they'd put devotionals on both sides of the same page to avoid this problem, but it's more of a slight annoyance than anything else. I use a sharpie pen in my SRT Bible and can see some shading on the back, but no major bleedthrough has occurred from my writing.
Overall, I LOVE this Bible. Proud to be a member of the SRT Community, and grateful for the way they use their beautiful designs and thoughtful studies to bring women into the word of God every day. I hope this Bible does that job well for women-- it's doing so for me!
I received a copy of this Bible (poppy version) for review from the B&H/Lifeway Bloggers program.
December 31, 2020
This is my first time reading the CSB version and I really enjoyed it. It's very readable and I'd read it again. The devotions from SRT were hit or miss. Many take a topical approach and don't highlight the point the passage is making. The intros for each biblical book are helpful--it sets the context well.
July 17, 2020
It took a long while, but I finally read the Bible cover to cover! I love the little devotions and extra features this edition has.
December 30, 2022
I read it chronologically this year! So good!
May 15, 2025
I started listening to the Bible this year and it has been so good!
January 1, 2022
I’ve read the Bible through annually at least 10-15 times. I’ve read many versions, sampled multiple reading plans, utilized electronic and hard copies. This has by far been my favorite Bible and translation for daily reading. 2020 may be the first year I re-read a version/translation. I also found the devotionals enjoyable and applicable.
April 30, 2021
CSB (Christian Standard Bible version)
Lots of nice extras:
Wide margins for notes, beautiful inserts, devotionals, a Bible in a Year reading plan in the back.
*She Reads Truth also has an app.
**I use the YouVersion app Bible in 90 Days plan as a guide. I don’t read in the same order as the plan but it still helps me keep on track.
Lots of nice extras:
Wide margins for notes, beautiful inserts, devotionals, a Bible in a Year reading plan in the back.
*She Reads Truth also has an app.
**I use the YouVersion app Bible in 90 Days plan as a guide. I don’t read in the same order as the plan but it still helps me keep on track.
February 4, 2020
THE BIBLE IS A GREAT BOOK. THE WORD OF GOD.
January 15, 2023
New translation for me to read. Saving my highlighted verses & notes here as I read through : (Mark 1-7) ...proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins ... he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit ... proclaiming the good news of God: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!
Note: Nahum 1:15 and Malachi 3:1
He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him ... he healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons ... he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him... Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying. ... Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched him "I am willing. Be made clean." ... but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them ... Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven. ... questioning in their hearts: Why does he speak like this? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? Right away Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were they thinking like this ... the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. ... Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners? .. .he told them, It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners. ... The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath. .. the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath. ... he was grieved at the hardness of their hearts ... Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are the Son of God! ... Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for all sins and whatever blasphemies they utter. But whoever blasphemes the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin. ... Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. ... Let anyone who has ears to hear listen. ... The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables to so that they may indeed look, and yet not perceive; they may indeed listen, and yet not understand; otherwise, they might turn back and be forgiven. ... Others are like seed sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word, but the worries of this age, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. ... If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen. And he said to them, Pay attention to what you hear. By the measure you use, it will be measured to you - and more will be added to you. ... a man with an unclean spirit ... No one was strong enough to subdue him ... he was always crying and cutting himself ... your faith has saved you. Go din peace and be healed from your afflictions. ... Don't be afraid. Only believe. ... What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles performed by his hands? Isn't this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon? And aren't his sisters here with us?... And he was amazed at their unbelief. ... He summoned the Twelve ... and gave them authority over unclean spirits ... If any place does not welcome you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them. So they went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons, anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. ... He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves. ... They were completely astounded, because they had not understood about the loaves. Instead, their hearts were hardened.
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(from Matthew) : A great example of a man's righteous behavior: So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly.
Jesus says, Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them ... whenever you give to the poor, don't sound a trumpet.
Notes : Be discreet. Pray in private.
... if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. But if you don't forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses. ... when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting isn't obvious to others but to your Father who is in secret. ... Isn't life more than food and the body more than clothing? ... So don't worry, saying, 'What will we eat ... drink ... wear?' ... your heavenly Father knows you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided. Therefore don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. --- Let this sink in. Trouble is simply part of this life.
First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother's eye. ...whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it. Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. ... a bad tree produces bad fruit ... Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom ... only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Notes : Narrow vs Open minded ... interesting!
... He drove out the spirits with a word...
... It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick .. I desire mercy and not sacrifice ... I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners.
Note : Have mercy for the sick and the sinner.
When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. ... pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.
Note: Have compassion for the distressed and dejected & pray for more workers of God.
... he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness. ... Freely you received, freely give. ... Greet a household when you enter it, if the household is worthy, let your peace be on it; but if it is unworthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that house or town. ... be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves. .. they will hand you over to local courts... You will even be brought before governors and kings because of me... But when they hand you over, don't worry about how or what you are to speak. For you will be given what to say at that hour, because it isn't you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father. ... the one who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. ... Don't fear those who kill the body... fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body ... not one (sparrow) falls to the ground without your Father's consent ... So don't be afraid. ... Don't assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. ... From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if you're willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come. Let anyone who has ears listen. ... he proceeded to denounce the towns where most of his miracles were done, because they did not repent. ... All things have been entrusted to me by my Father...no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him. ... It is lawful to do what is good on the Sabbath. ... I tell you, people will be forgiven every sin and blasphemy, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. ... on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. ... Where did the weeds come from? An enemy did this. ... Let both grow together until the harvest. ... the good seed - these are the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil.
Note: Jesus siblings: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas, and unnamed sisters. Children of Joseph & Mary.
... he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. ... your disciples break the tradition .. they don't wash their hands when they eat - the church leaders to Jesus. He answered, Why do you break God's commandment because of your tradition? For God said: Honor your father and your mother, and Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death ... In this way, you have nullified the word of God because of your tradition ... This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines human commands. ... what comes out of the mouth - this defiles a person. Every plant that my heavenly Father didn't plant will be uprooted... what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart...for from the heart come evil thoughts ... eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person.... Then they understood... beware the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ... For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will reward each according to what he has done. ... his face shone like the sun; his clothes became as white as the light. ... Elijah has already come, and they didn't recognize him. ... Truly I tell you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child - this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one child kike this in my name welcomes me. But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to fall away - it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of offenses...but woe to that person by whom the offense comes. ... rebuke him in private ... if he won't listen, take one or two witnesses... if he doesn't pay attention the them, tell the church.. if he doesn't pay attention even to the church, let him be like a Gentile and a tax collector to you. ... I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Shouldn't you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you? ... So also my heavenly Father will do to you unless every on of you forgives his brother or sister from your heart. .... They asked, why did Moses command us to give divorce papers and to send her away? He told them, Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of the hardness of your hearts, but it was not like that from the beginning ... Whoever divorces his wife, and marries another commits adultery. ... The one who is able to accept it should accept it. ... Leave the children alone, and don't try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. ... If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments ... If you want to be perfect, go, sell your belongings and give tot he poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me. ... Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things ... you who have followed me... will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life. ... Don't I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Are you jealous because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first last. ... You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them. It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. .. .Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they could see, and they followed him. ... You are mistaken, because you don't know the Scriptures or the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angles in heaven. .. which command in the law is the greatest? Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.
Note: How to love God with all heart, soul and mind? How to love neighbor?
...do whatever they tell you, and observe it. But don't do what they do, because they don't practice what they teach. ... you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' because you have one Teacher. Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven. ... you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy, and faithfulness. ... on the outside you seem righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. ... many will fall away, betray one another, and hate one another .. lawlessness will multiply, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Pray that your escape may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. .. but those days will be cut short because of the elect. .. as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. ... the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, then all the peoples of the earth will mourn, they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of Heaven with power. He will send out his angels with a loud trumpet. ... Therefore be alert, since you don't know what day your Lord is coming ... the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. .. Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. ... to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me. ... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sister of mine, you did for me. ... I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me. ... You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. .. what she has done will also be told in memory of her. ... this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ... until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Note : wine and song
... he began to be sorrowful and troubled... I am deeply grieved ... Remain here and stay awake with me .. couldn't you stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray, so that you won't enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. .. The son of Man is betrayed in the hands of sinners. ... Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword .. How, then, would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way? ... But all this has happened so that the writing of the prophets would be fulfilled. ... They said: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God. You have said it, Jesus told him, But I tell you, the future you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven. ... (Pilate) knew it was because of envy that they had handed him over. ... All the people answered, His blood be on us and on our children! ... the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked and the rocks were split. The tombs were also opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And they came out of the tombs after his resurrection, entered the holy city, and appeared to many. ... There was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. ... the priests assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money and told them to say 'His disciples came during the night and stole him while were sleeping' ... this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day. ... Jesus came near and said to them, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth ... And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Note: Nahum 1:15 and Malachi 3:1
He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him ... he healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons ... he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him... Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying. ... Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched him "I am willing. Be made clean." ... but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them ... Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven. ... questioning in their hearts: Why does he speak like this? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? Right away Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were they thinking like this ... the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. ... Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners? .. .he told them, It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners. ... The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath. .. the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath. ... he was grieved at the hardness of their hearts ... Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are the Son of God! ... Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for all sins and whatever blasphemies they utter. But whoever blasphemes the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin. ... Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. ... Let anyone who has ears to hear listen. ... The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables to so that they may indeed look, and yet not perceive; they may indeed listen, and yet not understand; otherwise, they might turn back and be forgiven. ... Others are like seed sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word, but the worries of this age, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. ... If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen. And he said to them, Pay attention to what you hear. By the measure you use, it will be measured to you - and more will be added to you. ... a man with an unclean spirit ... No one was strong enough to subdue him ... he was always crying and cutting himself ... your faith has saved you. Go din peace and be healed from your afflictions. ... Don't be afraid. Only believe. ... What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles performed by his hands? Isn't this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon? And aren't his sisters here with us?... And he was amazed at their unbelief. ... He summoned the Twelve ... and gave them authority over unclean spirits ... If any place does not welcome you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them. So they went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons, anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. ... He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves. ... They were completely astounded, because they had not understood about the loaves. Instead, their hearts were hardened.
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(from Matthew) : A great example of a man's righteous behavior: So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly.
Jesus says, Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them ... whenever you give to the poor, don't sound a trumpet.
Notes : Be discreet. Pray in private.
... if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. But if you don't forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses. ... when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting isn't obvious to others but to your Father who is in secret. ... Isn't life more than food and the body more than clothing? ... So don't worry, saying, 'What will we eat ... drink ... wear?' ... your heavenly Father knows you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided. Therefore don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. --- Let this sink in. Trouble is simply part of this life.
First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother's eye. ...whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it. Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. ... a bad tree produces bad fruit ... Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom ... only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Notes : Narrow vs Open minded ... interesting!
... He drove out the spirits with a word...
... It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick .. I desire mercy and not sacrifice ... I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners.
Note : Have mercy for the sick and the sinner.
When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. ... pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.
Note: Have compassion for the distressed and dejected & pray for more workers of God.
... he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness. ... Freely you received, freely give. ... Greet a household when you enter it, if the household is worthy, let your peace be on it; but if it is unworthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that house or town. ... be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves. .. they will hand you over to local courts... You will even be brought before governors and kings because of me... But when they hand you over, don't worry about how or what you are to speak. For you will be given what to say at that hour, because it isn't you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father. ... the one who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. ... Don't fear those who kill the body... fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body ... not one (sparrow) falls to the ground without your Father's consent ... So don't be afraid. ... Don't assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. ... From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if you're willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come. Let anyone who has ears listen. ... he proceeded to denounce the towns where most of his miracles were done, because they did not repent. ... All things have been entrusted to me by my Father...no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him. ... It is lawful to do what is good on the Sabbath. ... I tell you, people will be forgiven every sin and blasphemy, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. ... on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. ... Where did the weeds come from? An enemy did this. ... Let both grow together until the harvest. ... the good seed - these are the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil.
Note: Jesus siblings: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas, and unnamed sisters. Children of Joseph & Mary.
... he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. ... your disciples break the tradition .. they don't wash their hands when they eat - the church leaders to Jesus. He answered, Why do you break God's commandment because of your tradition? For God said: Honor your father and your mother, and Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death ... In this way, you have nullified the word of God because of your tradition ... This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines human commands. ... what comes out of the mouth - this defiles a person. Every plant that my heavenly Father didn't plant will be uprooted... what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart...for from the heart come evil thoughts ... eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person.... Then they understood... beware the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ... For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will reward each according to what he has done. ... his face shone like the sun; his clothes became as white as the light. ... Elijah has already come, and they didn't recognize him. ... Truly I tell you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child - this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one child kike this in my name welcomes me. But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to fall away - it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of offenses...but woe to that person by whom the offense comes. ... rebuke him in private ... if he won't listen, take one or two witnesses... if he doesn't pay attention the them, tell the church.. if he doesn't pay attention even to the church, let him be like a Gentile and a tax collector to you. ... I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Shouldn't you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you? ... So also my heavenly Father will do to you unless every on of you forgives his brother or sister from your heart. .... They asked, why did Moses command us to give divorce papers and to send her away? He told them, Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of the hardness of your hearts, but it was not like that from the beginning ... Whoever divorces his wife, and marries another commits adultery. ... The one who is able to accept it should accept it. ... Leave the children alone, and don't try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. ... If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments ... If you want to be perfect, go, sell your belongings and give tot he poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me. ... Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things ... you who have followed me... will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life. ... Don't I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Are you jealous because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first last. ... You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them. It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. .. .Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they could see, and they followed him. ... You are mistaken, because you don't know the Scriptures or the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angles in heaven. .. which command in the law is the greatest? Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.
Note: How to love God with all heart, soul and mind? How to love neighbor?
...do whatever they tell you, and observe it. But don't do what they do, because they don't practice what they teach. ... you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' because you have one Teacher. Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven. ... you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy, and faithfulness. ... on the outside you seem righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. ... many will fall away, betray one another, and hate one another .. lawlessness will multiply, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Pray that your escape may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. .. but those days will be cut short because of the elect. .. as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. ... the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, then all the peoples of the earth will mourn, they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of Heaven with power. He will send out his angels with a loud trumpet. ... Therefore be alert, since you don't know what day your Lord is coming ... the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. .. Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. ... to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me. ... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sister of mine, you did for me. ... I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me. ... You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. .. what she has done will also be told in memory of her. ... this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ... until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Note : wine and song
... he began to be sorrowful and troubled... I am deeply grieved ... Remain here and stay awake with me .. couldn't you stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray, so that you won't enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. .. The son of Man is betrayed in the hands of sinners. ... Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword .. How, then, would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way? ... But all this has happened so that the writing of the prophets would be fulfilled. ... They said: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God. You have said it, Jesus told him, But I tell you, the future you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven. ... (Pilate) knew it was because of envy that they had handed him over. ... All the people answered, His blood be on us and on our children! ... the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked and the rocks were split. The tombs were also opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And they came out of the tombs after his resurrection, entered the holy city, and appeared to many. ... There was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. ... the priests assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money and told them to say 'His disciples came during the night and stole him while were sleeping' ... this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day. ... Jesus came near and said to them, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth ... And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
December 4, 2017
The She Reads Truth Bible is BEAUTIFUL! I love the bright colors and pretty fonts throughout the Bible ... because really, while I would read my Bible whether it's pretty or not, isn't having a pretty thing that's been uniquely designed for you just extra special?
There are lots of things to love about this Bible, though. One of them is the cover itself. It's a hardback book, but it's linen-covered with gold lettering and a rather solid cover. That thick, heavy cover makes the Bible feel sturdy, and it even comes in a case that would further protect it. I've had several Bibles wear out completely, but this one feels as if it would last for a long time. It would be a great choice for a Bible that travels with you, perhaps, like the one you tuck in a bag to take to Bible study or church. While that salmon-y orange-y color is not exactly my favorite (which I realize is very picky of me - to worry about the color of the cover!) it is bright and cheerful, and I appreciate that.
Now, some of the points I want to make may seem a little unusual for reasons why you should consider using this Bible - like the color of the cover above. In the United States, we are not limited to access to Bibles like so many other people are around the world. That's a huge blessing! It also means that I have a collection of them going, and the kids and I use all of them. We appreciate all sorts of things about different ones. We might pull a Bible off the shelf because of the great maps that it has, or to compare two translations, or because it's size is handy for where we're going. So if this list of pros seems unusual, that's why - and I am very thankful for being able to compare and own multiple Bibles.
I LOVE the 'artistic' touches spread throughout this Bible. There are 66 scripture verses that are set apart from the others and are made special through font, color, and artistic garnish. These catch my attention and make them stand out. I enjoy looking at them, and the creative writing helps me to remember the wording - because memorization is a very hard thing for me.
My Big Helper and I attend Bible journaling classes at our church. We love pulling out favorite or meaningful scriptures and trying to make them stand out like this, but I struggle with lettering. I love having these examples right in front of me, there in the Bible!
Another great feature of this Bible is the extra wide margins. I've only ever seen big margins like these in journaling Bibles, which this isn't - but you could definitely use it as such. I'm not a big fan of covering up the words, but here there's lots of room for your art or notes to go to the side of the scripture, and the
creamy page color is a great backdrop for whatever you put on your page.
Each book of the Bible has information preceeding it. There's not quite as much information as in my study Bibles, but there's more than enough to provide food for thought. It provides a good summary, key scriptures, and some background information - just what I need to dig in.
I love the humbleness and down-to-earth quality of the devotions scattered throughout the Bible - in fact, even my Big Helper commented on that when she used it. They're written seemingly by the woman down the street - somebody I might take a walk with after lunch or hang out with at the playground while the kids play. They make good points, but they feel very relevant to me specifically, and in the crazy busy season of life we're in, I really appreciate that.
Lastly, this She Reads Truth Bible is in the CSB translation. This was the first Bible I've seen in this translation, and I appreciate the fresh look at scripture.
Basically, the She Reads Truth Bible feels like it was created just for me - for a busy mom-woman who needs a little pretty and a lot of truth in her life. I love it!
I received a free copy of this book from Frontgate Media. All opinions are my own.
December 30, 2017
CSB She Reads Truth Bible (2017) by Holman Bible Publishers is a fantastic Bible that released this past April 2017. There are a lot of fun cover options for this Bible including poppy hardcover (pictured), navy blue imitation leather, and brown genuine leather. I really love this Bible, and have added it to the ESV and KJV Bibles that I use for my daily Bible studies. I purchased this Bible to review through Amazon on October 26, 2017. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I give this Bible 4.5 STARS.
I love this Bible so much. I highly recommend adding it to your collection of Bibles that you use for your daily Bible studies. To make this review a little streamlined, I am going to evaluate this Bible’s PROS vs. CONS using the book of Esther to illustrate.
PROS
Each book begins with a focus quote illustrated in unique ways. I really love this detail. I find it makes the Bible a bit more personable to me.
After the focus quote, the book gives the reader basic background information that I find to be quite helpful. It helps set the stage for the reading. What I really love is that the background info is enough. Some Bibles tend to make this section feel rather textbook-ish. I find when that happens, I gloss over those intro parts. I feel really guilty doing that, so I appreciate that in this Bible the info feels like the perfect amount.
For Esther, the publishers included a map of King Xerxes’s kingdom, which I felt is rather helpful because he likes to explain to everyone just how big his kingdom is. It is nice to be able to wrap my head around just how big his kingdom was during his reign.
My MOST FAVORITE aspect to this Bible is that it includes a really nice reading plan at the very beginning of each book. I love this so much. It really helps focus my studies a little better. There is also a year-long study plan detailed in the back of the Bible as well. It also includes little check-mark boxes to help you stay on track for each daily reading. I LOVE THIS!!!
And, throughout each book, there are really excellent devotionals that add to and enhance the readings of specific chapters. I like these devotionals because they may include good reminders and facts that make my studies feel that more rich and deep.
CONS
The only CON I have with this Bible is that the pages are SO thin. Each page is practically see through. If you look closely at the devotional page, you can see my notes from the page that comes after it.
I love to write and highlight and use Post-it Notes throughout my studies. Because the pages are so thin in this Bible, it limits my note-taking abilities a tad (you can see it really hasn’t stopped me from making my notes).
If I could request one thing of the publishers to change with this Bible, it would be that they chose a more substantial paper stock.
Overall Impression
Buy this Bible! If you are in need of a new Bible to add to your daily studies, I recommend purchasing the CSB She Reads Truth Bible. The women who worked diligently to put this Bible together, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, really have a heart for God as is seen in their introduction. They explain, "Our heart for the She Reads Truth Bible is not to add to or improve on the perfect and complete gift of Scripture God has given us. Rather, our heart is for everything we’ve included in this Bible to point back to God and His Word. Every human word and element in this book is an intentional invitation for you to both read Scripture and grow in your affection for it."
What a fabulous purpose! Truly, it is a great translation. It has helped to enhance my Bible studies in a BIG way. This Bible has been an enormous blessing to me, and I am sure it would be one to you, too!
I love this Bible so much. I highly recommend adding it to your collection of Bibles that you use for your daily Bible studies. To make this review a little streamlined, I am going to evaluate this Bible’s PROS vs. CONS using the book of Esther to illustrate.
PROS
Each book begins with a focus quote illustrated in unique ways. I really love this detail. I find it makes the Bible a bit more personable to me.
After the focus quote, the book gives the reader basic background information that I find to be quite helpful. It helps set the stage for the reading. What I really love is that the background info is enough. Some Bibles tend to make this section feel rather textbook-ish. I find when that happens, I gloss over those intro parts. I feel really guilty doing that, so I appreciate that in this Bible the info feels like the perfect amount.
For Esther, the publishers included a map of King Xerxes’s kingdom, which I felt is rather helpful because he likes to explain to everyone just how big his kingdom is. It is nice to be able to wrap my head around just how big his kingdom was during his reign.
My MOST FAVORITE aspect to this Bible is that it includes a really nice reading plan at the very beginning of each book. I love this so much. It really helps focus my studies a little better. There is also a year-long study plan detailed in the back of the Bible as well. It also includes little check-mark boxes to help you stay on track for each daily reading. I LOVE THIS!!!
And, throughout each book, there are really excellent devotionals that add to and enhance the readings of specific chapters. I like these devotionals because they may include good reminders and facts that make my studies feel that more rich and deep.
CONS
The only CON I have with this Bible is that the pages are SO thin. Each page is practically see through. If you look closely at the devotional page, you can see my notes from the page that comes after it.
I love to write and highlight and use Post-it Notes throughout my studies. Because the pages are so thin in this Bible, it limits my note-taking abilities a tad (you can see it really hasn’t stopped me from making my notes).
If I could request one thing of the publishers to change with this Bible, it would be that they chose a more substantial paper stock.
Overall Impression
Buy this Bible! If you are in need of a new Bible to add to your daily studies, I recommend purchasing the CSB She Reads Truth Bible. The women who worked diligently to put this Bible together, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, really have a heart for God as is seen in their introduction. They explain, "Our heart for the She Reads Truth Bible is not to add to or improve on the perfect and complete gift of Scripture God has given us. Rather, our heart is for everything we’ve included in this Bible to point back to God and His Word. Every human word and element in this book is an intentional invitation for you to both read Scripture and grow in your affection for it."
What a fabulous purpose! Truly, it is a great translation. It has helped to enhance my Bible studies in a BIG way. This Bible has been an enormous blessing to me, and I am sure it would be one to you, too!
December 5, 2017
I received a copy of this Bible for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
My very first impression of the She Reads Truth Bible was "It's Heavy!"as it is almost four pounds. There is the She Reads Truth Bible was how heavy it is. Weighing in at just under four pounds, it's nearly the weight of the barbells I use to work out. (Puts a whole new meaning on strengthening yourself in the Word, doesn't it?) I have made heavy Bibles my main Bible in the past, so I wouldn't discount this just because of the weight. There is the a lighter version in LeatherTouch weighing in at 3.2 pounds. However the hardcover Bible does come in its own slipcover making it extra nice, and the color is really pretty. (The official color is "Poppy" but I kind of think of it as a rose-peach. This would look beautiful on any bookshelf with a display of nice looking books.
The only version it comes in is the Contemporary English Version, also known as the CEV. This is a version that was produced by the American Bible Society. In my opinion it would be nice to have other versions available because this is such a nice Bible.
It has wide margins, but the paper is thin, so I would only recommend the margins for notes and not for Bible journaling. Still lots of room for notes is important to me, and given this Bible weighs as much as it does, I'd rather have thinner paper for notes than thicker paper that can be used in crafting as well as devotional time.
Too often in the past I have dismissed women's Bibles because they seem to the Lite version of study Bibles, but not so with this one. Each book has a great introduction to help you understand the who, where, why, and when of each book. When has always been a hard one for me and so the timelines of when books were written and Biblical events will be of great value. (There are 35 timelines in all!)
This Bible pretty much has everything I would want in a Bible. There are:
189 devotionals
66 illustrated key verses
35 full color timelines
20 full color maps
11 full color charts
Reading plans for EVERY book of the Bible
One year Bible Reading Plan
Detailed book introductions
Key Verse List
Topical index
Wide margins
It is also just beautiful. The hardcover is a lay flat version and would make for lovely Instagram photos with a cup of coffee or your cat by your side.
There are 2224 pages (plus contributors pages). Even though I was top Bible quizzer in my state in high school, this has so many helps in it for everyone -- from someone who is just starting to read and learn about the Bible to someone who has been involved in Bible study for years.
I would HIGHLY recommend this Bible. It would make a great gift to any woman who is a young Christian, as well as anyone who is further along her Christian journey.
My very first impression of the She Reads Truth Bible was "It's Heavy!"as it is almost four pounds. There is the She Reads Truth Bible was how heavy it is. Weighing in at just under four pounds, it's nearly the weight of the barbells I use to work out. (Puts a whole new meaning on strengthening yourself in the Word, doesn't it?) I have made heavy Bibles my main Bible in the past, so I wouldn't discount this just because of the weight. There is the a lighter version in LeatherTouch weighing in at 3.2 pounds. However the hardcover Bible does come in its own slipcover making it extra nice, and the color is really pretty. (The official color is "Poppy" but I kind of think of it as a rose-peach. This would look beautiful on any bookshelf with a display of nice looking books.
The only version it comes in is the Contemporary English Version, also known as the CEV. This is a version that was produced by the American Bible Society. In my opinion it would be nice to have other versions available because this is such a nice Bible.
It has wide margins, but the paper is thin, so I would only recommend the margins for notes and not for Bible journaling. Still lots of room for notes is important to me, and given this Bible weighs as much as it does, I'd rather have thinner paper for notes than thicker paper that can be used in crafting as well as devotional time.
Too often in the past I have dismissed women's Bibles because they seem to the Lite version of study Bibles, but not so with this one. Each book has a great introduction to help you understand the who, where, why, and when of each book. When has always been a hard one for me and so the timelines of when books were written and Biblical events will be of great value. (There are 35 timelines in all!)
This Bible pretty much has everything I would want in a Bible. There are:
189 devotionals
66 illustrated key verses
35 full color timelines
20 full color maps
11 full color charts
Reading plans for EVERY book of the Bible
One year Bible Reading Plan
Detailed book introductions
Key Verse List
Topical index
Wide margins
It is also just beautiful. The hardcover is a lay flat version and would make for lovely Instagram photos with a cup of coffee or your cat by your side.
There are 2224 pages (plus contributors pages). Even though I was top Bible quizzer in my state in high school, this has so many helps in it for everyone -- from someone who is just starting to read and learn about the Bible to someone who has been involved in Bible study for years.
I would HIGHLY recommend this Bible. It would make a great gift to any woman who is a young Christian, as well as anyone who is further along her Christian journey.
December 4, 2017
I love studying God's Word. I like using a variety of different Bible versions because they help me gain a better understanding of the Bible. I was excited to receive a She Reads Truth Bible for review. It is a Poppy Linen hardcover. It is Christian Standard Bible (CSB) version. It may look plain on the outside but it is quite pretty and appealing on the inside. This Bible's key features are color-coded genre indicators, key verse arts, book introductions, maps, charts, reading plans (including supplementary passages for added context and deeper understanding), timelines, and devotionals. I'm a visual learner so I find maps and charts very helpful. I think it's great that "How to Read the Bible", "This is the Gospel", and "Introduction to the Christian Standard Bible" are included in the beginning of the book. In the back of the book, you will find a list of key verses, genre guide (color-coded), the Apostles' Creed, the Bible in a Year reading plan, topical index, maps, and table of weights & measures.
The key verse art at the beginning of each book is beautiful. It serves to help us memorize key verses (theme verses selected for each book). I appreciate the concise book introductions which cover cultural context (overview of the approximate time of writing, authorship, historical context, and relevant geography), main message and purpose, and Biblical significance (each book's unique contribution to the canon of Scripture). I really like the two ribbon markers, one for the Old Testament and one for the New Testament. The Bible's layout on each page provides extra-wide margins for note-taking and journaling. The devotionals are gospel-centered and insightful. Christmas is just around the corner. This Bible would also make a wonderful, meaningful gift for any women in your lives!
~I received this Bible for free from B&H Publishing via FrontGate Media in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
The key verse art at the beginning of each book is beautiful. It serves to help us memorize key verses (theme verses selected for each book). I appreciate the concise book introductions which cover cultural context (overview of the approximate time of writing, authorship, historical context, and relevant geography), main message and purpose, and Biblical significance (each book's unique contribution to the canon of Scripture). I really like the two ribbon markers, one for the Old Testament and one for the New Testament. The Bible's layout on each page provides extra-wide margins for note-taking and journaling. The devotionals are gospel-centered and insightful. Christmas is just around the corner. This Bible would also make a wonderful, meaningful gift for any women in your lives!
~I received this Bible for free from B&H Publishing via FrontGate Media in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
December 4, 2017
CSB (Christian Standard Bible) She Reads Truth Bible, is beautifully bound in linen; my copy is a very pretty poppy color and also has a linen covered sleeve to protect and store it in, that fits well on my bookshelf!
I read many chapters and books of the She Reads Truth Bible, and as I read this version of the Bible, I was struck by its rhythm, poetry (for example Psalm 23) and adherence to the King James version, only in easier to understand language.
I was impressed by the forward, one portion in particular; “Women in the Word of God every day” is our simple but significant message. The forward continues with the reasons behind this version; it is insightful, thought-provoking and very much worth the time to read.
After the note from the creators, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, there is a treasure trove of features. Some of the features include almost 200 devotionals, timelines and illustrated maps, to name a few.
I enjoyed the introductory verse to each chapter of the Bible which encapsulated the message of that chapter. Each verse is beautifully illustrated. In addition, I appreciated the reading guide for the chapters at the beginning of each book.
If you are interested in purchasing the She Reads Truth Bible, be sure to include the entire title shown above. The authors have also written another book entitled She Reads Truth, that comes up when you do an internet search.
I received CSB (Christian Standard Bible) She Reads Truth Bible from B&H Publishing by FrontGate Media. However, I was under no obligation to write a review.
I read many chapters and books of the She Reads Truth Bible, and as I read this version of the Bible, I was struck by its rhythm, poetry (for example Psalm 23) and adherence to the King James version, only in easier to understand language.
I was impressed by the forward, one portion in particular; “Women in the Word of God every day” is our simple but significant message. The forward continues with the reasons behind this version; it is insightful, thought-provoking and very much worth the time to read.
After the note from the creators, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, there is a treasure trove of features. Some of the features include almost 200 devotionals, timelines and illustrated maps, to name a few.
I enjoyed the introductory verse to each chapter of the Bible which encapsulated the message of that chapter. Each verse is beautifully illustrated. In addition, I appreciated the reading guide for the chapters at the beginning of each book.
If you are interested in purchasing the She Reads Truth Bible, be sure to include the entire title shown above. The authors have also written another book entitled She Reads Truth, that comes up when you do an internet search.
I received CSB (Christian Standard Bible) She Reads Truth Bible from B&H Publishing by FrontGate Media. However, I was under no obligation to write a review.
November 16, 2017
It seems somewhat strange to me to be given a Bible to review. I have never thought Bibles needed reviewing. However, there are thousands of different Bibles on bookshelves. Go to your local bookstore or take a look on amazon. There is a Bible for every kind of person, in many different translations, in a rainbow of colors. I received the gray linen hardback version of the She Reads Truth Bible.
The She Reads Truth Bible is a beautiful and well put together study Bible. It is heavy, but opens flat, which I appreciate. I really like all of the extras that are included: devotionals, beautiful key verses, color timelines, color maps and charts, reading plans and more.
I really like the wide margins which are perfect for note taking or for Bible journaling. I did find the pages a bit thin. This is only a problem for writing or highlighting on the pages. I would suggest using the pens and highlighters made especially for Bibles. The font color is more of a dark gray than black, so it could be harder to read. The pages are laid out in one columns instead of the traditional two. This may help people read the Bible more as a book.
The overall look is beautiful and every "extra" was put in with a purpose leading the reader to see the Gospel throughout the whole Bible. If you are looking for a new Bible, I encourage you to try the She Reads Truth Bible.
*I received a copy of this Bible from the publisher, but this review is fully mine.
*I received a copy of this Bible from the publisher, but this review is fully mine.
November 2, 2017
I absolutely love this Bible! It’s beautiful gray linen cover and sleeve is so appealing to me and I love that it’s got so many details that appeal to me as I read and study the Bible.
The Christian Standard version is so easy to read yet is very accurate to the original Greek and Hebrew. There’s a section in the beginning that is called “How to Read the Bible”. This is a great help for beginning readers of the Word as well as those of us who have read it for years. There are wonderful, practical ideas in this section that really helped me.
There are so many great things in this Bible - from the introduction to each book and key Scriptures to look for - as well as Devotions to read that help us to focus on key Scriptures. So much information to truly help you understand what God’s Word has to say to us.
My very favorite thing about this Bible are the wide margins for making notes! I love writing notes in my Bible about what I’m reading and it’s so nice to have the large areas to write in. No more tiny, cramped writing or trying to fit it all in. It’s just perfect!
I love this Bible and highly recommend it! I give it 5 out of 5 stars as I’ve enjoyed everything about it!
*This Bible was provided to me for my honest review by B&H/LifeWay
The Christian Standard version is so easy to read yet is very accurate to the original Greek and Hebrew. There’s a section in the beginning that is called “How to Read the Bible”. This is a great help for beginning readers of the Word as well as those of us who have read it for years. There are wonderful, practical ideas in this section that really helped me.
There are so many great things in this Bible - from the introduction to each book and key Scriptures to look for - as well as Devotions to read that help us to focus on key Scriptures. So much information to truly help you understand what God’s Word has to say to us.
My very favorite thing about this Bible are the wide margins for making notes! I love writing notes in my Bible about what I’m reading and it’s so nice to have the large areas to write in. No more tiny, cramped writing or trying to fit it all in. It’s just perfect!
I love this Bible and highly recommend it! I give it 5 out of 5 stars as I’ve enjoyed everything about it!
*This Bible was provided to me for my honest review by B&H/LifeWay
October 13, 2017
She Reads Truth is a simply yet artfully designed Bible that's designed to get women to read the Word of God every day! This refreshing Bible offers you a wide variety of features and includes room for Bible journaling and note-taking; devotionals to read; artistically rendered Scriptures from every book of the Bible for you to memorize, and study aids to help you grow! This Bible will make a great gift for the young women in your life! The only downside is the tiny print...
This review contains an excerpt from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own, based on my assessment of this book.
This review contains an excerpt from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own, based on my assessment of this book.
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