Here are some practical examples and resources for families interested in reading Scripture together.
My First Message provides a great way for families with young kids to read the Bible. The stories cover many of the main stories of Scripture and the readings are from The Message. This devotional tool has great pictures. Each devotional contains questions, an activity, and suggestions for prayer.
The Kids Devotional Bible works well for families with children who like to read. The translation is the NIRV (New International Readers Version) designed for young readers. There are devotionals for an entire year that can take your family through the entire Bible. Consider getting your kids The Adventure Bible (NIRV). Help your kids learn how to look up the Scriptures. As you start a new book of the Bible, read the informatoin about the book. Teach your kids to memorize the books of the Bible by having them recite the books in order each time you do a devotional. Have kids read the Scripture from The Adventure Bible, and then read the devotional in the Kid's Devotional Bible. There are questions with the devotional. Then pray together as a family.
The Adventure Bible for Early Readers is a great resource to get young readers to start reading and learning the Bible. Consider using it with the Kid's Devotional Bible for family devotions. See above.
The Hands On Bible is loaded with activities for kids and parents to do together. There are key verse activities for each week of the year. You will have online access to family devotions and a Bible reading plan at MyHandsOnBible.com. There are fun facts and hands on Bible experiences.
The Family Reading Bible is designed to help parents use the Bible as a family devotional tool. There is a reading system with three easy to use paths which allow parents to accomodate children of different ages and stages. I like to especially recommend this Bible for families with older elementary students and teens.
The Youth & Family Institute offers Taking Faith Home, a weekly resource designed with scripture readings, prayers, devotions, rituals, and serving ideas for families. Click on the weekly links by date located on the right side bar to download this resource.
Note: There are links to each of the resources in the post by clicking on the pictures located on the right side bar.
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