Do you want your boys to get excited about reading the Bible? Do you want your kids to learn to read and understand the Bible on their own? We talk a lot about devotional resources and children’s Bibles on this show, but at some point it’s important for your kids to take ownership of their relationship with God and read the Bible for themselves.
So, at what point should your kids be expected to read the Bible all by themselves? What does that look like and which version of the Bible should they read? We have a guest on the show today who is passionate about discipling boys and also has a lot of experience writing for boys. Jesse Florea has written and edited for Focus on the Family for more than 30 years.
Currently, he oversees Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines, and he co hosts the official Adventures in Odyssey and official Average Boy podcasts. Jesse has written or co written more than 40 books, including The Case for Christ Young Readers Edition, The Case for Miracles for Kids, and the One Year Devos for Sports Fans. He is also a contributor to the new Go Bible for kids which recently released from Tyndale.
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The Importance of Bible Reading for Boys
- Jesse explains why it’s essential for kids, especially boys, to take ownership of their faith by reading the Bible.
- The Bible as a transformative, life-giving text, not just a rule book.
Introducing the Go Bible for Kids
- Overview of the Go Bible and how it’s tailored to engage children.
- The NLT translation’s readability and thought-for-thought approach.
- Features like book intros, timelines, character profiles, quizzes, and visual aids that make the Bible interactive and relatable.
Tips for Getting Boys Excited About the Bible
- Advice for moms of boys who may find reading or spiritual matters challenging.
- Encouragement to start small with engaging resources such as devotionals, comics, and relatable themes like dragons, sports, and adventure.
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