3 Bibles that are great for Christian parents to use with their children

Scripture, the Word of God, the Bible is the most important and influential book ever written. It still hits bestseller lists worldwide and continues to breathe life into individuals, shaping the world.

However, there is a rising generation of children, youth, and young adults who know very little about the content and life-shaping power of the Bible.

In January 2014, the Bible Society conducted a study that showed:

• “Two in five children (41%) have never had Bible stories read to them.
• More than half of children (over 50%) never, or less than once a year, read Bible stories at school or home.
• 45% of parents say they never read Bible stories to their child.”

We can change those statistics!

Think about the impact we can make by encouraging parents to read the Bible with their children and letting their children see them reading the Bible.

Where to Begin…

Whether you are just starting Bible reading, personally and at home, or want to recommend a Bible to someone else, it can be hard to know where to begin. It’s incredible that there are so many options available, but that can also feel overwhelming.

The Bible is more than just a book; it’s the foundation of our faith, the guide for our lives, and the source of our hope

As a family, we are blessed to have a lot of Bibles in our home—tried, tested, and loved. There isn’t a bad Bible out there, but these are the three I would recommend because they continue to shape the childhood and faith of our children daily.

• Candle Bible for Toddlers (2006) - Ages 0-4
• God’s Big Promises Bible (2023) - Ages 2-6
• Hands-On Bible (2010) - Ages 6-12

Remember, the Bible—no matter its translation—is ……