Transform your personal Bible devotions into intimate, ongoing conversations with God with various Scripture engagement approaches that keep Bible reading fresh and new.

"Abide in Me." John 15:4

Do you yearn for life-giving, intimate communion with God? The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that comes from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ.

Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, The Abide Bible's features include articles, book introductions, and practical Scripture engagement prompts based on five ways of engaging deeply with the Bible:

• Praying Scripture: Pattern your prayers after biblical texts, personalizing the prayer and gaining language for the thoughts and emotions you want to express.
• Picture It: Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participant in important events.
• Journaling: Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your life, opening yourself to God's voice as you ponder.
• Engage Through Art: Consider a classic piece of art-photograph, sculpture, painting-and let it deepen your meditations on scriptural truths.
• Contemplate: Follow the church's longstanding practice of reading, meditating on, praying, and contemplating a passage of Scripture in order to experience God's presence through the words of the Bible.

Features include:

• Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read
• 365 Day Bible Reading Plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year
• Line-matched, single-column Scripture text for improved readability
• Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk
• Two satin ribbon markers allows you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading
• Easy-to-read 9-point NET Comfort Print

About the Author
The Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement seeks to equip people to engage with the Bible in life-changing ways, leading to greater levels of evangelism, more intentional discipleship and worldview formation, and the growth of the church.

Reviews
The Abide Bible is a unique resource that can transform personal Bible devotions into intimate, ongoing conversations with God centered around the Word of God. It provides various approaches to Scripture engagement that keep Bible reading fresh and new -- like a rich adventure in and discovery of the heart and purposes of God. Lee A. Carter, Executive Vice President of Scripture Engagement, Bible League International
The Abide Bible is an answer to prayer for those of us passionate about Scripture engagement. The features are designed so you can absorb the Word of God in a transformative way. We have needed this Bible for a long time and I am thrilled to be holding it in my hands. Finally! Tessie Devore, LUMO Project President
For years I have wondered if I was wired incorrectly. I'm imaginative, appreciate the arts, daydream and often get distracted by rabbit trails, and I had viewed all of these as negatives, or at least not helpful regarding my time in the Bible. The Abide Bible validates the idea that God made us uniquely, and in our distinct quirks or preferences we can leverage those to engage with Him in a deeper way. The discipline of sitting and reading the Bible is wonderful, but having additional tools in the tool belt such helps me explore curiosities, get lost in following an interesting concept across various books, and to find fresh and exciting ways of spending time with the Lord. Jonathan Huguenin, Faith Comes by Hearing
In the busyness and distractions of life The Abide Bible provides tools and guidance we need to encounter God in a rich and deeper way. To 'be still and know that I am God' is not easy. The Abide Bible prompted, equipped and engaged my imagination and soul to 'be' with God, so that I could know Him better. Mark Forshaw, Forum Of Bible Agencies, North America, Chair



Book Information
ISBN 9780785233282
Author Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement
Page Count 1824
Imprint Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers
Weight(grams) 1445g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 181mm * 47mm