Bible

As parents, it is paramount that we ensure our teens are studying, engaging, and applying God’s Word in their daily lives.

As parents, it's important to help our teens connect with God's Word and live it out each day
  • Start with you

    If you want to see your teen valuing the Bible, be sure to do it yourself. Spend time in God’s Word, share what you are learning, and look for ways to incorporate it in conversation.

  • Consider both hardcopies & apps!

    There may be “an app for that,” but consider using and providing a hardcopy for you and your teen. Smartphones are great, but they are also a great distraction. On the other hand, odds are high that your teen owns—or will soon own—a smartphone. Become familiar with Bible Apps on IOS

    and Android and encourage your teen to use them for study, social media posts, devotions, and reference when needed.

  • Consider what they like

    There are many translations and styles of Bibles to consider. Grace Point predominantly uses the English Standard Version (ESV); however, if you are looking for something that possesses a slightly easier reading level while not losing accuracy to the original languages, consider the New International Version (NIV), or the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). Additionally, consider what your teen might like to use. Study Bibles, though bulkier than others, provide a lot of insight that can help your teen understand what they are reading. Reference Bibles are an excellent go-to, as well, coming in various sizes that are more manageable for taking to church or throwing in a backpack at school.

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Carefully curated resources for Disciple@Home. Check out all the books and other resources to help in your next step through your family discipleship journey.

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ESV Student Study Bible

The ESV Student Study Bible is adapted from the ESV Study Bible and is ideally suited for students who are serious about God’s Word―who want to learn more about what the Bible teaches and how the Bible applies to all of life.

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Matt Smethurst
Before You Open Your Bible

There are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That's what Smethurst provides in this unique "prelude" to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we're not yet ready to start reading.


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Mark Dever
What Does God Want of Us Anyway?

This book introduces a panoramic view of Scripture, centering on the main themes of the Bible and directing readers to the one who makes promises and keeps them.

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Teach them to read well

The Bible is best read in full sections or Books. Consider asking fellow church members, ministry directors, or pastors for recommendations on what to read! When it comes to studying the Bible, follow this acronym, SELLS, to help your teen study God’s Word intentionally and proactively:

  • SEARCH God’s Word: Make simple observations, but as many as you can. What are the immediate things that you see from what you are reading (characters, objects, clear statements, etc.)?
  • EXPLAIN God’s Word: Seek to properly explain what is happening with what you are reading. Who is the author and the audience? When was this written and for what reason? What do the surrounding verses/context say? Does this passage directly speak to me (yes or no), and what are the clear principles I can apply here?
  • LINK God’s Word: Are there other places in the Bible that support what is being said here?
  • LIVE OUT God’s Word: What does this passage teach me about God, and how does it cause me to worship Him? Is there anything I need to believe, change, or actively do today in response to what I just read?
  • SHARE God’s Word: Sharing what you are learning in God’s Word blesses others and helps you hold fast to it throughout your life.
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