Teens - are you in search of the perfect study Bible – one that will let you dig deeper into God’s Word without getting confused or bewildered?  Well, there’s good news!  The Navigators, a well-known publisher of Christian devotionals and scripture memory books, has also put out a new version of the Bible called “The Message”.  Anyone who has ever struggled with reading the Bible regularly or has trouble understanding what they’ve read will appreciate the utter simplicity of The Message.

As a parent, it is heartening to know that your teenager is engaged the youth group at your church, volunteering for missions trips, and developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  But with all the distractions in the life of a teen, it can be difficult for them to develop the habit of regular Bible reading.  Oftentimes, it takes the right devotional book and a scripture memory book to get them motivated, but the most important aspect of regular study is the right version of the Bible.  While many teens do well with the NIV, it can be hard for them to grasp the context of what they’re reading.  However, once they start reading The Message Bible from the Navigators, a lot of familiar passages begin to make more sense. 

Youth directors and other leaders who work with teenagers will often recommend a combination of scripture memory books and topical studies from teen-focused devotional books, which are another great way to engage high school students in personal study.  These books can also be used in combination with The Message Bible for a more relevant and impactful study.  The Message has a way of making scripture more contemporary and compatible with the way teenagers interpret the world around them.  Teens are often surprised by how much longer they read when they use the Message Bible in place of standard translations. Not only does this help teens establish better habits for daily reading, it also helps them remember a lot more of what they’ve read. 

Instead of searching for the right version of The Message Bible at your local Christian book store, it makes sense to go directly to the source and shop at the Navigators web site (http://www.navpress.com).  Here, you will find a vast selection of Bibles, scripture memory books, devotionals and topical studies for teenagers and adults.

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