HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids, Printed Hardcover
HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids Series
What’s inside...
The popular Illustrated Study Bible for Kids offers a fresh and exciting approach to Bible reading among children. It features the complete text of the popular HCSB translation plus dozens of full-color illustrations, maps, and reconstructions. Also included are easy-to-read study helps like The Ten Commandments for Kids, How to Have a Quiet Time, Test Your Bible Knowledge, and a Bible Dictionary for Kids. Other features include the words of Christ in red, plan of salvation, forty-four color pages, seven color maps, seven color biblical reconstructions, and various other parent-acclaimed topical helps.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-12
Length
1184 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What story from the Bible did you find most interesting and why?
How do you think the teachings in this story can help us in our daily life?
Can you think of a situation where you could apply a lesson you learned from this Bible story?
What characteristics do you admire in the people from the stories, and why?
If you could ask God one question about the stories we read, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the stories to personal experiences. This connection makes the teachings more relevant and memorable.
Discuss the moral lessons in the stories, and ask how they might handle similar situations in their own lives.
Use visual aids from the book, like illustrations and maps, to help deepen your child’s understanding of the story and its setting.
Be open to questions, even if they are challenging, and use them as an opportunity to explore faith and values together.
Praise your child's insights and contributions to the discussion to encourage their interest and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and empathy
Explanation: The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids teaches children about compassion and empathy through biblical stories where characters showcase kindness and understanding towards others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these principles in their everyday interactions at school or at home, by being considerate and supportive towards their peers and family members.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: This Bible highlights the importance of responsibility through narratives where characters take accountability for their actions and learn from their mistakes.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice responsibility by completing their chores, managing their homework, and taking care of their belongings.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Stories in this Bible often depict characters facing challenges, yet remaining steadfast and persistent to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to keep trying and not give up easily, whether working on a difficult school project or learning a new skill in sports or arts.
Example Lesson: Respect for others
Explanation: The text teaches respect for others, regardless of differences, through scriptural stories that promote peace and goodwill.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be ingrained in children by teaching them to listen actively, appreciate diverse viewpoints, and handle conflicts peacefully.
Example Lesson: Faith and spirituality
Explanation: The Bible builds a foundation in faith and spirituality by sharing stories that emphasize trust in higher power and spiritual devotion.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value their own spiritual practices and respect those of others, fostering a broad-minded approach to various beliefs and cultures.