| Looking for a way to get your young multi-tasker | | | | just reading through the bible all by yourself. The |
| to relish the scriptures? Today's teen is looking | | | | music in the background that rises and falls, along |
| for now and fast so why not give it to them in a | | | | with the voices of the actors, really balance each |
| dynamic audio format that will catch their | | | | other out and make this a great thing to listen to |
| attention. Having taught chapel at a local Christian | | | | for both adults and children. This is something that |
| Academy and spending time teaching bible class | | | | you can carry with you in the car so that you |
| on Sabbaths with some of the youth in church I | | | | can play it on trips, on the way to work or |
| figured I could roll out a review on The Word of | | | | wherever you may be headed. yet it's also |
| Promise: Next Generation. | | | | something I can put on while I'm cooking dinner. |
| Although I do prefer the complete version of the | | | | It's a great way for a busy dad with two little |
| bible (as this is the New Testament only) I didn't | | | | ones running around, to really glean Scripture day |
| mind the fact that they had younger voices and it | | | | in and day out. |
| really lent to people of this age group especially if | | | | One thing that burdens my heart is to lead young |
| they are familiar with some of the actors. | | | | people into a relationship with Jesus. I feel as part |
| I have to say that I am really liking the narration | | | | of the great commission it was not just given to |
| done by Sean Astin. Having seen some of Sean | | | | adults with experience but to young as well. |
| Astin's work in the past I was real impressed with | | | | Studies have shown that the earlier we reach our |
| his work her on the Word of Promise Next | | | | children with the tools that get them to engage |
| Generation. The Bible translation used on The | | | | scripture the more likely they are to stay focused |
| Word of Promise Next Generation is actually ICB | | | | on their redeemer. Parents can use this CD in the |
| (International Children's Bible) while the Word of | | | | home while the kids play instead of watching TV |
| Promise uses the NKJV for the complete bible | | | | which is exactly what I like to do as I enjoy |
| version as well as the Old Testament and New | | | | playing things whether it is worship music or |
| Testament single packages. | | | | something like this. You could also put it on the |
| The depth of meaning within the verses just | | | | kid's iPod or other MP3 player, and playing it in the |
| comes alive for me as I listen, and it really makes | | | | car. In either case The Word of Promise: Next |
| me feel as if I'm watching a movie in my head | | | | Generation has the potential to raise the exposure |
| and the overall theatrics as far as background | | | | to the New Testament as a supplement to their |
| noises and music are great and make you feel like | | | | time in the Bible. If exposure is our goal then this |
| you are really there and participating instead of | | | | resource is it for kids and teenagers. |