What would you do if you could use your smartphone to text God with questions? I mean texting all your worries, doubts, and fears to God. What if you could get a text message back from Him?

I had the opportunity to preview the new TEXT Bible, which we found to be relatively easy to use and understand, featuring new and unique ways to reach new people. The TEXT Bible is designed with students, young adults, and new believers in mind. However, anyone who desires to get deeper into the Word will benefit from it. The TEXT Bible, which uses the New English Translation (NET), introduces a new and memorable study method. The TEXT method uses a four-step approach to help readers of every experience level interact with God’s message.

(T) — Talk to God
(E) — Encounter God and humanity in Scripture
(X) — Examine your heart
(T) Talk to others and engage with Scripture

Along with this easy-to-use Bible engagement technique, answers to common questions, prayer prompts, and easy-to-understand study tips, The TEXT Bible allows readers at any experience level to get closer to God. They will want to use it every day.

 Key Features
— Big Q of the Text: big life questions with easy-to-understand answers
— “Who is God?”: with nearly one hundred short devotions, the reader can reflect on the person and character of God
— Praying the Text: Learn to start praying God’s Word back to Him!
— Get to Know the Text: Brief explanations of people and events found in Scripture
—  Follow the Thread: navigate the Bible across topics
— Anatomy of the Text: concise descriptions of literary devices and categories of Scripture found within the Bible, such as parables and apocalyptic books
— Terms of the Text: brief definitions of important words that help us better understand and discuss Scripture
— Clear and readable 9-point NET Comfort Print® typeface
— Includes a bookmark and a poster, which can be helpful if you need to read over the study method.

A unique feature of the TEXT Bible is the incorporation of hashtags. Set up much like a concordance, the reader can select a specific topic they wish to study further. For example, under the hashtag of confidence, the reader is directed to Psalm 20:7, Proverbs 3:26, 2 Corinthians 3:4-5 and Hebrews 13:6. Here, the reader can see what God is saying to them directly in the verses.

Questions and answers

This short video provides more details on the TEXT Bible.

The TEXT Bible retails for $49.99. However, you use this LINK to save 50% if you purchase it by Valentine’s Day.

Giveaway
One of our readers will win a copy of the TEXT Bible. It is simple to enter the giveaway! Leave a comment below telling us how you would use this Bible.

The giveaway runs through Wednesday, January 18th, at 11:59 pm (Central Time).
One comment will be selected randomly, and the winner will be announced on Thursday, January 19th.

Giveaway Guidelines
— This giveaway is limited only to residents of the United States.
— The winner will be notified by email to submit their full name and mailing address to receive the Bible.
— The winner will have 24 hours to submit their information.
— If the is not received at the end of the 24 hours, a new winner will be selected.

Disclaimer
Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing us with a copy of the TEXT Bible to write this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.