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3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Children's Bible
Scrolling through children's Bibles online can be a bit like walking through a sweet shop. Everything looks bright, colourful, and exciting.
But as the saying goes, "all that glitters is not gold." While a beautiful cover is great for catching a child's eye, it is what is inside the pages that will build their foundation for life. You want a Bible that doesn't just tell nice stories, but one that tells the true story of God’s love with honesty and clarity.
At Eden, we want to help you look past the "shiny covers" and find a resource you can trust. Here are three simple questions to ask before you head to the checkout.
1. Does it talk about the "Brokenness" in the world?
It is very common for storybook bibles to skip straight from the beautiful Garden of Eden to the story of Noah’s Ark, but if we leave out the part where people walked away from God (the Fall), the rest of the Bible doesn't make much sense.
Why it matters: If a child doesn't understand that the world is "broken" by sin, they won't understand why Jesus needed to come and rescue us. Look for a Bible that explains mistakes and forgiveness with warmth and grace, rather than one that pretends everything is always perfect.
2. Is the Easter story complete?
When you find the pages about Easter, check the ending. Some books finish with Jesus "rising into heaven" or becoming a "bright light." While this sounds lovely, it misses the most important miracle of all: the physical resurrection.
Why it matters: The heart of our faith is that Jesus truly, physically came back to life. He walked, talked, and even ate breakfast with His friends! Ensuring your child’s Bible includes this detail helps them know that Jesus is a real, living King who has victory over death.
3. Do the stories connect to one "Big Picture"?
Does the book treat the story of David and Goliath as just a lesson about being brave? Or does it show how David was a foreshadowing of the even greater King (Jesus) who would come to win the ultimate battle?
Why it matters: We don't want children to see the Bible as a list of "good advice" or a collection of separate tales. We want them to see it as one big adventure where God is the hero. A good Bible will help them see that every page, from the very beginning, is whispering the name of Jesus.
The Eden Plan for a Great Choice
To help your child succeed, try these three steps:
- Read the "Table of Contents": Make sure there is a good balance between the Old and New Testaments.
- The Bedtime Test: Read one story aloud to yourself. Does it flow well? Is the language simple but still "weighty" and true?
- Think Long-Term: Pick a version that challenges them just a little bit, so they don't outgrow it by next Christmas.
By asking these questions today, you are ensuring that the gift you give isn't just a book for the shelf, but a map that will guide your child's heart for years to come. Eventually, they will be ready to move on to youth bibles, but for now, let's make sure their foundation is solid gold.
Ready to find a Bible you can trust? Shop Children’s Bibles today.
