NIRV Backpack Bible, New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs

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• ISBN13: 9780310707936
• ISBN10: 0310707935
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

The NIrV New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs in a compact, yet readable size-for kids on the go, ages 6-10 This New Testament compact size of the New International Reader's Version® is now available in two kid-friendly styles, featuring Italian Duo-Toneô. Kids will be able to take this Bible with them wherever they go. Also available in softcover. Features include: - New Testament text of the New International Reader's Version®-written at a third grade reading level - Also includes Psalms and Proverbs - Compact size for kids on the go - Easy-to-read 9-point type size - Two Italian Duo-Tone" styles to choose from - Softcover also available - O-wrap packaging with die-cut window to showcase the cover styles

Table of Contents

Psalms	p. 454
Proverbs	p. 597
Matthew	p. 1
Mark	p. 57
Luke	p. 91
John	p. 150
Acts	p. 193
Romans	p. 248
Corinthians	p. 273
Corinthians	p. 296
Galatians	p. 311
Ephesians	p. 320
Philippians	p. 329
Colossians	p. 336
Thessalonians	p. 342
Thessalonians	p. 348
Timothy	p. 352
Timothy	p. 359
Titus	p. 364
Philemon	p. 368
Hebrews	p. 370
James	p. 389
Peter	p. 396
Peter	p. 404
John	p. 409
John	p. 416
John	p. 418
Jude	p. 420
Revelation	p. 423
Dictionary	p. 649
Great Bible Stories	p. 659
The Old Testament
The New Testament
Contents
A Word About the NIrV	p. v
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The NIrV Backpack BibleCopyright ©2003 by ZondervanAll rights reservedRequests for further information should be addressed to:Zonderkidz, Grand Rapids, MI 49530www.zonderkidz.comHoly Bible, New International Reader’s Version®Copyright ©1995, 1996, 1998 by International Bible SocietyThe NIrV text may be quoted for non-commercial usage in any form (written, visual, electronicor audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without the express writtenpermission of the publisher, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete bookof the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for twenty-five percent (25%) or more of thetotal text of the work in which they are quoted.Notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page of the work as follows:Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL READER’SVERSION®. Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by International Bible Society. Usedby permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.When quotations from the NIrV text are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins,orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is notrequired, but the initials (NIrV) must appear at the end of each quotation.Any commentary or other Biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses theNew International Reader’s Version must obtain written permission for use of the NIrV text.Permission requests for commercial use within the U.S. and Canada that exceed the aboveguidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Ave.S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49530.Permission requests for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, and EFTA countries that exceedthe above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Hodder Headline Plc.,338 Euston Road, London NW1 3BH, England.Permission requests for non-commercial usage that exceed the above guidelines must bedirected to, and approved in writing by, International Bible Society, 1820 Jet Stream Drive,Colorado Springs, CO 80921.Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 2002101099Printed in ChinaAll rights reserved03 04 05 06 07 08 / 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1You will be pleased to know that a portion of the purchase price ofyour new NIrV Bible has been provided to International Bible Society tohelp spread the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world!The Family Line of Jesus1 This is a record of the familyline of Jesus Christ. He is theson of David. He is also the sonof Abraham.2Abraham was the father ofIsaac.Isaac was the father of Jacob.Jacob was the father of Judahand his brothers.3 Judah was the father ofPerez and Zerah. Tamarwas their mother.Perez was the father ofHezron.Hezron was the father ofRam.4Ram was the father of Amminadab.Amminadab was the fatherof Nahshon.Nahshon was the father ofSalmon.MatthewIntroduction:Matthew is one of the four Gospels. Gospel means “good news.”Matthew tells the good news that Jesus Christ has come. Manyyears earlier, the prophets had said he would come. God had promisedto send someone to save people from their sins. The Jews calledthat person the Messiah. Matthew wrote to the Jews to tell themthat Jesus is the Messiah. Matthew quoted many Old Testamentverses. He said they came true in Jesus’ life.Jesus is also a great teacher. Matthew wrote down many of thethings Jesus said. Jesus told people about his kingdom. He taughtpeople how to live in his kingdom.Outline of contents:The story of the good news begins (1:1–4:25)Jesus teaches and heals in Galilee (5:1–18:35)The Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)Miracles (8:1–10:42)Parables and other teachings (11:1–13:52)Some oppose Jesus (13:53–16:12)Jesus is the son of God (16:13–18:35)The final period (19:1–28:20)To Jerusalem (19:1–20:34)Jesus enters Jerusalem (21:1–17)Jesus the teacher (21:18–25:46)Arrest, trial, death and burial (26:1–27:66)Jesus rises from the dead (28:1–20)MATTHEW 1:5 25Salmon was the father ofBoaz. Rahab was Boaz’smother.Boaz was the father ofObed. Ruth was Obed’smother.Obed was the father ofJesse.6And Jesse was the father ofKing David.David was the father of Solomon.Solomon’s motherhad been Uriah’s wife.7Solomon was the father ofRehoboam.Rehoboam was the fatherof Abijah.Abijah was the father ofAsa.8Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat.Jehoshaphat was the fatherof Jehoram.Jehoram was the father ofUzziah.9Uzziah was the fatherof Jotham.Jotham was the father ofAhaz.Ahaz was the father ofHezekiah.10Hezekiah was the fatherof Manasseh.Manasseh was the father ofAmon.Amon was the father of Josiah.11And Josiah was the fatherof Jeconiah and his brothers.At that time, the Jewishpeople were forced togo away to Babylon.12 After this, the family linecontinued.Jeconiah was the father ofShealtiel.Shealtiel was the father ofZerubbabel.13Zerubbabel was the fatherof Abiud.Abiud was the father ofEliakim.Eliakim was the father ofAzor.14Azor was the father of Zadok.Zadok was the father ofAkim.Akim was the father ofEliud.15Eliud was the father of Eleazar.Eleazar was the father ofMatthan.Matthan was the father ofJacob.16Jacob was the father of Joseph.Joseph was thehusband of Mary. AndMary gave birth to Jesus,who is called Christ.17So there were 14 generationsfrom Abraham to David. Therewere 14 from David until theJewish people were forced to goaway to Babylon. And therewere 14 from that time to theChrist.Jesus Christ Is Born18This is how the birth of JesusChrist came about. His motherMary and Joseph had promisedto get married. But before theystarted to live together, it becameclear that she was going tohave a baby. She became preg-3 MATTHEW 2:12nant by the power of the HolySpirit. 19Her husband Josephwas a godly man. He did notwant to put her to shame in public.So he planned to divorce herquietly.20But as Joseph was thinkingabout this, an angel of the Lordappeared to him in a dream. Theangel said, “Joseph, son of David,don’t be afraid to take Maryhome as your wife. The baby insideher is from the Holy Spirit.21She is going to have a son. Youmust give him the name Jesus.That is because he will save hispeople from their sins.”22All of this took place to bringabout what the Lord had saidwould happen. He had saidthrough the prophet, 23“The virginis going to have a baby. Shewill give birth to a son. And hewill be called Immanuel.”(Isaiah7:14) The name Immanuel means“God with us.”24Joseph woke up. He didwhat the angel of the Lord commandedhim to do. He tookMary home as his wife. 25But hedid not make love to her untilafter she gave birth to a son. AndJoseph gave him the name Jesus.The Wise Men Visit Jesus2 Jesus was born in Bethlehemin Judea. This happenedwhile Herod was king of Judea.After Jesus’ birth, Wise Menfrom the east came to Jerusalem.2They asked, “Where is the childwho has been born to be king ofthe Jews? When we were in theeast, we saw his star. Now wehave come to worship him.”3When King Herod heardabout it, he was very upset. Everyonein Jerusalem was troubledtoo. 4So Herod called togetherall the chief priests of thepeople. He also called the teachersof the law. He asked themwhere the Christ was going to beborn.5“In Bethlehem in Judea,” theyreplied. “This is what the prophethas written. He said,6“ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in theland of Judah,are certainly not the leastimportant among thetowns of Judah.A ruler will come out of you.He will be the shepherd ofmy people Israel.’ ”(Micah 5:2)7 Then Herod called for theWise Men secretly. He found outfrom them

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