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NAV Press The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook

You spoke, and NavPress listened. They've learned a lot about Bible publishing since the full Bible release of The Message in 2002. They've heard from many loyal readers on what would make The Message better. Verse numbers and a smaller, lighter size are only the beginning. The Message numbered edition has over a dozen newly enhanced features you will love!
  • 9 point text
  • Single-column format
  • Book Introductions
  • Exclusively designed numbering system
  • The Story of the Bible in Five Acts
  • Timeline
  • Books of the Old Testament Organized by General Order of Events
  • Books of the New Testament Organized by General Order of Events
  • Hardcover
  • 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 1"
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Customer Reviews for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
Review 1 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Easy ipad download

Date:February 2, 2013
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Keldel
Location:Milton, GA
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Easy ipad download. Great way to read the bible in a year.
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Review 2 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Love this!

Date:November 30, 2012
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DebMT
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I have the Kindle Fire edition of The Message, and I just love it! I use it when I'm reading my Bible to help clarify or get a slightly different perspective on a passage of scripture. It's fairly easy to navigate, although not as intuitive as I would expect, as if you go through the whole table of contents to find the book for which you're looking, it takes forever. But if you go to the actual Contents, then you have a list and can select more easily where you want to go (this really is my only issue with it, but once I figured out the fastest way to get to where I want to go, it's been great).
I would highly recommend The Message on e-reader!
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Review 3 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Great way of having an additional translation.

Date:September 27, 2012
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nixmom
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I use this as a valuable adjunct to my daily devotions.
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Review 4 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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This Bible has got great Large print

Date:September 28, 2012
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simie
Location:nova scotia
Age:55-65
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I find that with most large print they still are not large enough,but this bible is perfect,makes it easy to read and I love the message bible so much because its easier to understand.
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Review 5 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Not what I expected.

Date:September 21, 2012
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Jessica Dowling
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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I bought The Message because I have heard it mentioned often and I have heard preachers use excerpts from it. I knew it was a paraphrase in modern English (I have had the Living Bible for years) but I was not prepared for how 'hip' it was. In fact, I found it rather flippant. I have several different translations of the Bible which I use to compare passages for a better understanding. This was why I ordered The Message. I would not recommend it to anyone as their only source for God's Word.
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Review 6 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Date:July 6, 2012
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Shar
Location:Cayuga, Ontario
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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I am enjoying the Message Bible, having eye problems I can read it with a large font.
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Review 7 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Easy too read!

Date:August 10, 2012
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Tracy Young
Location:BC Canada
Age:45-54
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Large print & easy language has made this a great addition to my daily bible readings. I am having trouble with the verse layout as each verse is not numbered. I do believe it is just an adjustment though.
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Review 8 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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The eBook version means it's with me everywhere

Date:May 18, 2012
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alibally
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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Love Peterson's use of everyday language to bring the message to life for a new generation. Well loved passages feel brand new and allow for new insights and understanding. Numbered verses make it easier to study with others and the timelines and Story in Five Acts are a helpful addition.
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Review 9 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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This Bible is so relevant

Date:April 24, 2012
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easy reader
Location:Centralia WA
Age:Over 65
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I enjoy The Message so much. I find it adds to any passage I read in my NIV Bible. It is relevant to todays language. I am very glad I have it.
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Review 10 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Date:May 16, 2012
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mrsmail
Location:Battle Creek, MI
Age:55-65
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This product has great features and is just so lovely.
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Review 11 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Date:March 23, 2012
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lovejesus
Location:Newtown, PA
Age:35-44
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Easy to read..perfect for anyone struggling to get through the bible!
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Review 12 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Date:March 8, 2012
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Sandy
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This was an expensive dud. While I like this version for my teenagers, you have to flip through page after page to get to the verse that you need. The search function will not go to a particular verse, only chapter and it seems to get stuck on the index. My son found a youversion.com app that was free and you can run searches on key words, verses, chapters, and change versions to compare the text.
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Review 13 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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This product is exactly what I was looking for.

Date:February 18, 2012
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missp
Age:55-65
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Convenient, easy to read and navigate through. Definitely a product to have for your personal study.
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Review 14 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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I love this Bible!

Date:March 9, 2012
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Annie
Location:GA
Age:35-44
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This Bible is very easy to read. I love reading my NKJV or NIV and then going to The Message to get greater incite into what the Lord would have me to learn from His Word. The cover is very pretty too!
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Review 15 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Great Bible and an overall super value!

Date:March 9, 2012
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Colonel Fab
Location:Irvine, CA
Age:45-54
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The only minor disappointment was the feel of the 'premium leather' cover. I expected it to be more soft and supple. Otherwise, I'm very happy with my purchase.
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Review 16 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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a Great Bible/book made better

Date:January 6, 2012
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Bonita Harker
Location:Charlotte, NC
Age:55-65
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I have The Message in hard back w/o the numbering and I really like it. But now having this so convenient on my nook and with the numbering I can compare with other Bible versions more easily. It is really a Great value buy. Oh, and the numbering doesn't get in the way of the novel type read The Message delivers either.
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Review 17 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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This product is like the icing on the cake.

Date:February 10, 2012
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chickadee
Location:Marshfield, WI
Age:Over 65
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I have read and attended Bible studies in both the NIV and Revised Standard versions so I have a pretty good base in the more traditional versions. The Message was a nice surprise. I like the format, and it is written in language that we use today. The words that are spoken are in quotation marks. I also appreciate the large print.
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Review 18 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Date:January 12, 2012
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pops
Location:Killarney, MB, Cananda
Age:45-54
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I purchased this bible for my wife and she was extremely pleased with it.
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Review 19 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Great!

Date:January 11, 2012
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Contented in Him
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My only complaint is that not every verse is notated; everything else is great!
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Review 20 for The Message Numbered Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook
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Date:January 3, 2012
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Angela
Age:35-44
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I love the Message...this is a beautiful bible. The large print makes it easy to read.
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