Encounter God in the Living Word—Write and Respond in Your Bible

The Bible isn’t just a book. It’s an encounter—real people engaging the real Word of the real God. Encounters like that are the sort of thing you want to keep track of.

This wide-margin, single-column Bible in the everyday language of The Message is designed for an immersive reading experience. You can memorialize reminders of what struck you as you read, prayers inspired by Scripture to return to, questions to ask God and trusted friends—anything that marks a holy moment with the God who loves you.

Features in The Message Wide Margin Bible include:

• Easy-to-read, single column Bible text
• Lightly lined, wide margins (more than 2 inches!) for notetaking and journaling
• A quick, helpful guide to inspire your Bible journaling practice
• Thoughtful overviews of each book of the Bible
• A Bible reading plan the provides a road map for your quiet time
• A matching ribbon for keeping your place

Move from simply reading God’s word to immersing your life in it: this is the arc of knowing the Scriptures intimately. This wide-margin Bible, optimized for journaling, is a uniquely valuable tool for your journey. Dive into these pages and encounter God.