For the sake of gaining a greater understanding of the text, we recommend reading a couple different translations. While there are many great English translations, we recommend and will be using the following in our preaching/teaching:

• CEB (Common English Bible)

• NIV (New International Version)

• NLT (New Living Translation)

• NRSV (New Revised Standard Version)

Supplemental paraphrases:

• The Message

For Elementary-aged kids:

• The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name (Kids)

• The Action Bible: God’s Redemptive Story (Older Kids/Young Teens)