do you know What’s in the Bible? {fabulous review}

Do you know What’s in the Bible?

I’m sure you’ve seen What’s in the Bible’s logo – it’s on sidebars, facebook, and twitter. But how much do you know about What’s in the Bible? Well, let me tell you I thought I knew What’s in the Bible?, but I found out that these amazing dvds produced by the Phil Vischer {yes, if you’re thinking Veggie Tales then you are totally right} are way more than just an entertaining dvd {which, by the way, they totally are} but are also an excellent and beautiful tool for teaching kids {and adults} about what really is in the Bible. They are Biblically and historically accurate and delve into tricky concepts and explain them in an easy and understandable way.

Our family has spent the last couple weeks watching What’s in the Bible? Volume 4: Battle for the Promised Land Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. By the way, I originally wanted to wait to open the dvd so I could capture some fabulous pictures of them unwrapping it, but the excitement level in our home over the new What’s in the Bible? dvd  would not wait until the camera was ready. So, instead, I’m asking you to imagine five kids thrilled like crazy ripping off plastic wrapping while their mother tells them to be careful so that the case stays nice since we’re going to be taking pictures and smiling as they race down the stairs to watch the latest episode of What’s in the Bible?. That’s really what happened. There was a loud cheer as well — followed by laughter from the opening scene. {thanks Phil Vischer for your awesome sense of humor and for making my boys laugh and laugh and laugh.}

{By the way, our family was already hooked from volume one.}

What we learned in What’s in the Bible Volume 4

Now we’re humming songs from What’s in the Bible? — songs that reinforce sections of Scripture, explain the story of Ruth, and about Redemption. We’re talking about what we’ve learned and having a blast working through the activity sheets that go with each volume. We learned why the books after the Pentatauch  are called the Historical Books. Caleb {pictured above} is coloring pictures of the Judges mentioned in the book of Judges. He learned how Deborah was the only female Judge and how the other Judges dealt with the Cycle of Apostasy with the Israelites {yes, seriously} and then it ended with Samson. Of course the pictures of Samson were met with loud cheers – and then Brennan very seriously remarked – and to think he gave it all up.

The bottom line is that behind all the humor, fabulous visuals, and catchy songs the heart is for kids {and adults} to really grasp Biblical concepts, have a firm and solid Biblical base, and to be confident in knowing What’s in the Bible.

Tell me more about Volume 4:Battle for the Promised Land

What’s in the Bible Volume 4: Battle for the Promised Land {Joshua, Judges, and Ruth} while it is 60 minutes in length, it is actually two independent episodes. The first episode deals with the book of Joshua and the journey into the Promised Land. The second episode talks about the Cycle of Misery and tells the story of Ruth. If you’re kids are like mine as soon as the first episode is done they’ll beg to watch the next. And when that’s done they’ll tell you they need the next dvd. Which is awesome because then they’re learning more about the Bible. 🙂

Here’s the cool part – even I learned more by watching What’s in the Bible today. These videos? They can be enjoyed by the whole family and promote discussion. The video below? It’s about the historical books {not the hysterical books}. Watch. And learn. And see why What’s in the Bible? is totally excellent. 🙂

IMPORTANT Get your own What’s in the Bible? Info

2 – To print out amazing coloring pages that reinforce the dvds visit What’s in the Bible Coloring Pages for Episode 4. I mean look at the concentration on my Elijah as he works on those pages. Makes you want to print them now, doesn’t it? 🙂

and now a bit of closing humor – I’ve included an outtake of us trying to get Samuel to hold his sign…sigh…give me grace…the boy was a bit cranky at that moment. grin.

disclosure: I received What’s in the Bible Volume 4 for free and was compensated for the time invested in writing the review. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.. All pictures are my own and the graphic was designed by me but includes the official What’s in the Bible graphic.