Core 52 Student Edition: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year

Core 52

by Mark E. Moore

Go from biblically challenged to spiritually confident in fifteen minutes a day! This adaptation of the bestselling  Core 52  helps teens master the 52 most important verses in the Bible.

“Mark has found the balance between digging deep into God’s Word and finding its relevance for today.”—Mary Shannon Hoffpauir, Bible teacher, speaker, and author of  Lose The Way to Find Your Soul

You know that the Bible is important. So why is it so hard to get into it or get something out of it? The problem isn’t you or the Bible. The problem is the strategy. Rather than diving in yourself, what if you had a coach to lead you through a simple process that would build your confidence?
 
Core 52 Student Edition  is like having a personal trainer for what matters most. Just as you’d prepare for an important test or big game by focusing on what’s core, this guide streamlines your time by focusing on the big ideas of the Bible. In just fifteen minutes a day, five days a week for a year, strengthen your spiritual IQ on the most relevant issues for young adults like you,
 
• Why Am I Here? (Genesis 1:1)
• How Can I Find Happiness? (Psalm 1:1–3)
• How Should I Pray? (Matthew 6:9–13)
• What Is Real Love? (John 3:16)
• How Can I Reduce My Anxiety? (Philippians 4:6)

Knowing the Bible better will make you better at life. Start your Core 52 training today so you’ll be ready for all God has for you!

Genres: Christian

272 pages, Paperback

Published April 6, 2021

About the author

Mark E. Moore is a teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona, one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic churches in America. Here he leverages two decades in a college classroom teaching New Testament. His goal is to make Scriptures accessible and relevant to people trying to make sense of Christianity. His two worlds of academic Bible study and practical Christian living come together in this powerful tool called Core 52.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Youth Pastor Matt Kelley challenged the students to read this book during 2022. It was a good idea, but the kids were supposed to read it on their own in groups of 2-4. Daniel teamed up with Brett and Liam, but their group never got serious about reading this book. So he and I read it together for several months, but after Matt left the church in March/April 2022, interest was lost in keeping up with the book. While we were reading it and keeping it, we enjoyed watching the videos online that accompanied the adult version of this book. Overall, I think it was very good intentioned, but was a lot to keep up with each week for a year. Like my friend Ginger often reminds me, time is best spent just reading God's Word, simply reading the Bible, it's so easy for us to get distracted on reading so many devotionals and books about the Bible, instead of just reading the Bible itself.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Youth Pastor Matt Kelley challenged the youth to read this book during 2022. He asked the kids to group themselves into groups of 2-4 and read the book on their own. Daniel was grouped with Brett and Liam, but he ended up reading the book with mom. We watched the videos online that accompanied each chapter (for the adult edition of this book). It was a challenge to keep up with this book along with the other books we were reading. I like the intent of this book, but the advice of my good friend Ginger rings true - just use that time instead to read God's word - just read the Bible!! Good advice!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good guided study for students, and provides clarity in many questions learners have surrounding the Christian faith. It is well-structured and evenly paced to equip students to grow in their knowledge of Scripture as well as key beliefs in biblical Christianity. I highly recommend this book for individuals paired with mentors, or with small groups of students. A discussion element will help readers process and have accountability for applying the topics covered. Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced digital copy in exchange for this honest review.

[Marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great resource to keep on hand to use for your teenager. I learned so much myself as well! Takes us back to the core of what we believe.