Know Your Bible Devotions for Women

by Tracy M. Sumner

You want to know your Bible. . .
You need to know your Bible. . .
You can know your Bible.
 
Inspired by the 3-million-copy bestseller, Know Your Bible Devotions for Women provides a reading a day for an entire year. Each entry emphasizes an important verse of scripture, offering background, insight, and an encouraging takeaway.

Over the course of twelve months, you’ll get a fascinating overview of all 66 books in order—an excellent primer if you’re new to God’s Word, and a helpful refresher if you’re already familiar with scripture.

Know Your Bible Devotions for Women also includes a complete, 365-day Bible reading plan if you want to go beyond the devotionals themselves. It’s an encouraging resource for readers from the teen years and up.
 

384 pages, Hardcover

Published November 30, 2022

Reviews

[Darla · Rating 4 out of 5]

What made this a 4-star book?
1. The comprehensive view of Scripture -- the entire arc of God's word is covered from beginning to end.
2. The devotionals are short, but include a question like "Can I Trust God's Judgments?" followed by a brief answer (often referencing other verses) and a prayer. Since there just numbers for each one and no date, the reader can begin at any day in the year.
3. A reading plan is included to read through the Bible in one year alongside the daily meditations.
4. References from the book of Hebrews were often used to support the answer for the question of the day. I just studied that book with a group at my church and loved all those connections.
Why not five stars?
1. Some of my favorite chapters were skipped over for the daily readings like Proverbs 31 and Romans 8.
2. I had hoped this might be an evangelical tool, but after reading it I see the audience is women who already have a church home and a basic knowledge of the gospel.
Finally, I want to add that while I had a couple of quibbles about the book it was still a rewarding read. I took five days to read through for an overview. Even though I was not using it as intended, I was still blessed by that time of considering and reflecting on God's word. This would make a great gift for a special woman in your life.

Thank you to Barbour Publishing and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of, Know Your Bible Devotions for Women, by Tracy M. Sumner. I really enjoyed this book, it made reading the bible easier. It has meditations, and a reading plan.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the set up of each page. Posing a question followed by the verse (for most), going in depth of the verse, a prayer at the end of the reading plan for the particular devotional. There are pages devoted to the books to get a more in depth look at what the book as a whole looks like as it transition from one book to the next. The questions throughout are thought provoking

Thank you NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for hte opportunity to read and review this devotional.

[Valerie Dibblee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Know Your Bible Devotions for Women offers very practical questions and answers to common questions about the Bible. I am not familiar with the original Know Your Bible book, so I can't comment on how it compares, but I appreciate the short and direct answers to everyday questions regarding Bible interpretation as well as practical life application of those answers. I found questions like "Why were God's instructions for the tabernacle so detailed?" and the oft asked "Why do bad things happen to good people" to be straight and to the point.

I will say, this book is not sufficient for deep study guidance, as it focuses on single or only a few verses for each topic. It will be an excellent refence and addition to your study and certainly a companion to help new and maturing Christians think about and study the big questions.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

#KnowYourBibleDevotionsforWomen #NetGalley

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from NetGalley for review last week. I enjoyed it so much I ordered a copy for myself so I can start the daily Bible readings in Jan.
I love that this devotional is geared to women and gives highlights of the stories in the Bible and how they can impact our walk with God. The Bible is still speaking to us today through these stories. The reading plan looks very organized. Along with the devotional reading this should give me plenty to think about during my bible time.

[Susan Faloon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book of devotions also feels like a good study of God's Word. It starts in Genesis, sharing highlights of scripture from Old to New Testament. Having loved, read and studied the Bible since childhood I have really gotten into these daily devotions. Each devotion is a quick retelling of a particular important event or lesson which ends with a brief personal prayer. In the first few devotions my reaction was, this book is for anyone, not particularly women but as I read along then I did see a focus is on us. (women) I think the book is excellent for any woman who is new to reading and studying God's word or someone like me who may want a sort of refresher study into the beautiful history and reminders of why the Bible is for us, today.
One solid reminder is that we are all, even the Biblical 'greats', kings, prophets, leaders, capable of sin and that God forgives us when we seek that forgiveness.
These devotions include women of the Bible who God blessed and led toward for His purpose.
Daily titles such as: What is Lamentations all about, Can God's word be destroyed, What Should I do When I'm having a bad day, Why is Isaiah 53 important, What should I do with my fear and How can I control negative thinking are just a few of the diverse subjects in the book. All have scripture references and each one ends with prayer.
I received an advanced reader's copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley and this is my own unsolicited opinion. I think it is a devotional that has strong value for daily time with the word and a great year-long aid. Writing this review in December of 2022 I would highly recommend it for a personal devotion to start reading on January 1st and it's definitely gift worthy! (It is not dated so will work any day of the year.)

[Shirley Andrade · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wealth of Biblical Information

Tracy M. Sumner states that throughout the sixty-six separate books, 1,189 chapters, and hundreds of thousands of words, the Bible shares one extraordinary message: God loves you. From the first chapter of Genesis, where God creates human beings, through the last chapter of Revelation, where God welcomes anyone to “take the water of life freely” (22: 17), the Bible proves God is intimately involved in, familiar with, and concerned about the lives of people.

This one-year devotional, a collection of 365 daily readings that focus on key scriptures in biblical order, from Genesis 1: 1 to Revelation 22: 21, was inspired from the book "Know Your Bible". The author states that over the course of twelve months, readers will get a clearer perspective on what the Bible’s big picture means to them, and there's even a built-in reading plan to help you read through the Bible itself.

This is a great way to really get more familiar with God’s word and grow closer to Him. This book of devotionals are very easy to read and unders. It's a great resource book for anyone's library. Highly recommand.

[Lisa Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great devotional to take you through the year. Daily Bible readings that takes scriptures from each book of the Bible in order: starting in Genesis and ending with Revelations. Each day starts with a question that is thought provoking, then a verse, then a narration that explains the verse. Following that is a brief prayer. Also available is a daily reading plan to read the whole Bible in a year. Also, good if you Journal, you can take the daily question to reflect on then read the daily verse and narration. I absolutely loved this devotional. It helped bring a better understanding of the Bible. I will be buying this to give to friends.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are my own and not solicited in any way.

[Gretchen Garrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book to accompany anyone who is reading through the Bible. The devotionals reflect Scripture rather than personal experience. One can know what passage to read to make it through the Bible in a year. They are noted on the bottom of each daily reading. The fact that it is in hardcover is helpful for durability. There is one page for every day in the year. While I skimmed through some of the pages since I was reading it for a review, I cannot attest to every thought. But what I read seemed theologically sound.
I requested to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

[Dayna Gagnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great devotional. I enjoy reading it as it gives background and deepens the meaning of the noted verse. I also enjoy that it provides a small prayer at the end of each devotion that relates to the devotion because often when I pray, I pray but don't connect it back to my devotional for the day and this helps me wrap up my Bible Study time and quiet time with god. The cover illustration is beautiful and eye-catching. This is the first devotional I have read that makes sense to me because of all the context, prayer, and reading plan provided for the reader.

[Tabby Shiflett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great women's devotional, I love how it's organized from Bible scriptures starting at the beginning to the end, especially since most pick from some of the more well-known verses and jump around based on the message (works for shorter devotionals, but I think it made a huge difference in its readability). There's a small prayer at the end of each of day's lesson. Positive and uplifting. Good option for a gift.

Net Galley Feedback

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a precious resource as you read through your Bible. The writing brings clarity to many difficult to understand passages (think Old Testament), and shows us how to make what we are reading and learning personal. This is a great way to enhance your daily devotions and to define your personal application. This book would also make a wonderful gift for anyone who reads through their Bible on any program.

[Melina P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Know Your Bible Devotions for Women is a cohesive helper to the Bible. Well, that how I think of it anyway. You can dive a little deeper into certain things in the Bible through this book. Some questions I had about different things in the Bible were answered in this book. At the end of each devotion there are “homework” verses to read and study too. Verse references are from the NIV version of the Bible. My preference is KJV. My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reflects that.

I was given an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Jan Goodard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a read the Bible in a year devotional book. Instead, it is a comprehensive study into what each book means, who the main characters are, and what life lessons can we learn from them. In many instances, I began to understand what motivated these men and women and how God used them. Not every verse is reviewed, however, the most important ones are. This devotional is different from others that I have used. It allows me to change my devotion method year to year.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tracy M. Sumner’s Know Your Bible Devotions for Women provides 365 devotionals, one for each day of the year. The book includes important verses of scripture, background, and an additional reading plan. I voluntarily read this complimentary copy of this well-written, beautiful, uplifting book, one that I will return to often on my own spiritual journey.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love having a devotional in order to spend my time reading and studying God's word. This devotional was set up where it poses a question, then the verse, then an in depth passage for the verse. It makes one really ponder the verse for the day. I will definitely be coming back and using this devotional another time. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

[Margaret Closs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to motivate and follow along with the Bible. I haven’t made it all the way through yet, but I appreciate that it is arranged in manageable sections that would provide for about 15 minutes if study at a time. As a Catholic, some Bible devotions deviate a lot from the precepts of the faith. So far, I’ve found it to be accessible. Will edit review if something changes.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Know Your Bible Devotions for Women by Tracy M Sumner is a great book of devotions for women who are interested in learning more about the bible. I enjoyed the first several devotions so much I am recommending it for the book in my next bible study..

The devotions are short (one page) but informative and impactful.

I highly recommend it.

[JoAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well written collection of devotions for women. This would be a wonderful gift. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my boook. This is my unbiased review.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. What a beautiful cover. I loved these devotions. Perfect for all christian women out there.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this devotional although it took me awhile to read I see. Little by little.

[Debra Southern · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be very helpful because many of the questions she asked and answered are many of the questions we ask ourselves, when reading through the Bible. They are short questions and answered with knowledgeable scriptures, and ending with a quick prayer. There is a daily reading plan, but it’s not necessary to follow, (for those who have read the Bible), if you choose to skim through to another part. I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley, but choosing to leave a review is of my own volition.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of Know Your Bible Devotion for Women by Tracy M Sumner form author, publisher and NetGalley for a honest review. This book is a keeper. It has a great 365 reading plan to inspire you get be
closer to god. This book offers a verse and background of the verse scripture. By the time your read the 365 days you will have a over view of al 66 books in the bible. This book is a must have, highly recommend this book. if I good give this a 10 I would.