The Message Bible
This large-print edition of The Message is designed for those who prefer a larger type for easier reading with a 12.5 point size.\ It includes\ • the full Message numbered text\ • several maps, including The 12 Tribes and The Most Likely Route of the Exodus\ • a chart of the books of the Bible organized by general order of events\ • a ribbon marker\ Trim size: 6 13/16 x 9 3/16
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Improved style, and added study features make the completely redesigned Message Numbered Edition the contemporary translation of choice. These new features, combined with the everyday language of The Message, deliver a Bible-reading experience that is relatable, energetic, and amazingly fresh. FEATURES:• Verse Numbers, an exclusively designed numbering system that’s distinct to The Message• Study Helps, handcrafted maps and charts that enhance the big picture of Scripture• Satin Ribbon Marker, to more easily keep your placeEXCLUSIVE NAVPRESS LIFETIME GUARANTEE See copyright page for details“Seems like forever since I’ve picked up a Bible that made the stories so fresh and new. My name is on that long list of folks who love to read The Message. What a friend this Bible has become.” -Max Lucado, author of Come ThirstyThe Translator and His Friends Eugene H. Peterson is a pastor, scholar, writer, and poet. After teaching at a seminary and then giving nearly 30 years to church ministry in the Baltimore area, he created The Message: a vibrant Bible paraphrase that connects with today's readers like no other. It took Peterson a full 10 years to complete. He worked from the original Greek and Hebrew texts to guarantee authenticity. At the same time, his ear was always tuned to the cadence and energy of contemporary English.Peterson’s work has been thoroughly reviewed by a team of recognized Old and New Testament scholars, who ensured that it is accurate as well as faithful to the original language.Printed in Japan should also be on the back cover.
The Message-MS\ \ By Eugene H. Peterson \ Navpress Publishing Group\ Copyright © 2002 Eugene H. Peterson\ All right reserved.\ ISBN: 1576832899 \ \ \ Chapter One\ Psalms\ 1\ How well God must like you- you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College.\ Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.\ You're not at all like the wicked, who are mere windblown dust- Without defense in court, unfit company for innocent people.\ God charts the road you take. The road they take is Skid Row.\ 2\ Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples? Earth-leaders push for position, Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers: "Let's get free of God!\ Cast loose from Messiah!" Heaven-throned God breaks out laughing. At first he's amused at their presumption; Then he gets good and angry. Furiously, he shuts them up: "Don't you know there's a King in Zion? A coronation banquet Is spread for him on the holy summit."\ Let me tell you what God said next. He said, "You're my son, And today is your birthday. What do you want? Name it: Nations as a present? continents as a prize? You can command them all to dance for you, Or throw them out with tomorrow'strash."\ So, rebel-kings, use your heads; Upstart-judges, learn your lesson: Worship God in adoring embrace, Celebrate in trembling awe. Kiss Messiah! Your very lives are in danger, you know; His anger is about to explode, But if you make a run for God-you won't regret it!\ 3\ A David psalm, when he escaped for his life from Absalom, his son.\ God! Look! Enemies past counting! Enemies sprouting like mushrooms, Mobs of them all around me, roaring their mockery: "Hah! No help for him from God!"\ But you, God, shield me on all sides; You ground my feet, you lift my head high; With all my might I shout up to God, His answers thunder from the holy mountain.\ I stretch myself out. I sleep. Then I'm up again-rested, tall and steady, Fearless before the enemy mobs Coming at me from all sides.\ Up, God! My God, help me! Slap their faces, First this cheek, then the other, Your fist hard in their teeth!\ Real help comes from God. Your blessing clothes your people!\ 4\ A David psalm\ When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I'm in trouble again: grace me! hear me!\ You rabble-how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?\ Look at this: look Who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.\ Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking. Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.\ Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough, More joy in one ordinary day\ Than they get in all their shopping sprees. At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.\ 5\ A David psalm\ Listen, God! Please, pay attention! Can you make sense of these ramblings, my groans and cries? King-God, I need your help. Every morning you'll hear me at it again. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend.\ You don't socialize with Wicked, or invite Evil over as your houseguest. Hot-Air-Boaster collapses in front of you; you shake your head over Mischief-Maker. God destroys Lie-Speaker; Blood-Thirsty and Truth-Bender disgust you.\ And here I am, your invited guest- it's incredible! I enter your house; here I am, prostrate in your inner sanctum, Waiting for directions to get me safely through enemy lines.\ Every word they speak is a land mine; their lungs breathe out poison gas. Their throats are gaping graves, their tongues slick as mud slides. Pile on the guilt, God! Let their so-called wisdom wreck them. Kick them out! They've had their chance.\ But you'll welcome us with open arms when we run for cover to you. Let the party last all night! Stand guard over our celebration. You are famous, God, for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight.\ \ \ Continues... \ \ \ \ Excerpted from The Message-MS by Eugene H. Peterson Copyright © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Excerpted by permission.\ All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.\ Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site. \ \
Introduction to The Message 9 OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 15 Exodus 105 Leviticus 174 Numbers 222 Deuteronomy 295 Joshua 361 Judges 405 Ruth 449 1 Samuel 457 2 Samuel 514 1 Kings 560 2 Kings 614 1 Chronicles 668 2 Chronicles 716 Ezra 774 Nehemiah 793 Esther 822 Job 839 Psalms 910 Proverbs 1093 Ecclesiastes 1162 Song of Songs 1182 Isaiah 1201 Jeremiah 1342 Lamentations 1474 Ezekiel 1489 Daniel 1579 Hosea 1608 Joel 1631 Amos 1641 Obadiah 1660 Jonah 1664 Micah 1669 Nahum 1684 Habakkuk 1692 Zephaniah 1700 Haggai 1708 Zechariah 1713 Malachi 1733 NEW TESTAMENT Matthew 1743 Mark 1808 Luke 1846 John 1914 Acts 1966 Romans 2030 1 Corinthians 2064 2 Corinthians 2094 Galatians 2113 Ephesians 2125 Philippians 2135 Colossians 2143 1 Thessalonians 2151 2 Thessalonians 2158 1 Timothy 2161 2 Timothy 2169 Titus 2174 Philemon 2177 Hebrews 2180 James 2201 1 Peter 2209 2 Peter 2217 1 John 2222 2 John 2231 3 John 2232 Jude 2233 Revelation 2236
