Description: A lot of people think that the Bible originally sounded like something from the Middle Ages, but it was written in the language of the streets––the language of fishermen, shopkeepers, and other regular people. Author Eugene Peterson wanted to get the Bible back to that kind of everyday, common language that all of us use when we’re not trying to sound religious.

With that in mind, The Message® isn’t about religion. It’s about making God’s Word easier to read. So first things first––read it. Then think deeply about it, never being afraid to ask Why or How come. All the while, pray that God’s message to you will soak in. And finally, live it out.

The concepts in the Bible are complicated, no matter what version of it you have. But don’t be discouraged––there’s real power in these pages. The //REMIXTM features verse-numbered paragraphs to help you study and follow the text. The more time you spend in The Message®, the more you’ll be able to read, think, pray, and live in the truth.