The Bible Recap has been a great addition to my Bible study time. Cobble helps the reader understand traditions of the past that shed light on Old Testament Scripture. She shows how OT Scripture points to the coming of Christ, even in passages not generally seen in that light. I have not gotten into the New Testament readings yet.

There are links available on her website to give more information on some passages, such as drawings of the Tabernacle. She also has a podcast you can follow if you choose.

Note: This is NOT a devotional book. It is a study aid for reading theough the Bible.

I have found this to be easy to read and understand each chapter. I have purchased other Commentaries that seem confusing, however this one is in everyday language that makes the scripture clearer.

I listen to Tara-Leigh Cobble's podcast everyday, but I'm still very glad that I bought the book. Sometimes I need to see it in writing so I can better digest it. She does an awesome job of recapping!! As I'm studying other areas of the Bible, I can easily flip to the recap. If you are hoping the book contains other things besides the reading plan and the day's recap, it does not.

At 751 pages and one and a half inches thick, The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible by Tara-Leigh Cobble is an absolute must- have Bible resource. Whether you grew up reading the Bible, or are just dipping your toes in the water, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

As I flipped through the pages of this book, I realized this one-year plan, written in English Standard Version, follows a chronological order. I love that! When I study the Bible, I like to have a clear view of the history that brought us to each point. This study guide makes that easier to achieve. Some select chapters have links for additional information on the reading.

Each day there are multiple chapters of a book of the Bible to read. Don't get lazy and skip this part. Read the Scriptures. Sure. Tara-Leigh's commentary explains what's going on, but read the select chapters first and see what God has in them for you.

After reading your Bible, go back to The Bible Recap for a summary and commentary on the chapters. At the end of the commentary there is a section called Today's God Shot which points out God's attributes revealed in that passage.

Although biblically sound and solid, The Bible Recap does not make you feel as if you are slogging through a scholarly tome. Tara-Leigh's writing style is conversational and easy-going. Her chapters read as if she is sitting next to you, the two of you are discussing the Scripture passages, how they fit together, and gaining new insights about our awesome God.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House for a fair and honest review, which is exactly what I gave.

We recieved this as a gift from our daughter and have now bought 3 more for our Pastor and a few other people. It helps to explain so much about the Bible that some people find so hard to take. Although there are times she tries to be too hip by calling Abraham -Abe and Jonathan-Jon. Other than these small things it's wonderful. I highly recommend it.