Who would want to hear preachers go on and on about what each symbol in the Bible means? Who wants to hear the same old stories from the Bible about Noah and Moses? People have heard and even seen these stories so many times that they can remember them. With less and less interest in Bible-related activities, there needs to be a change in how the Bible is taught. And the online Bible is ready to meet it.
Most online Bibles have all of the Bible's books, verses, and even chapter numbers searchable. You can also search for biblical terms by going from a specific Bible verse to a cross-reference to other Bible books and stories. Most online Bibles have pages that you can print out or send by e-mail. A more advanced online Bible site might have an interactive page where people can talk to each other and share their thoughts in a live chat. A short cartoon strip or video clip of a well-known Bible story is often another feature of online Bibles for kids.
Now that you have a good idea of what an online Bible is, let's talk about why you might want to use one. First, it's online, so it's easy to get to even if you're in the office and want to pray or think for a few minutes. You don't have to carry around your old, worn-out Bible. Second, you don't have to look hard at chapter or verse numbers to find a certain verse. You can search the online Bible. All you have to do is type in a keyword, and the Bible will look for entries that have that keyword. Third, you won't have to dress up to teach Bible studies. Just send an email to your Bible study friends and set up an online Bible study through live chat. Who can say? Perhaps more people will join you. It also saves money because you won't have to pay for gas, food, or transportation.
But these benefits of reading the Bible online take away the feeling and spirituality of being in a real community. So why not look at the Bible online with your family? Since the Bible is in a format that your kids like, it shouldn't be hard to get them to look through it with you. They might like its features so much that they use it every day. You can also improve the sense of community by showing other people how it works. Either way, you get the benefits of an online Bible and still have a spiritual connection with other people.
