Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Original Meaning Notes help you understand the meaning of each passage in its context. Application Notes help you integrate the teachings of the Bible into your daily life. Book Introductions provide perspective and application for every book of the Bible, plus timelines, reading guides, and more. People to Know articles show the good and bad of Bible characters’ lives, how God accomplished his purposes through them, and lessons we can learn from them about living a faithful life. Character of God articles explore aspects of God’s character and what these mean for our lives as believers. Questions for Growth in each chapter of the Bible encourage reflection on how to apply Scripture to life. 45 full-color in-text maps help you visually follow along with the locations of biblical events. More than 50 in-text charts make complex information quickly understandable. Chart Your Course includes topical, annual, and three-year reading plans to help you study at your own pace. Engaging full-color page design makes the features pop within the text. NIV Dictionary-Concordance 16-page full-color map section Words of Jesus in red Two satin ribbon markers Leathersoft™ cover lies flat when open Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface Print Size: 10.5