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...we were pleasantly surprised to discover that this is a jewel of a product appropriate for a wide range of ages. Balancing the Sword (BTS) includes two immense hardback books with over 7,000 questions...	List Price: $69.98 On Sale! $55.00 You Save $14.98! Ages: All Grade Levels: All Availability: Usually Ships in 24 Hours Product Code: 155-255

Timberdoodle's review Learn more   Balancing The Sword View Sample Pages I didn't think I would like this program. Read and regurgitate is not our typical method of operation, because in most cases all that is required is shallow short-term memory at best. Dan was equally sure he would not like this program, fearing that knowing the facts of Scripture without the understanding of Scripture would result in a houseful of Pharisees. Thankfully the author was persistent, because we were pleasantly surprised to discover that this is a jewel of a product appropriate for a wide range of ages. First, let me tell you what it is; then, how I think it could be a blessing for any home. Over 7,000 Questions and 54,000 Cross References Balancing the Sword (BTS) includes two immense hardback books with over 7,000 questions and almost 13,000 parts (with answer keys) targeting every 2.7 verses on average. Even more mind-boggling are the nearly 54,000 cross references, averaging 7.6 references per question. BTS is designed to give you a comprehensive working knowledge of what the Bible actually says. Answer Key In The Back! BTS was developed around the KJV version of the Bible, but other Bible translations can be used. Where version "conflict" arises over details, alternate answers are given. Differing from the typical "touchy-feely"-type studies, BTS asks you only what the passage actually says, leaving the interpretation and application up to the Holy Spirit, you, and your spiritual leader. Answer keys provide the answer to each question. Each Volume Contains Completely Different Questions Interestingly, each volume covers all 1,189 chapters of the Bible, but both are completely different in questions and quotes. The two volumes combine to directly or indirectly deal with almost every key element in every chapter. Because you study from only one volume at a time, this study program allows a structured reading of the Bible twice and ultimately a comprehensive working knowledge of every book of the Bible. Over 1,000 Illustrations One of the most appealing features is the multitude of images that is present throughout the volumes. With over 1,000 illustrations of Biblical events, literal depictions, charts, and maps, these are very, very helpful. Cement the Facts of the Biblical Events From the time they could read, most of our children dabbled in Bible reading. But it wasn't until they were about ten that they buckled down to read through the Bible in a year. However, I'm a realist and I know that there were many passages that went over their heads, and many more that, quite honestly, caused their eyes to glaze over. Sure, they may have eyeballed the text, but did they really read it? If I had it to do over, as soon as I thought it appropriate, I would have assigned my children to read through the Bible with a BTS book by their side. And they would have loved the challenge of finding the right answers. In the process, they would have cemented the facts of the Biblical events, and because we talk Bible incessantly, the discussions would have had more foundation and less speculation. A Keepsake and a Memorial An even more exciting approach to using BTS is with younger children. I can't imagine a more valuable project than for a parent and child to slowly work their way through the Bible using BTS as a keepsake and a memorial. Even children too young to read can listen, answer questions, and watch as Mommy or Daddy records their answers for posterity. Many families routinely read the Bible aloud to their children, but were the children listening? Knowing that they will be asked to answer questions would encourage them to focus and pay more attention. Each Hard-Cover Book is 589 Pages Of course, this is a wonderful program for older children and adults, but what a blessing it would be for your children to absorb these truths while they are still young. Each book is a Smythe-sown hardback with 589 pages. Bonus Software Creates Custom Bible-reading Plans Each Balancing the Sword Set comes with free access to their online Bible Reading Planner Software. This is a versatile program with a wide range of features, that allows your family to make personally customized Bible reading plans. You Set the Parameters This software's simple step-by-step walk-through lets you set the parameters: You can plan a reading schedule for the entire Bible or any section or book, customize on and off days, how many reading sessions you want per day, and whether you want to plan according to a targeted completion date or a certain number of minutes reading per day. If you pick the minutes-per-day option, the program will even test your reading speed to determine how much should be read daily to fit your schedule. One fairly unique feature in this program is that instead of scheduling a set number of chapters or even verses per day, resulting in an irregular schedule, BTS actually calculates a word count so that you're slotted virtually the same number of words every day! Simply walk through the easy setup, print, and you're ready to read.   Features Balancing the Sword Vol 1, 589 pages Balancing the Sword Vol II, 589 pages Balancing The Sword Reading Planner Software (online version) Publisher's Information Author: Allen Wolfe Pages: 1,178 Binding: Smythe Sewn Hard cover Copyright: 2005 ISBN: 0-9772646-0-2 Publisher: Balancing The Sword Made In: USA Consumable: Yes Reproducible: No Average Customer Review: Based on 10 Reviews. Write a review.

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Very versitile February 18, 2010 Reviewer: Karen Espalin from Milwaukie, OR United States   We have been using this for over a year with my kids ages 6 & 7. Some questions are easy and some are harder but it opens up the opportunity to discuss and learn. We have also started using it in our Adult Bible Study of the book of Acts. Very helpful. Can make it work with young kids and it can also grow with them. Was this review helpful to you?

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A wonderful treasure November 5, 2008 Reviewer: Rick D. from Greenville, NC   Our family has really enjoyed Balancing the Sword.  Because the questions are broken up by chapters, it's easy to adjust the length of study to accommodate the varying attention spans of the children.  And it's easy to find where you left off.   They're also very beautiful books.  It would be a wonderful treasure for an adult child to carry into their own families one day, with the answers and notes that they had written over the years of studying the scriptures. Was this review helpful to you?

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A wonderful tool!! November 5, 2008 Reviewer: Brandy S. from Birmingham, AL   We love these books.  They are great at helping you get the CONTENT of the bible.  The writer also has many great suggestions for how to use the book most efficiently.  It's a wonderful tool. Was this review helpful to you?

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I highly recommend it October 27, 2008 Reviewer: Julie B. from Penn Valley, CA   Balancing the Sword is a wonderful Bible curriculum.  It is thorough, does not teach any doctrine that would limit it to a particular denomination, is applicable to multi-grade levels and leads to wonderful devotional and application oriented teachings as you learn "what the Bible says".  I highly recommend it.  I bought both Volumes and think both are excellent! Was this review helpful to you?

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For a serious "fill in the blank kid or adult. October 24, 2008 Reviewer: Nancy P. from Odenville, AL   Balancing the Sword is for a serious fill in the blank kind of kid or adult.  It overwhelmed even my most dedicated workbook oriented child.  I think it is very thorough, but there is so much out there I think is better. Was this review helpful to you?

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