Last fall I was introduced to the What's in the Bible? DVDs. I watched some video clips and later that same day I purchased a bundle for my boys.
They chose to use their daily media time to view these over and over and over again. Then they begged me to watch Why Do We Call it Christmas?
So I popped some popcorn and snuggled in to experience the DVD with my kiddos. I laughed a lot. I learned a lot.
Wait a minute. {insert screeching tires sound}
I've gone to church for 30+ years. Couple that with almost 20 years of Christian education.
And I learned a TON from a children's video? Yes. I did.
Fast forward six months. I was given the opportunity to review What's in the Bible Volume 8 Words to Make Us Wise [Psalms, Proverbs, & the Writings] (before it even debuted!), I was all jumping-out-of-my-seat yelling, "Pick me! Pick me!" I planned on purchasing this DVD anyway, so I was no-way turning down the opportunity to review.
What's in Volume 8?
Words to Make Us Wise [Psalms, Proverbs, & the Writings] covers five books of the Bible: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.
In Volume 8 the cast of zany, witty, and unique characters will teach (you and) your children important truths from the writings, and throw in a lot of laughs throughout two 25-minute episodes.
You'll get answers to important questions.
- Why do we need to know if a passage of scripture is a poem?
- Who wrote so many Psalms?
- Is the song "The Wheels on the Bus" in the Bible?
- What's the opposite of being wise?
- Is Ecclesiastes about the same thing as Proverbs?
- What are we to do in this crazy, mixed-up world?
- Vanity? What's that?
- What's the meaning of life?
- Is there a difference between peasant and pheasant?
And, you will, indeed, gain all kinds of knowledge.
- Proverbs are principles not promises. They will teach you how to make good choices.
- Banana does not rhyme with van.
- Psalms is the largest book in the Bible.
- Proverbs are not action words that have gone professional.
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
- Tummy troubles might be fixed by eating two animal crackers and drinking apple juice.
- If we're only happy when things go well, we'll never be happy for long.
- There is not one Psalm about pizza. Not even one.
Testimonials
Here's what my children are saying about What's in the Bible Volume 8.
"I love to watch What's in the Bible? episodes because they are hilarious!"
—Simon, age 6
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"I like the What's in the Bible? videos. They are interesting and they teach you things about the Bible that you wouldn't notice from just reading it. And the games at Jelly Telly are fun!"
—Elijah, age 10
Giveaway
Enter to win a copy of What's in the Bible? Volume One using Rafflecopter below.
- If the winner is a resident of the United States, he will receive a hard copy. A digital copy will be awarded if the winner lives outside the US.
- Contest ends on July 11, 2012.
- Winner must respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
Read More Reviews
If you want to continue researching before you buy these videos, you can find nineteen other kid-tested, mother-approved opinions on this series here.
Disclaimer: I chose to receive a free What's in the Bible Volume 8 DVD, and I was compensated for the time I invested in this review. All opinions are mine and truthful; I was not required to post a positive review.
The puppets!
definitely the puppets. They don’t watch much tv so any thing geared for my younger two is a special treat. =0)
I think my son would love the music!
Something different for my boys to check out! Thanks
My son enjoys the clips on their website so I know he will enjoy the dvd’s!
My kids would LOVE the music. I showed my 3 and 2 year olds this and they also both commented on the puppets! A great resource to have!
Ok, honestly, I keep reading reviews for these DVDs (I even read one to my husband). I really want to watch them. I think the kids would like them, too š but I really want to watch them.
I would love to win this! my kids love these:)
My son loves cartoons and these would be right up his ally. The music and puppets look great and I love that I can watch and learn, too š
My kids saw one episode at a friends house and they loved everything about What’s in the Bible. They loved the story, puppets, songs, etc!
My sons would love What’s In the Bible because of the truth it holds…they like knowing the right answer…and because of the laughter it would bring. I can totally see us having our bible time centered around this series.
Definitely the music!
My son would definitely enjoy the variety of characters’ voices and the music/songs. Thanks for this fun review!
Because just watching the trailer my five-year-old said, “That was funny!”
My kids love the upbeat comedy and my oldest would enjoy the overview of the Bible because it’s such an important thing that we’ve been learning.
My younger kids love the music and the puppets. My older kids really like the things that they learn. These go way beyond the usual ‘Bible story’ type of info.
My kids would love this because it’s zany and fun. But they also love the Bible and want to understand it more
I really like how the puppets ask real questions that need to be addressed and give answers the kids need to hear.
It is interesting to see how they cover topics that most kids’ resources wouldn’t normally cover, but they seem to make it so interesting and enjoyable and appealing to kids.
Would love to see the entire DVD.
I think my girls would love the music and puppets – their 2 favorite things. What a great format.
I know my kids would like the music!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
The music; all my kids love music!
my kids would love the puppets!
It’s a fun way for kids to learn about the Bible.
My children would love everything about it! This is just their thing!
My five girls all love music and drama and Bible stories… so what’s not to love when all three things (plus insight and wisdom!) are found in one dvd set?! My family viewed one of their dvds a few months ago and all seven of us loved it!
My daughters really like the Jelly Telly website!
So cute! What a great idea. Our family is in the process of adopting an 11 year old boy from the foster care system and he has never attended church. We took him with us yesterday for his very first Sunday school class – my husband & I just happen to teach his grade level. It was hard seeing him struggle with zero knowledge of the Bible – I had book marked passages in advance for him to help. This would be a very fun way for him to be introduced to the Bible stories. Great giveaway!
Billie,
If you don’t win, please email me. I have an extra copy of Volume I, and I will gladly send it your way. š Ami
My kids love to sing, so I can already imagine them dancing around singing the cute songs. They also love puppets, so that’s an added bonus! I’ve actually been looking at this series and considering getting it, so if I could win the first volume to check it out it would be great!
My daughter would love watching this over and over. She likes just about anything with music.
We love What’s in the Bible! I would love to win this!
I just watched the trailers with my 5 year old and he loved them! It kind of takes me back to the days of watching the Muppets, but now it’s puppets learning about the bible. Love it!
Anxious to try out What’s in the Bible!
Our entire family LOVES the songs!!!
While I’m sure the kids would love to watch this video, I’m thinking mom would, too. š
I really appreciate the thoughtful questions that the characters ask and the real answers that are given. It’s so refreshing! š