"What's In the Bible" DVD Review and Giveaway!

I am very excited to be a stop on "What's In the Bible?" Blog Tour! I love it when someone creates new ways to help my kids learn about God and his Word, especially when it is something that we can enjoy together. Our weekly 'family nights' have become almost non-existent since Mark went on orders in April and I am hoping that DVDs like this one will help us get started again.

I was provided with a copy of "What's In the Bible #4, Battle for the Promised Land". Here is a quick preview of the DVD:

  

"In What’s In the Bible #4, Battle for the Promised Land, Buck Denver and cast take the viewer through Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. They also explore two more Big Questions.

From the man who made vegetables talk (and sing, dance, and tell Bible stories) comes this engaging new series that walks kids through the entire Bible! Each DVD is filled with an entertaining cast of characters that bring the most powerful Bible stories to life using humor, animation, creative storytelling, and fun songs. Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer on a wild and zany journey and see the world’s most amazing book come to life for a new generation."

While I tried to get all six kids to watch it, I just couldn't interest the 17 year-old and the 3 year-old was all excited about hearing familiar voices (from Veggie Tales), but it didn't hold her attention for long. She did think that the guys singing the Judges song sounded like the Jonas Brothers (yes, she does watch way too much Disney Channel).

However, the other 4 really enjoyed it. Here are their 'reviews':

Q's:
1. What did you learn from it?
2. Did you find it entertaining?
3. Would you watch the rest of the series?
4. Who was your favorite character?

Mac (age 9):
1. I learned about different books of the bible, like the historical books.
2. Oh yeah!
3. Yes
4. The pirate. He was really fun!

Little Soldier (age 10)
1. I learned what the 1st five books of the bible are called.
2. Yes, very, it was hilarious!
3. Yes
4. Pirate Pete

Abs (age 12)
1. Thanks to the Sunday School Lady, I learned that it took a woman Judge to finally do the job right.
2. Yes, it was funny.
3. Probably
4. Pirate Pete

Toast (almost 15)
1. The names of all the Judges.
2. Yah, loved the satire and sarcasm.
3. Yes
4. Pirate Pete and the old ladies on the couch.

My thoughts...

I will admit that I am not a huge fan of t.v. and most kid shows. I don't usually sit and watch movies with my kids, I let my husband do that. I do however, LOVE Veggie Tales and that is why I signed up for this blog tour.   

That being said, I was able to sit through the entire hour long DVD. Had it been something like Boz, I would have left the room. (No offense to Boz, my 3 year-old loves him, I just can't do kid shows.) "What's In the Bible?" was entertaining and kept my attention. There were a lot of things they covered that I know I have never taught my children and probably should. In fact, I am pretty sure the last time I covered the book of Judges was when my senior was in 2nd grade.

However, it was not like Veggie Tales. I think I secretly hoped it would be :)  My older kids were more than fine with that. They think they are too old for Veggie Tales and pretend that they only watch it because the baby wants to see Bob and Larry.

My kids really seemed to enjoy the DVD. When they came in the door from church tonight I was replaying part of it and the 14 year-old did the shrieking thing that teenagers do and exclaimed, "I love this part!". They have also been singing parts of it for a few days and anything that can stick in their head that long and include biblical truth is a good thing.

All in all, I think it is a good product and definitely a DVD that we will watch again. I will most likely purchase the first three for Christmas. They will be a nice addition to my Veggie Tale collection.

Now for the contest!

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Contest will end Friday night, 11/26, at 10:00 pm CST.

Winner will be mailed a Tyndale House gift certificate redeemable for a free copy of the DVD "What's in the Bible? #4, Battle for the Promised Land". It is the winner's responsibility to redeem their certificate.

For more information, visit Tyndale House Publishers and "What's In the Bible?" .

*Fine Print: I was provided with a copy of the DVD for review purposes. The opinions expressed are all mine (and my kiddos) and I was not required to give a positive review.