I’m in between a 3 and 4 star rating on this one. My son and I enjoyed reading the book. Tony Evans does a great job of breaking down twelve names of Jesus and giving the biblical reference, history and meaning. He expands on it with prompted questions and activities for kids to gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus Christ is and the miraculous work He did. It’s a great jumping off point that will hopefully guide you and your family into deeper dive into the Bible.

Here is my negative - while I understand the connection the author was trying to make with kids by talking about Jesus being a unique celebrity, I disagree with that comparison and that is not how I personally want my son to view his Lord and Savior.

My thanks to Tony Evans, Harvest House Publishers and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a valuable resource for young readers exploring the significance of Jesus' names. It presents the names in an engaging and accessible manner, providing insights into their meanings and biblical contexts. It offers a helpful introduction to deepen children's understanding of Jesus' identity and role in Christianity.

This is a beautifully written book for kids ages 8-12. I love the way the author takes one name at a time and explains it in kid-friendly terms. It is also great for adults unfamiliar with the different names of Jesus. Thank you to Netgalley and Harvest House Publishing for advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Dr. Evans has written a fantastic book for kids that will help them understand many of the names used in the Bible to describe God’s character. Each chapter is about 10-15 pages long, and Dr. Evans communicates with a very personable, friendly tone that kids would find appealing, using easily relatable stories to help the kids grasp the topics discussed. Although aimed at ages 8-12, this book could be read to or with someone younger, and someone older would still benefit from reading it. It is not condescending or unattainable, which is a great balance to make when writing for children.

A typical chapter opens with a short anecdote that prompts the kids to think in a certain direction. Then Dr. Evans ties in the Bible story illustrating that direction. He introduces the name and then appropriately expounds upon the name, drawing in inferences, helping the young readers gain a broader and deeper understanding of the name. He also provides a way for the young readers to remember the name and its meaning.

I found this book to be excellent, like all of Dr. Evans’s other books. I am glad to see Dr. Evans branch into quality children’s materials. Although my daughters are past this age range, I think they will still enjoy reading and learning from this book. In fact, a hard copy of this book will soon be joining our shelves as part of our home library.

I gratefully received an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

For kids who grow up in the church, there is often a gap. A time period where they have outgrown bible story books but aren't ready for deep theological exploration. And it's an important gap to bridge. You can only read about Adam and Eve or David and Goliath so many times before they become stale. And that's where books like this one come in. It follows the same structure as any adult theological text. We have a central concept broken down into elements, each element explored in depth in it's own chapter. In this case, each chapter takes a name given to Jesus, gives us the context in which it is used, and explores what it meant at the time and what it means for us now. The examples are accessible and applicable to modern life. A solid choice for upper elementary and middle school kids.

I know this book is for an audience age 8-12, but some adults need to return to the basics. I sometimes read a children's Bible. For those adults possibly looking to get back to the basics this could be your start.

The Word tells us that Jesus' names holds a promise for us. I remember when I had my surgery one of the things I thought about was will my name change, like when Jacob wrestled with God. As a result of this experience my name that I know of didn't change but I changed. In this book Pastor Evans makes it very easy for children to understand and get familiar with who God is as Immanuel - God With Us, Elohim - The Strong Creator and several more names.

I absolutely will be using this book when we go back to church for Children's church.

Written for ages 8-12, Tony Evans delivers these names of God with the same intent that he writes for adults. Only addressing them in a form that children in this age group can understand. In reading and studying these names, they will come away with a better understanding of the attributes of God. It will help them in developing a closer relationship with Him.
I thank Netgalley in giving me an advanced ebook copy to read. The option of writing a review is all my own.

I absolutely loved A Kid's Guide to the Names of Jesus by Tony Evans! The book is geared toward 8-12 year-olds and is easy for a kid to understand. In A Kid's Guide to the Names of Jesus, the book goes through 12 different names of Jesus (Lamb of God and Immanuel to name a few). Each chapter focuses on one name and what that name means. Each chapter has activities and questions to help enforce what the child is learning and to think about what they are learning The book would be perfect for a family to read together or for a kid that is hungry and wants to know about Jesus. This would also be a perfect tool for Ministry, especially for those who work with children. I plan on using this book to help me teach children about the Names of Jesus. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book! I loved it! (This review is also on GoodReads.)

A Kid's Guide to the Names of Jesus is an introduction to the names of Jesus. I read this with my 8 year old daughter each night in a devotional type format. It was a bit long in some places and just a bit over her head but as a read along we were able to discuss it and answer any of her questions. I think this book would be better suited for 1o-12 year olds.
Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.

I requested this book as an advance reading copy from NetGalley as I thought it might be useful for my youth groups. Although the book is pitched at a lower age range than I usually teach, I thought it would have some material that would be helpful.

And I think I was mostly right. I think actually if I was to use this book with my teenagers, I wouldn’t have to do much adaptation in terms of aging the material upwards as some of it was pretty complex stuff (I had to read some parts a couple of times to get it and I’m definitely wayyyy above the target age range).

One of the reasons I don’t think I’d use this book with my groups is that it was very American. And that’s not meant to be an insult, just that the stories in the book that are supposed to make it more relatable just weren’t for me and wouldn’t be for my teens.

However my bigger problem was that there were a couple of parts I read where I cringed a little bit.

There’s a section where the author compares the spreading of sin to the spreading of coronavirus. And I know that it was meant more to describe how fast and wide sin spreads, but when I first read it my immediate reaction was “did they just say that coronavirus was caused by sin?!”. And I know that’s not what they’re saying, but if that was my reaction, I wouldn’t want my teens to think that too, especially knowing how deeply Covid has affected people. I think it’s just an analogy that’s too close to home.

There’s also a part which goes into the literal creation story, which we’ve talked about at youth group before and about how we don’t think it should be taken literally, but the book is very clear on its opinions and I think that would put my kids off.

All in all, I think this book was a great way to introduce kids to the many different names of Jesus and how we can see the different aspects of who he is, but I don’t think the book was really one for me.

Evans does a great job of explaining some of the more common names for Jesus in the Bible in a clear way that kids can understand. He also organizes each section to explain related terms (such as "I am" followed by "I am the light of the world") which gives young readers a better grounding in each idea.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for my copy of A Kid's Guide to the Names of Jesus by Tony Evans in exchange for an honest review. It publishes March 2, 2021.
As expected, Tony Evans provides another great resource! I have come to really enjoy Tony Evans' writings, and I love that there are resources for children available. I think this is a great topic to really teach children about Jesus. This would make a great gift for your child, or a child in your life.

I loved the idea behind this book. Nicely structured. A little introduction of each name, questions for discussions, theological explanations and everyday life applications.
I found the chapters a little too long for children, but, overall, a useful resource for family devotions.

I really enjoyed this book of inspiration. This is a great resource to teach your children the different names of God. I learned a lot while reading this book. I like how the author explains all the names in a way that young children can comprehend. The author also had reflections where he asked questions and gave you a chance to answer. You can write in this book too and always use it for a later reference. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I recommend it to parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, and youth pastors. This book will help your children to understand the many names of God. I give this book five stars.

This guide is very in depth - this is not a bad thing but something to consider when going through it with a young person because they would need to have a good attention span. It is interactive - with space for the young reader to write down their responses to various questions in relation to what they have just read. The questions are fun, engaging and provide a necessary break in between the more in-depth parts of information which they are being taught. I would recommend this to child aged around 10 years + as there is a lot of reading. Overall, I think it is an excellent study tool that even an adult could benefit from. It is a guide that can be used over time and revisited often for reflection.

Dr. Tony Evans introduces kids to 12 of the names given to Jesus in the Bible, why they are significant, and how they impact how we relate to Him. Interactive questions are provided throughout for readers to answer.

There’s enough depth in here that even as an adult I found this a spiritually refreshing read. It is written in an engaging style at a level easy for middle grade kids to grasp and employs illustrations that should resonate with them. But that doesn't mean Evans holds back on diving deep into the Bible and the names of Jesus. There's some deep stuff in here, but still approachable. If you are looking for a biblically solid Bible study for a young Christian from 8-13/14, snatch this up. It can be done individually or in a small group. I’ll definitely be ordering copies for my school’s Elementary and Secondary libraries. Highly recommended along with all the other titles in this series!

I received an ARC of this title from Harvest House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Yeah, not happening. After the first page starting to talk about Jesus being a unique celebrity I will not be finishing this.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Dr. Tony Evans’ book for kids to understand and apply the various names of Jesus was outstanding. I used it in our homeschool and found it to be such a treat. It isn’t just a book to read, but it’s interactive with thought provoking and relevant questions to get kids thinking. My children really enjoyed it and we would recommend it for families wanting to dive into the names of Jesus together.

I love the premise of this book and think it’s great that children have the opportunity to learn the many names of Jesus. However, the book is very text heavy and looks more like a text book and doesn’t seem to have been written with kids in mind although there is the odd illustration here and there scattered throughout the book. The idea for the book is great, it’s just that the book itself isn’t very kid-friendly.

Knowing the names of Jesus is a great bible study for children and adults to knowing the nature of who Jesus is and why he has come. This list is not all the names of Jesus but it gives you an ideal of the God man Jesus is. Each name goes into detail of what it means and engages your child to embrace the identity for their own faith. Each name is significant for our salvation so it can be very important and foundational to faith. The following names are studied further.

Immanuel
Alpha and Omega
King
Lamb of God
Great High Priest
Sovereign
I Am
Lord
Jesus
Christ
Son of God, Son of Man
Word of God

This study is a good beginning to the names of Jesus and hopefully will encourage your child to learn more. It is kid friendly and I would encourage for adults to study with their children to offer further insight.

A special thank you to Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review