I absolutely loved the time and effort that Tara-Leigh Cobble put into ‘The Bible Recap’. The way she writes allows the reader to learn about each day’s scripture wether they are a seasoned Bible reader or this is their first time. I will forever be recommending this book to friends and family.

A difficult book to classify - one might call it a Devotional, a Bible Reading Plan, a Chronological Bible, or a Bible Commentary. It is actually a bit of all three. The author has taken the Bible and divided it into 365 daily readings in Chronological order. The reader will need to have their favorite Bible handy, the text of the Scriptures are not included in this book. Along with each daily reading is a brief commentary helping the reader understand the underlying text. The day’s reading concludes with a devotional thought (called “Today’s God Shot”) suggesting how the reading might be applied in a believer’s life.

Picking up this book makes this reader want to start (better, restart) a plan to read through the Bible next year. Actually, the reader can start anytime - The 365 daily sections are numbered - not dated. An individual could easily use the book as a guide through the scriptures or a small group could use it as a jumping-off point for a year-long walk through the Word of God.

A local church could use it as a Christmas gift for its members as they seek to study the Scriptures together.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are my own.

I'm just completing a personal project of reading the Bible beginning to end and I'm excited to begin all over with this book and Cobble's insights into the daily readings.

A commitment like this - reading the entire Bible - can be daunting; but with the help Cobble provides in understanding what one is reading, it makes the endeavor that much more worthwhile.

This is such an intriguing book to read.  The only thing I could really wish for is better separation between the readings.  This would make it so much easier to read it on a daily basis.  I know myself that I buzzed past several days worth before I realized what was happening.

I had not heard of Tara-Leigh Cobble prior to a bookstagram friend recommending "the Bible Recap."  Now I am a fan.  This companion to daily Bible reading is just right for those who need a little help understanding what is going on in a passage, but don't want something as heavy or technical as a commentary.  I like that Tara-Leigh progresses through the Bible in chronological order (as opposed to the order in the English Bible).  So the prophetical books are interspersed within Kings and Chronicles, as they would be on a timeline.  Ditto for the epistles appearing within Acts according to when Paul and others wrote them.  This alone, makes the experience fresh for seasoned Bible readers.  

Each day's selection also includes a "God Shot" which is where the author helps us see that all scripture points to the Lord.  The closing phrase of each entry is: "He is where the joy is!"  What a wonderful daily reminder in these strange, uncertain times.  

If you aspire to read the Bible through in 2021, get a copy of this book.  It will be an invaluable companion on the journey.

Tara-Leigh Cobble’s zeal for biblical literacy led her to create and develop Bible studies called D-Group (Discipleship Group) to study Scripture.  In reviewing The Bible Recap, I think it must be the core to the “D-Group”.  Additionally, I realize The Bible Recap is multi-faceted.   Ms. Cobble has designed The Bible Recap  to help listeners read and understand the Bible as well, as an audio podcast by the same title is also an option.  The Bible Recap is indeed very comprehensive with some appealing and helpful components! 

The Bible Recap is a helpful resource to be used in conjunction with The Holy Bible.   Ms. Cobble’s explanation of the portion of Scripture  to be read offer insights, wisdom and history to explain and enrich.    In addition to the mini-commentary/ recap/summary  there is a God Shot portion at the end of each day’s reading, which draws in personal application.  The God Shots are brief, reflective devotionals.  

The E book version has some challenges in maneuvering.  The book is designed to start at the beginning and “read through the Bible”.  It is difficult if the reader desires  to read certain books of Scripture; one can not easily do that ( at least not in combination with the podcast).  Another challenge for this reader is that the day’s reading is not organized by a book of the Bible; instead  passages are grouped together in  chronological order. That is a novel approach which offers an understanding of events occurring simultaneously in various books of the Bible, especially in the gospels.    At the end of The Bible Recap, after the acknowledgements, there is a LONG list of links  “for further information on this topic, click on this link”.  However, one doesn’t know WHAT topic(s) to which they refer!  That is a glaring issue as it is confusing and frustrating by not being  user friendly. 

The Bible Recap is a gem of a resource for those endeavoring to read and understand the Bible! The summarizations offer clarity and explanations; the devotional God Shots provide for  personal insights and reflection..  The Bible Recap is a beneficial addition to add to one’s library to complement one’s Bible reading plan in seeking spiritual growth.  I  am glad I discovered it and I highly recommend it! 

Ms. Cobble’s introduction perfectly and powerfully presents her purpose and passion for her book.  She states: Here’s what I’m imagining for you this year: Picture yourself being drawn to God and His character instead of feeling alienated by the God of the Old Testament. Imagine understanding the motives behind His actions instead of feeling confused or even frustrated by what He does. Picture yourself actually hearing from God in His Word directly and feeling closer to and more intimate with Him than you ever have before—just because you’ve committed to spending the first 1 percent of your day with Him. If all you gain from this is one new insight about God, that insight could change the rest of your life and your relationship with Him. And no matter how your circumstances change, I believe your joy will grow deeper and richer, because you will be spending time with Him—and He is where the joy is! For the gospel, Tara-Leigh

I received a complementary copy of The Bible Recap in exchange for an honest review.

This study guide is a super helpful tool to use when reading the Bible! Can be read by itself or alongside reading the Bible. The author writes in a way that is so easy to understand and is also thought-provoking. Highly recommend this book!

I was on the lookout for a devotional that focuses on God and not on life application. So glad I found this one!

I like so many things about The Bible Recap:

1. The fact that it focuses on telling us what we can learn about God from the daily Bible readings so that we can know Him better and love Him more! 
2. The Bible readings go chronologically.
3. Tara-Leigh is an excellent writer. Very clear and sometimes even humorous
4. She recaps the day's readings so well..we understand and remember what we just read 
5. She explains  some of the issues and problems that people commonly find in the day's readings. She has obviously done a lot of research on that! Sometimes being stumped by certain things discourages me from reading the Bible so this is really helpful
6. The God-Shot passages tell us what we can know about God from the day's passages. Love how she always tie things up by saying that God is where the joy is. We are reminded how amazing God is. My heart was often touched!
7. She has a podcast that presents much of what is written in the book – the 365 daily readings and more! But if you are a visual person or like to make notes or other marks, a physical book is better! Plus, having a hardcopy that you can see on your table makes it harder to forget about it. I hope to get it for my collection.
8. The Bible Recap can be found in the popular Bible App that every Christian seems to be using. There, you can tick off each day's Bible readings and think about the questions asked in there (the devotional part is not included.) 
9. She has various other programs that you can subscribe to in order to ask questions and discuss with other people as part of the devotional.

All in all, an excellent publication, with lots of useful resources!

This is my honest opinion based on the review copy I received from the publisher.

I couldn’t just read this book. I had to mull over what The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble was saying.
It is well written and easy to understand. Hopefully who ever is reading it also has a familiarity with the Bible to comprehend this truth.

My husband has listened to The Bible Recap podcast and recommended it to me. So, when I saw the book available for review I knew I wanted to preview it. The reader daily reads the section of the Bible suggested and then Tara-Lee Cobble gives you further explanation of what was read and how it fits into the whole story.
I am planning on asking for a paper version of The Bible Recap for Christmas and hope that it will keep me on track for reading the Bible in a year! I am also suggesting it to friends as a resource.
I received a complimentary copy of The Bible through Net Galley, but all opinions are my own.

I have been a fan of The Bible Recap since it first made its debut, so to have it in a book form is such a huge blessing! I love the way Tara Leigh makes the Bible approachable and understandable.  She helps make connections I wouldn’t have otherwise made, and shows where seemingly insignificant details are actually pretty important. The amount of research that is put into this book is impressive and I’m grateful to have this wealth of knowledge as a companion to my time in the Word.

The Bible Recap is a fantastic year=long reading plan with a unique twist.  After you read the selected chapters in the Bible, the entire thing is recapped in easy to understand language.  And it is done chronologically, which is a big help.  This is the Bible communicated to you in today's language.  

Of course, it is meant to be read after reading the actual scripture, which will enable you to decide whether or not you agree or disagree with the author's interpretation.  

I highly recommend this to those of you, like myself, who sometimes get confused with some of the language, which can get quite complicated.

I recommend this to everyone who reads the Bible.  I received a free digital copy of this book from Bethany House via Netgalley.  However, I will be purchasing a hard copy after it is released to add to my personal library.

I begin using Tara-Leigh Cobble's podcast of the same name in January as a supplement to my chronological Bible reading plan. I was immediately blown away by all the insight she was able to bring out of Scripture. However, this was one place where the audio sometimes left me hanging. When I saw this book pop up and learned that it was her audio presented as a reading for each day, I was so excited. If you are looking for a practical way to make Scripture more meaningful and understand how the whole book works together, this book will be a great resource.

I wasn't expecting this book to be set up as blueprint, but it was a welcomed treat. 
It's a daily plan, you get the reading for the day and unlike a Genesis to Revelation reading this one is chronological. (as it happened in Scripture) I LOVED this. For example after Genesis 8-11, we find ourselves in the book of Job chapter 1-5. Cool right? 
Cobble suggest that you read the days Scripture in your Bible then return to this book to get a highlight or summary of what you read, to help with clarity. 
Being able to return to this book was a blessing to me, a bonus for me was "Today's God Shot" this is where you will have the opportunity to SEE God's character in that Scripture you read for the day. 
Every Bible student should have a copy of this book on hand when reading and studying.

Tara-Leigh Cobble has written a wonderful guide through the Bible. Each section is thoughtfully written and gives fascinating insights and ideas into Bible passages. No matter if you are new to the Bible or a long-time lover of scripture, you will find great benefit in reading this. Reading through the Bible can be daunting, but Tara breaks up the Bible passages into easily digestible segments. I personally loved her God Shot at the end of each section. They really allowed me to reflect on what I'd read and apply new knowledge gained in a practical way.

The Bible Recap
A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Bethany House
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Bethany House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 03 Nov 2020   |   Archive Date 30 Nov 2020

I was recommended to listen to her podcast and I love it! Tara-Leigh Cobble has a great way of explaining the bible verses that just stick and make sense.  I like have this book in print so I can look up a particular verse and see it.  Thanks to Net Galley and Bethany House for the ARC of this book.  I will recommend it to our patrons. 
5 star

I found this an interesting read because I am in the process of reading through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Although I have read through the Bible previously, I have spent more time focusing on single books. However, like the author, I have found that reading single books, while providing truth, does not give the full picture. So, the author’s plan is to help the reader learn, over the course of a year, to find, see, and know God and His character resulting in a deeper spiritual relationship. 

The plan proposed by the author is a chronological one that takes the reader through Scripture as it happened. Along with this plan, the author recommends journaling as part of the process and a link is provided to give access to additional resources. 

In addition, the daily readings provide background information to assist the reader in getting a fuller picture of the Scripture reading. Then, a summary section called “Today’s God Shot” is given at the conclusion of each day.

As I read some of the days’ readings, I found the information presented in a way that is simple, clear, as well as thought-provoking. I believe that others seeking a deeper spiritual relationship with God will definitely find this book to be helpful in achieving that goal. This book would even make a great gift.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley. However, the thoughts expressed are totally my own.

I enjoyed this book. Easy to follow and understand. Will be gifting this book. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my honest opinion. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

I received a ARC of The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a year long study, but I've reading it as my daily devotional for a couple of days and I can tell you that it's amazing! I highly recommend getting this study and make it part of your daily reading. I was not familiar with Tara or her podcast but as and avid reader of heavy bible studies I think that this book is great to start studying your bible or just have a different but profound opinion. I'll continue to study my bible with this book throughout the year.

I first heard of the Bible Recap and Tara-Leigh Cobble from the Happy Hour Podcast with Jaime Ivy. Since then I have enjoyed following along with her ministry. Tara-Leigh has a heart to see men and women read the whole Bible. She has created a chronological reading plan, a podcast and now a book,he Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible. The book is similar to a collection of transcripts of her recaps from her podcast. This is a great resource for those that are reading the Bible through and want some additional content. The chapters for each day are short and easy to understand. I really enjoyed the God Shots for each day where she shows us where we can see God in the passages.

I am thankful for Tara-Leigh’s heart for biblical literacy and her dedication to helping others read the whole canon of scripture. This will make a great addition to your daily Bible reading and your library.

I was blessed to receive an electronic copy via the NetGalley. All opinions are my own.