NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition (Review & Giveaway!)

New Testament Tracing Edition: Engaging Scripture Word by Word

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Description

For years, scientists have connected handwriting with improved learning. Write God’s Word into your heart by tracing Scripture verse-by-verse through the New Testament! Designed for a unique devotional experience, the NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition provides an opportunity to read and write the beautiful gospel and promises of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation.

This special edition has lightly printed text allowing you to trace the words of Scripture. Chapter headings are printed regularly for easy navigation. Wide margins and clean, single-column typesetting complete the intentional design. Engage more deeply using the included tracing themes and topical reading plans on faith, love, hope, grace, peace, comfort, eternal life, anxiety, spiritual gifts, community, heaven, and Holy Spirit.

Features

Easy to trace, 17-point font
Clean and readable single-column typesetting
Bold chapter headings for easy navigation
Lightly printed in gray scale, ideal for tracing
Wide margins for notes and/or art designs
Smyth-sewn binding for durability and flat-opening pages
Suitable for right- or left-handed use
Substantial 60gsm paper ideal for writing
NKJV translation: Beautiful. Trustworthy. Today.

Benefits

Handwriting practice — The physical act of writing builds fine‑motor control and leads to neater penmanship.
Spelling reinforcement — Repeated exposure to correctly spelled words strengthens visual memory.
Grammar & punctuation awareness — Students absorb patterns naturally by seeing them used correctly.
Language modeling — Copying an excellent literary model helps internalize rhythm, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Cognitive benefits — Handwriting slows thinking enough to deepen processing and long‑term memory.
Scripture learning — Familiarity with Scripture is deepened by reading AND writing as you reflect on God’s Word.

Review

In many homeschooling circles, copywork is a popular and valued practice – especially for those in a Montessori, Classical, or Charlotte Mason environment. If you’re not familiar with the term, copywork is the act of copying high quality writing word-for-word to build literacy. Passages can be drawn from classic literature, famous speeches, poetry, scripture, and historic documents. British educator Charlotte Mason emphasized slow, careful, beautiful writing.

It’s best to choose literary passages or texts that are meaningful to the student. What’s more perfect than the Bible! It connects handwriting practice with purpose, which increases motivation. It uses multi-sensory learning, which accelerates retention. It exposes students to rich, meaningful language rather than random sentences. It naturally teaches punctuation, capitalization, spelling and vocabulary through real text.

The NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition is a wonderful way to combine Bible reading and handwriting practice. It’s great for students to trace Bible passages word‑for‑word to strengthen handwriting, reinforce language skills, and improve concentration while internalizing biblical truths. By actively engaging with the Bible, tracing the words helps you to stay focused. The act of tracing combines the benefits of copywork with the spiritual practice of Scripture meditation to deepen your knowledge of God’s Word.

The New King James Version (NKJV) is exceptionally good for copywork because it preserves the poetic beauty of the King James Version (KJV), maintaining the original sentence structure and meaning while updating the 17th-century language of the KJV, replacing archaic words like “thee” and “thou” with modern English. Learn more here.

The NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition is an excellent tool for teenagers to work on their handwriting. Tracing directly over a model of written work can help teens refine letter formation, spacing, and punctuation. In addition, Scripture tracing strengthens understanding of the verse’s meaning because students are forced to slow down and focus on each word, copying the Bible exactly, which is a great help for memorization.

Copywork for teens shifts from teaching basic mechanics to refining style, stamina, penmanship, and exposure to complex texts. Teens benefit because they’re capable of copying longer, richer, more sophisticated writing – such as the NKJV New Testament – which deepens their mastery of language. Moreover, the topical reading plans (e.g., hope, peace, anxiety) found in the NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition offer personal encouragement and support one’s spiritual development.

I have the classic gray cloth hardcover edition with gold embossing. (It also comes in a Brown Leathersoft edition.) The 8″L x 6.25″W x 1.5″D size is comfortable to hold. The book has an open spine, which means you can see the exposed structure of folded sheets with threads holding them together. This gives it a unique, raw look. With no spine support between the front and back cover, the book lays completely flat when opened. This makes for ease of tracing. Plus, the quality is better than spiral binding.

The text is printed in a large italic font, which is more flowing than print, but more structured than cursive script, making it easy to read and trace the words. The gray lettering with bold black chapter headings and verse numbers is readable as is, even if you don’t trace over it. The NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition is ideal for anyone who likes calligraphy or has an artistic bent. You can use it to trace the entire New Testament, or trace certain verses that stand out to you. Decorate the margins and turn it into your own illuminated manuscript!

Overall, this traceable New Testament is a practical addition to your Bible study tools, and it will be a beautiful keepsake when you’re done! This Bible has a presentation page and it comes in a nice box, so it would also be a thoughtful gift for someone.

Purchase your copy of the NKJV New Testament Tracing Edition today!

Giveaway

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