From the back cover: 

"The Guidebook" is meant for you:  students who want to know what's really in the Bible and how to live it out. 

No spoon-fed or superficial answers here.  Instead, "The Guidebook" is packed with only the most relevant features to address the real questions you have, honestly and head-on.  Whether you're searching for answers, a follower of Jesus, or somewhere in between, this Bible will help you find your place in the story of God - a story that changes everything.  

"The Guidebook" includes over 700 articles to help you:

Study it: Background information on people, traditions, and cultures puts difficult passages in context, making scripture easier to understand.

Connect it: True stories of people and organizations engaged in the fight against injustice illustrate how the Bible's message is changing the world. 

Pray it: Helpful tips on how to use the Bible for prayer will jump-start your conversation with God.

Live it: Apply God's word to real-life situations with personal reflection questions and practical exercises.