Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Bibles/HCCP for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

There are Bible resources that invite you to simply read, and then there are resources that invite you to slow down, engage, and truly interact with Scripture in a deeper way. The NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition is designed to do exactly that.

This unique edition encourages you to read God’s Word and physically trace it, verse by verse, through the entire New Testament from Matthew to Revelation. The act of writing Scripture helps deepen familiarity, focus, and reflection in a way that reading alone often does not.

The entire New Testament is presented in a gray-scale, lightly printed format specifically created for tracing. The 17-point type makes the text clear and readable while still allowing space for intentional writing. Wide margins throughout the pages also provide room for additional note taking, journaling, or creative expression.

One of the most thoughtful design features is the lay-flat spine, which makes it comfortable whether you are right or left handed. It is especially helpful for longer study or devotional time, allowing the pages to stay open while you trace and reflect.

This Bible also includes topical reading plans centered around themes such as love, hope, grace, comfort, peace, eternal life, anxiety, spiritual gifts, community, heaven, the Holy Spirit, and faith. These guided themes help you connect Scripture to real-life reflection and personal growth.

For families, this can also be a meaningful shared activity. Tracing Scripture together creates space for conversation, learning, and slowing down as you engage with God’s Word side by side.

For years, research has shown that handwriting supports stronger memory and learning. This tracing edition takes that principle and applies it in a devotional format that invites you to not only read Scripture, but physically write it into your heart.

Features include:
Lightly printed gray-scale text designed for tracing
Clean single-column layout
17-point readable type
Substantial 60gsm paper ideal for writing
Wide outer margins for notes and reflection
Chapter headings for easy navigation
Topical reading plans across key biblical themes
NKJV translation: Beautiful. Trustworthy. Today.

Purchase your copy of the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition, here.