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King James Bible: The Experience

The Words You Know.
The Stories
You Feel.

Rooted in love for Christ and reverence for Scripture, the Experience pairs the King James text with Michael Mercier’s creative narrative interpretation. An invitation to connect or reconnect with the Bible, reflect on its teachings, and carry them into daily life.

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Rooted in Scripture. Inspired by Love for Christ.

From the Co-Writer of The Girl Who Believes in Miracles

The King James Bible • A New Reading Experience

01Read the
King James Passage

02Step Into
The Narrative

03Make Room for
Reflection

The Heart of the Experience

Scripture Is the Foundation.
The Story Invites You In.

Rooted in love for God and Jesus Christ, and reverence for Scripture. An invitation for those opening the Bible for the first time, and those finding their way back.

IThe King James Bible

The Words Remain
at the Center.

The Experience is designed to include the entire King James Bible across the completed series, preserving the biblical wording as the canonical, authoritative source text for this work.

With reverence for the teachings of Jesus and the whole biblical witness, Scripture comes first and remains the guide.

The New Testament is being prepared first. The Old Testament is planned. Final volumes and complete passage coverage will be confirmed through editorial review.

IIThe Experience Narrative

Another Way to
Spend Time With It.

Alongside the Scripture, narrative writer Michael Mercier offers a creative interpretation through scene-setting, human emotion, and reflection. Short paragraphs and recurring images invite readers to slow down and picture the moment.

His creative narrative is a companion to the biblical text, intended to make the reading experience more accessible and engaging. The author always defers to the original text as the canonical, authoritative source.

The Scripture and creative narrative are presented distinctly. The narrative does not replace the Bible, claim to correct it, or carry the authority of Scripture.

The Intention

In challenging times, the love of Christ and the Bible’s teachings of faith, mercy, and hope invite our attention anew. This book seeks to make the reading experience more approachable, deepen thoughtful engagement, and help people connect or reconnect with Scripture. The hope is that the story sends you back to the Bible.

01
Read the Scripture
Begin with the KJV passage. Let its own words set the context.
02
Enter the Narrative
Notice the setting, the people, and what the storytelling brings to your attention.
03
Return and Reflect
Return to the original passage. Consider what the narrative helped you notice, and let Scripture guide your reflection.

For Personal Faith and Shared Reading

A Place for the Bible in Everyday Life.

For parishioners making time for personal study. For Bible study groups opening a passage together. For families and younger readers discovering its meaning with a parent, pastor, or trusted guide. The Experience offers another doorway into reading, reflection, and conversation, with the original Scripture always close at hand.

Read Scripture and Narrative Together →Explore the Questions Behind the Approach →

A wooden fishing boat resting on the shores of Galilee in the light of dawn

Psalm 119:105 · KJV

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

An Invitation to Rediscover

There’s Reading.
And Then There’s
Entering the Story.

A crowd gathers on the hillside. A boat falls still after a storm. Paul’s words about charity unfold one thought at a time. Michael’s writing invites you to spend time inside the moment.

King James Bible: The Experience pairs King James Scripture with a separate narrative companion. The prose is direct and reflective, often moving in short lines and returning to a word or image so the reader can linger with it.

The intention is to keep the King James wording close while opening another way to follow the story. Scripture and Michael’s literary interpretation are always identified separately.

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IIThe Living Story

One Extraordinary Journey

From the Hills of Galilee
to a Vision of Hope.

The New Testament Experience moves through scenes, teachings, letters, and visions.
An invitation to stay with the words and the people within them.

Hope

An Extraordinary Beginning

A promise enters the human story.

Mercy

Words on the Hillside

A teaching that reaches into daily life.

Artistic biblical scene: The Stillness After the Storm

Trust

III

The Stillness After the Storm

Fear, wonder, and the question of faith.

Love

The Greatest of These

The letters invite reflection and action.

Renewal

A Vision of Hope

The promise that all things are made new.

Many stories.
One enduring invitation.

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From Michael’s Actual Manuscript

Hear the Rhythm.
Feel the Moment.

Selected excerpts show the range of the writing: teaching on a hillside, the stillness after a storm, the meaning of love, and a closing promise. Draft text is subject to editing.

Artistic illustration inspired by the passage

Matthew 5:1-48

The Mountain

The first words turned the world's expectations upside down.The poor in spirit were blessed.Those who mourn would be comforted.The meek would inherit the earth.

Michael Mercier · Narrative Excerpt

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Mark 4:1-41

The Parables by the Sea

“Peace, be still.”The words were spoken.The wind ceased.The waves settled.

Michael Mercier · Narrative Excerpt

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1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Charity Never Faileth

It waits.It is kind.It does not envy.It does not boast.It is not puffed up.

Michael Mercier · Narrative Excerpt

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A multigenerational family sharing a quiet moment of Bible reading at home

For the Moments That Matter

Faith Finds a Place
at the Table.

For the quiet of your morning. For a conversation around the table. For younger readers exploring a passage with a trusted guide, and loved ones returning to the Bible after time away.

Read the Scripture, share the narrative, and make room for questions about faith, love, and the teachings of Jesus.

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The King James Bible.
Experienced Anew.

The New Testament Experience is in editorial preparation. Hardcover, softcover, and ebook editions are planned, alongside a forthcoming subscription reader. Join the launch list for confirmed release details.

Coming Soon • Final pricing and release details to be announced.

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Coming Soon · Subscription Reading Platform

Find the Passage.
Step Into the Experience.

We’re bringing the King James Bible and Michael Mercier’s narrative together in a searchable online reading platform, available by subscription when it launches.

Choose how closely you want to read: line by line, verse by verse, chapter by chapter, or book by book. See Scripture beside the related narrative, search for a word or phrase, and adjust the text size. Try all four views in the sample reader.

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Explore six passages in the free sample reader now. The full platform is in development. Subscription pricing, launch date, and included content will be announced. Joining the launch list is free and does not start a paid subscription.

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MatthewChapter 5Verse 9

King James Scripture

⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Michael’s Narrative

The first words turned the world's expectations upside down.

The poor in spirit were blessed.

…

The peacemakers would be called the children of God.

Narrative excerpt from “The Mountain,” covering Matthew 5:1-48. Design and draft text may change.

Continue the Journey

A Story Worth
Sharing Together.

Help parishioners connect or reconnect with Scripture through personal reading, Bible study, and shared reflection. Explore the samples with your ministry team and consider how the creative narrative may serve your community’s love of Christ and study of the Bible.

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Written by George Michael Mercier, co-writer of The Girl Who Believes in Miracles. About the Author →

Questions Worth Asking

Faithful Reading.
Thoughtful Questions.

The purpose of the book, its respect for Scripture, and how it may support your reading and study.

Read All 20 Questions and Answers →

Does It Replace or Claim to Improve on the Bible?

No. Michael always defers to the original KJV text as the canonical, authoritative source. His creative narrative interpretation accompanies the Scripture to encourage engagement with it. It does not replace or correct the Bible, claim greater accuracy, or present new revelation.

Why Include the Entire King James Text?

Keeping the source text present allows readers to compare the narrative directly with Scripture. The intention is to include the complete KJV across the finished series, rather than substitute a shortened retelling for the Bible. The New Testament is being prepared first; the Old Testament is planned. The series is not yet complete, and passage coverage and final volume divisions are still being checked.

How Does the Author Approach Narrative Detail?

Michael approaches each passage as a narrative writer. Scene-setting, dialogue, emotional perspective, and pacing form part of his creative interpretation. Where the narrative expands, condenses, or gives particular attention to a moment, that is a storytelling decision, rather than a commentary on what Scripture should say. These creative details belong to the companion narrative; the original KJV remains the canonical, authoritative source.

Is This Adding to God’s Word?

The intention is not to add words to Scripture or present the narrative as inspired revelation. It is a separate literary work alongside the biblical text. The original text remains intact as the source for the project, with the creative narrative identified separately. Readers and church leaders are invited to explore the samples and consider the approach within their own reading and study practices.

How Is the Book Meant to Be Used?

Read the KJV passage first, then the related narrative, then return to Scripture. Keep the original text as your point of reference as you explore the author’s creative interpretation. Use it for personal reflection or discussion alongside your usual Bible reading, prayer, and study.

When Can I Buy the Books?

The first New Testament Experience volumes are in preparation, with an Amazon launch planned. Final contents, formats, pricing, purchase links, and release dates will be announced when ready. Joining the launch list is free and does not place an order.

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A New Way to Read.
A Timeless Reason to Begin.

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The Words You Know.
The Stories
You Feel.