The illustrated edition. A growing visual library.
Give the names a face.
Creation. A garden. Exile. Explore Genesis 1–5 in ink-wash scenes, with the written passage alongside. Free, with no card required.
Try the sampleAN ANCIENT STORY. A NEW WAY IN.
The greatest story ever told.
See it unfold—one illustrated chapter at a time.
Picture the people. Follow the story. Scripture stays word for word. Read every chapter as text for free, or explore Genesis 1–5 in Visual.
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01 / A GLIMPSE INSIDEDaniel 3:25 · Preview artworkOPEN THE SAMPLE ↓
PUT THE NAMES IN THE SCENE
So many names.
So many places.
One story worth knowing.
A name becomes a face. A place becomes a scene. Read the passage alongside the illustrations, then turn to the text whenever you want the words alone. The pictures are an artistic interpretation; Scripture remains your source.
DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Spend a moment
inside the story.
Start with a scene from Daniel. Switch between the artwork and the words. Notice what stays with you.
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Into the fire
Daniel 3:21
Scripture, brought into view. This scene is a taste of the art; explore the growing library to find your next illustrated chapter.
Open this passageMade for the way you actually read.
Some days you want to see the scene. Some days, just the words. There’s room for both.
THE SCRIPTURE TEXT
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1 · KJV
When you need a quiet page.
Every book. Every chapter. Just the words, beautifully set. Read free without an account.
Open the free readerTHE CHRONOLOGICAL READING PLAN
The beginning is bigger
than Genesis.
Begin with John 1, Proverbs 8, and Psalm 90. Then follow a suggested path across books, bringing passages together by the part of the story they describe. Each reading waits for your progress, rather than a date on the calendar.
Follow the Chronological planTHE PLAN BEGINS
Open a chapter freely. Return to the plan to keep following its sequence.
SOMETHING TO COME BACK TO
The story keeps unfolding.
We’re building a visual edition chapter by chapter, with two new releases planned each week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Explore what’s published now; membership includes new chapters as they arrive.
Explore the growing edition
Daniel 5 · Preview artworkCIRCLES
The lesson ends. Your study doesn’t have to.
The question belongs beside the verse that raised it. In the app, follow a lesson live, add your own notes, and take its connected passages into your Precept Book. Leave with something you can open again.
Everyone on the same page.
Follow the teacher’s place, explore a connection on your own, then rejoin the lesson.
Make room for your question.
Ask where you’re reading, with questions and replies kept together.
Keep what you want to revisit.
Add the lesson’s offered ideas and linked passages to your own Precept Book.
SOJOURNER MEMBERSHIP
See the story.
Keep the connections.
Visual. Speak. Word studies. Precept Book. Circles.
Scripture text and Genesis 1–5 stay free.
See the current libraryA LITTLE CLARITY
Before you
turn the page.
Good questions deserve clear answers.
What is VBT: The Visual Bible?
The greatest story ever told, one illustrated chapter at a time. VBT pairs word-for-word Scripture with a growing Visual edition. Picture the people and places, then read the passage alongside the artwork. The complete Scripture text is free.
Can I start without paying or making an account?
Yes. Read the complete Scripture text and released Genesis 1–5 in Visual for free, with no account or card needed. A free account keeps your place across devices. Membership includes the published Visual library and advanced app tools: Speak, word studies, Precept Book, and Circles.
Who is VBT for?
Readers who love a story they can see. People who grew up on comics and manga. Anyone curious about the names and places in Scripture, whether it’s your first reading or your fiftieth. Start on your own, share a passage with your family, or explore it with your small group.
How do I start reading?
Try Genesis 1–5 in Visual, open a familiar passage as text, or choose a person or reading plan to follow. Every Scripture chapter is free to read. Sign in with a free account when you want your place and plan progress to follow you across devices.
Is the whole Bible already illustrated?
Not yet. The Visual edition is growing chapter by chapter. We plan 2 new chapters each week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; the reader’s library shows what is published now. Some artwork around the site previews scenes beyond that library. The complete Scripture text is already free to read.
Can I read in chronological order?
Yes, as text. Timeline and our Chronological reading plan offer an authored sequence based on the passages’ narrative settings, connecting chapters across books. It is a suggested reading path, rather than a claim to settle every historical date. Choose Canon for the familiar book order. The Visual library currently follows Canon order and grows as chapters are published.
What does a membership include?
Published Visual chapters and new releases, plus advanced app tools: Speak to find passages and save thoughts; explore word meanings with Strong’s numbers in supported study surfaces; build your Precept Book; and study together in Circles. Benefits continue while your plan is active. Solo covers one reader, Duo two, and Friends & Family six, including you. Separate accounts. Included invitations cost nothing extra. Free tools and allowances remain available where offered.
Can I try Visual before subscribing?
Yes. Released Genesis 1–5 are free in Visual, with no card, timer, or automatic subscription. Scripture text stays free. Membership adds the rest of the published Visual library and advanced app study tools. New monthly and annual subscriptions start with payment; there is no subscription trial.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel renewal from your account. Membership benefits continue until the end of your paid period. After that, Scripture text, Genesis 1–5 in Visual, and available free tools remain open.
Can I use VBT with my small group or church?
Yes. In the app, a Circle brings your reading track, lessons, and passage questions into one place. Each person can explore independently and return to the live lesson. Joining a Circle does not itself open the full Visual library: readers need their own membership or a covered plan seat. Classroom admission gives access to lesson chapters. Group and church plans are under Membership; request setup by email. No call required.
Can I listen to the chapters?
Professional narration, where available. Listen to recorded chapter audio in the app without a paid membership. Not every chapter has audio yet.
How is the artwork made?
Our founder is a graphic designer and guides every illustration through design and final approval. AI-assisted tools are part of that process. The ink-wash-style artwork follows the written passage; the pictures are artistic interpretations, and Scripture stays word for word alongside them. Our story page explains the process.