The ESV Following Jesus Bible is designed for children aged roughly eight to twelve, at the point where they are leaving a beginner's Bible behind and reading the full text for themselves. Nearly every other page carries a box answering the who, what, where, when or why of a particular passage.

Seeing Jesus sections explain how certain passages point to Christ, and Following Jesus sections connect the text to the hearts and lives of young readers. Additional content includes book introductions, a glossary, Old and New Testament timeline art, kid-friendly maps, and God's Word for Me When and God's Word for Me About pages orienting children to key Scriptures on particular topics.