I purchase the Life Application for myself many years ago and have made it my number one study Bible. When ever I want to give a Bible as a gift I purchase the Life Application. I get great comments back from everyone. It is a doorway into greater study. I purchased this set for my Tuesday Bible Study group. I use the summary in the beginning of each book to familize everyone on what we will be studying. And I would be lost without the profiles. This is the Bible to use when you are serious about gaining in understanding.