It can be both fascinating and challenging to read the Bible. It’s critical to realize that the Bible functions somewhat like a small library. It contains 66 works produced by various authors for various reasons at various times. We acknowledge that every book in the Bible contains messages from God. However, some are more directly relevant to us than others, and some are simpler to understand than others.
The most important advice
Possibly the most significant guidance we can offer you on this topic is to read the Bible slowly, with prayer, and with the expectation that God will communicate to you through it.
Start with Genesis
Starting at the beginning is an excellent place to start while reading the Bible. You will read about how God created the world, [how sin] entered the world, and [how the Lord began to develop a people to honor Him] in the book of Genesis. Next, turn to the New Testament and pick up one or two of the Gospels that describe Jesus’ life. As the shortest of the Gospels, Mark will provide you with a brief synopsis. John demonstrates unequivocally that Jesus is God’s everlasting Son.
Read the Psalms
You could read a portion or the entirety of the Psalms by returning to the Old Testament. These are a selection of worship songs for God. It will assist you in concentrating on God. The fact that the book explores every emotion experienced by a human being makes it much better. There will be a psalm to convey whatever you are experiencing at any given time and bring it to God. Go back and read some of Paul’s letters in the New Testament. You receive a pretty clear summary of God’s salvation plan in Romans. You learn how to [serve God gladly] by finding your joy in Him in Philippians.
From front to back
You could then wish to begin reading the Bible cover to cover. If you don’t comprehend everything, don’t worry. No one ever does. That is the reason we are still learning from it thousands of years after it was written. There could be lengthy, confusing, or even dull passages in the Old Testament. Try not to skip them, though. The Old Testament teaches us a great deal about God’s nature, about being human, and about the necessity of a Savior. It could be beneficial to read something from both the Old and New Testaments each day to make sure you are getting spiritually fed every day.
It can also be beneficial to concentrate on specific themes and discover what the Bible has to say about them after reading the Bible cover to cover. One excellent resource for doing so is the YouVersion Reading Plans. See a summary of the reading lists we have created for you by clicking this link, or visit the YouVersion homepage to find a plethora of reading lists covering a wide range of topics.
Read together with others
To sum up, we are not Christians by ourselves. Thus, reading the Bible is not merely a matter of personal preference. Make sure the church you attend proclaims the word of God. Additionally, house groups are available in good churches where you can study the Bible with other believers and get greater knowledge from God’s Word.
