Read the Bible Daily
The Bible is God's inspired Word. Besides revealing the Good News about forgiveness and eternal life, it can also answer the many questions you will have as you try to live a life that pleases God. It will enable you to be "thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:17, NIV).
Here are some suggestions as you begin reading the Bible on a daily basis:
1. Try reading the New Testament books in this order:
3. Read through the Psalms—the Old Testament book of worship—to enrich your devotion to God.
4. Read Proverbs to gain wisdom and common sense, and to strengthen your relationships with other people.
5. Pray for understanding. The Holy Spirit will help you (Psalm 119:18), and you will begin to see life from God's perspective.
6. Whenever you can, talk with others about what you are learning.
Here are some suggestions as you begin reading the Bible on a daily basis:
1. Try reading the New Testament books in this order:
- First, read through the Gospel of John, a chapter a day. This will help you understand the basic facts about the Gospel.
- Then read Acts for the exciting story of how Christ's first disciples spread the Good News of His death and resurrection.
- Next, read some of the letters that Christ's apostles wrote to these first disciples—all of whom were new in their faith just like you. These letters include Romans through 3 John.
- Then, go back and read one of the other three gospels: Matthew, Mark or Luke.
3. Read through the Psalms—the Old Testament book of worship—to enrich your devotion to God.
4. Read Proverbs to gain wisdom and common sense, and to strengthen your relationships with other people.
5. Pray for understanding. The Holy Spirit will help you (Psalm 119:18), and you will begin to see life from God's perspective.
6. Whenever you can, talk with others about what you are learning.
