What book of the Bible should I study first?

Gospel of Mark
The book of Mark is the shortest gospel and is a great place to start reading the Bible for the first time because it is short, punchy and to the point.
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In what order should the Bible be studied?

The books in the Bible were arranged according to the type of book it is. But this does not mean we have to read it in that order. There is no right or wrong order or way to read the Bible, it is a personal choice.
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Where do I start with Bible study?

It's best to start with John, as it's the easiest Gospel to read, identifies who Jesus really is, and prepares you for the other 3. It would help to read it 2 or 3 times to get a good understanding of the author, topic, context, and characters. Read 3 chapters per day. Concentrate on your reading.
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Where should new believers start reading the Bible?

Begin a project of reading a gospel and let it start with Luke. In the first verses of his gospel, Luke details his purpose to his disciple Theophilus “so that you will know the certainty of the things you've been taught.” This concept catapults the reader straight to the current day.
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What is the correct way to read the Bible?

How to Read the Bible Effectively
  1. What book of the Bible should I start with? ...
  2. Pray before starting. ...
  3. Meditate on single verses or small passages. ...
  4. Read whole chapters at a time. ...
  5. Read whole books. ...
  6. Use a study Bible. ...
  7. Try different translations. ...
  8. Use a Bible App and listen to the Bible.
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What Book Of The Bible Should I Read First?



Does it matter what order you read the Bible?

Reading the Gospels in any order will help people understand Christ better. It's not necessarily the order in which they are read, but a person's devotion to understanding and applying the teaching in the Gospels that is edifying and life-changing.
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Which Holy Bible should you read?

For many people, the New Living Translation (NLT) is the easiest version of the Bible to read because it uses normal modern English. It is an accurate thought-for-thought translation of the original languages of the Bible and is widely accepted.
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What's the easiest Bible to understand?

The Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) is an English translation of the Bible compiled by the World Bible Translation Center.
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How do you study the Bible?

10 Tips for Studying the Bible
  1. Begin your study with prayer.
  2. You don't have to start at the beginning.
  3. Choose a topic relevant to you.
  4. Get to know a character.
  5. Write down what you learn.
  6. Listen to the Bible online.
  7. Read or share with someone else.
  8. Look up what you don't understand.
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What is the best way to read the Bible in one year?

5 Steps to Use a Bullet Journal to Read the Bible in a Year
  1. Step 1: Choose a One-Year Bible Reading Plan. ...
  2. Step 2: Create a 12-Month Bullet Journal Bible Reading Tracker. ...
  3. Step 3: Write the Bible Readings Weekly or Monthly. ...
  4. Step 4: Check Off Days and Weeks of Readings As You Go.
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What happens if I don't read the Bible?

Without the regular infusion of hope from the Bible, we will more easily fall into despair. Feelings of hopelessness will grow instead of security in the promises of God. If you want to be tossed around by every struggle, succumb to every sorrow, and be overwhelmed by the pain of the world, neglect the scriptures.
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What happens when you read the Bible everyday?

Reading the Bible on a regular and consistent basis has several benefits. First, the Bible shows us God's character and provides us God's revelation of himself to his people. In each section of the Bible, we see God's holy, unchanging, faithful, gracious and loving character.
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Do you need to pray to go to heaven?

Do Christians think praying can help a dead person get into heaven? Not exactly. All Christians believe that only God can determine whether a person belongs in heaven or in hell. Entreaties on behalf of the deceased can't sway God from what's right, but post-mortem praying does have other uses.
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Why do I struggle to read the Bible?

One of the reasons the Bible is hard to read is because of the historical, language, and cultural gap between when it was written and your life today. On a side note, it's amazing how long ago the Bible was written and it is still changing people's lives all over the world!
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What keeps me from reading the Bible?

There are many reasons we don't desire to read the Bible. It could be conviction of sin in our life or guilt from our past sins that keeps us from reading His word. Or maybe God hasn't answered your prayers in the past and you've written Him off for now.
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What do you say at the end of a Bible reading?

How do I end a reading? If you are speaking in terms of Catholicism, you end a reading with "The Word of the Lord," and the Gospels are finished with "The Gospel of the Lord." To readings, the response is "Thanks be to God," while the response to Gospels is "Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ."
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Which Bible do Catholics use?

Translation Background

The New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE) is a Bible translation approved for use by the Catholic Church, receiving the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1991.
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Who wrote Bible?

Even after nearly 2,000 years of its existence, and centuries of investigation by biblical scholars, we still don't know with certainty who wrote its various texts, when they were written or under what circumstances. READ MORE: The Bible Says Jesus Was Real.
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Where is the Garden of Eden located?

The location of Eden is described in the Book of Genesis as the source of four tributaries. Various suggestions have been made for its location: at the head of the Persian Gulf, in southern Mesopotamia (now Iraq) where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers run into the sea; and in Armenia.
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How do you study the Bible in 3 simple steps?

Let's go through it together!
  1. Step 1: Develop a Plan. ...
  2. Step 2: Read the Passage and Take Note (SCRIPTURE) ...
  3. Step 3: What Observations can you Make (OBSERVATION) ...
  4. Step 4: Apply What You Read (APPLICATION) ...
  5. Step 5: Close in Prayer (PRAYER) ...
  6. Step 6: Repeat.
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