How Do You Begin Reading The Bible?
Most people recognize the spiritual and practical value of the Bible, but few make habit of reading it regularly. For some, it’s an issue of discipline. Others find the content difficult to follow, and they give up. Whatever your story, following these simple steps will get you off to a running start on your spiritual journey. Begin reading the Gospel of Matthew. The Bible is actually a collection of 66 individual books – all are worth reading, but some have more practical relevance to life today. The Gospel of Matthew (part of the New Testament) will introduce you to the life and teachings of Jesus. Be sure you are using a modern Bible translation. Since the Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek, English Bibles vary a bit in their wording, depending on the time of their translation. For example, the popular King James Version came about in 1611 – nearly 400 years ago. The grammar used is very old-fashioned – full of beauty, but difficult to grasp. I recommend the New Living
