Need some tips..

[Metalhead777]

I know this sounds dumb but, whats the best book to start off with? i heard its better to start off in the New Testament.. thanks for the help..

[Josh]

i'm not very good at this but i've heard John is good to start with, and that makes sense...it's the last of the gospels, then you just move forward into the other stuff

[OldBadfish]

I am moving this to the Workshop forum where it will get more specialized responses.

BTW: John is a good place to start.

[LouisBooth]

John is a great start!!!! I would also recommend Luke. If you are wanting something to really study hard and make you think...Romans is always a great one.

[Dave Ulchers]

Here's the answer I gave last time this came up (http://www.christianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8935&perpage=10&display=&pagenumber=1):
Originally posted by Dave Ulchers
I'd start with Genesis 1 thu, oh, 4 or 5. Until it gets dull. That is so you know something of the problem which the Gospels solve.

Then John, then the book of the Apocalypse. Then Matthew. Then 2nd Peter. Then Romans. Then Jude. Then Luke. Then Acts. Then the two Timothy's. Then James. Then Mark....

Also, I find the language and footnotes of the NAB useful.

http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/

Of course, I still haven't put too much thought into the order. I'd be interested in feedback should you go that route.

[terpswm]

I started with John and then Luke... Now I read a chapter or 2 of Acts, a chapter from the Epistles depending on what I feel God wants me to brush up on, and whatever verse I get in my 'daily Bible reading' email.

But to start I like John, just because it focuses on Christ's divinity.

[StogusMaximus]

In a good number of Bibles, there is a reading plan. It will take you through the Bible in 1 year. It jumps you around from the OT to the NT each day/week. That way you can see how Jesus fullfilled th OT.

If you just want to get started and not follow a reading plan start with the NT, read the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. I have found Romans to be very inspiring and helpful.

One other idea is to read 1 Proverb each day. There are 31 Proverbs so you can read 1 each day according to the date. Follow? Today is the 9th so read Proverbs 9.

[amie]

Hi Metalhead,
now are you more confused than ever or what? start where you'd like, John is a great place to start though...
Blessings to you!

Amie :angel:

[Mr.Cheese]

That's a good question. John is a good place to start in.
I'd start with Matthew because the sermon on the mount is a very good read. Mark and Luke contain very similar info so you can skip them and go to John. I'd go in order from there. Mark and Luke are cool, but on your first time through the redundancy can get tedious. Reading and knowing the bible will pay off in ways you can't imagine.
-John

[StPaulofHurstbridge]

You can start with a prayer session! True but a little tongue in cheek....
For starters I would follow the preachers tal on Sunday and write down the scriptures quoted and read - and read these during the week - this will re-enforce what the preacher admonishes - after a while of doing this your hunger will lead you.....

[Kristen]

I agree, John is a great place to start.