![]() I love books, but since I graduated college in 2011, I’d been reading fewer books every single year. One year ago I looked at my Goodreads page and noticed that I had read only five books in 2014. If you’re reading less than you want, you’re not the only one. And the main message of the Psalms is that no matter our situation, we are most satisfied when we are doing what we were created to do: worship God.Want to read more? And does your reading list keep growing? It might be time to cross more books from your list this year than ever. In short: no matter what you’re going through, you can probably find a Psalm for that. ![]() You can find Psalms that were written when someone was over-the-moon-happy. You can find Psalms that were written when someone sinned. You can find Psalms that were written in good times. You can find Psalms where the writer was angry. ![]() ![]() This book has both the shortest chapter (Psalm 117) and the longest (Psalm 119) of the Bible in it, and Psalms contain verses about any feeling you might be going through. The Psalms were originally songs that people sang or chanted. “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12, ESV 6. One of the most well-known verses in this letter shows just how perfect of a read it is for teens. Paul was in some ways a mentor or spiritual “dad” to Timothy, and these letters were his advice to his mentee or spiritual “son”. Start with Mentor Advice: 1 Timothyīoth 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy were written by Paul. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:19-21, ESV 5. “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James touches on so many topics: what to do when trials come, how to act upon faith, how to tame the tongue, and so much more. It was perfect because I could read even just a few verses and find something I could apply that day. This was actually the book of the Bible I started with a few years ago when I decided to start reading the Bible for myself. I know a number of people who say that James is their favorite book of the Bible. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24, ESV 4. This is followed by what salvation is and how we attain it – by grace, through faith. First, he addresses sin in man and what the consequence of sin is. The book of Romans is by no means an easy read, but it is a good place to start, since in it, Paul covers the gospel in detailed steps. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. Although not necessarily in strict chronological order, the Gospel of John is where Jesus is clearly presented as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Start with Jesus: The Gospel of JohnĪny of the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are a good place to start, but John specifically wrote his eyewitness account so that the reader may believe that Jesus is the Messiah (John 20:31). “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1, ESV 2. Even if you grew up going to Sunday school every week, I can guarantee there are details you don’t know! Accounts of Abram/Abraham to Joseph can be found here. It tells of the beginning of time, starting with creation, the fall, the flood, and then goes on to tell the stories of the fathers of the faith. Genesis is (as the title says) the beginning of the Bible. Every part of the Bible is a good place to start, but some places may be easier to begin with than others. Of course, every part of the Bible is a good place to start, but some places may be easier to begin with than others. It was difficult to narrow it down, but I managed to reduce the list to six books I recommend you start with if you’re reading the Bible for the first time, or if you’re at a loss of what to read next. The thought didn’t leave me, though, and I wanted to be prepared the next time someone asked me where to start. I started listing various options and why I’d suggest them. There were so many books to choose from! So many that I love and would recommend. “Where should I start reading the Bible? What book of the Bible can you recommend?” It’s easy to have no idea where to begin.Ī while ago, someone asked me that very question. If you’ve never read the Bible before, getting started can seem daunting.
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