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1 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | ngkh | 141279 | ||
If I were to start afresh to read the bible or if a non believer wants to know about the bible which book shall I start to read 1st? Genesis in OT or Matthew in NT. I had so much "trouble" trying to stay at Genesis that I jumped to the 4 Gospels first and very much later tried Genesis again until I'm stuck at Chronicles. Jumped again to Acts - Galatians and then tried to go back to Chronicles. Am now reading other materials (books) that is subject based, scriptures are refered from the bible to support what was discussed. I find that I understand the scriptures better this way but its bits of pieces here and there. I don't see the chronological order except to where I had read in the bible. My Pastor wants us to at least read the bible cover to cover once. If I do so, I know I will just run thru without understanding the scriptures. What should I do? Reading postings in this forum also helped a lot. |
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2 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | prayon | 141369 | ||
Greetings, I agree with greentwiga that John is the best book to read for a new believer, but if I understand you right you are not a new believer. I will answer your question with a question - What version are you reading? The King James version is a beautiful version but I believe it is not the best one to use to get an understanding as you seem you want to do. If I was to recommend a bible version for you I would recommend that you use a God's Word translation or use the message bible. Both are much easier to understand and much easier to follow. Hope this helps you. prayon | ||||||
3 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | ngkh | 141373 | ||
Thank you for replying. I have NKJV Study bible, NKJV small bible and NIV bible on my PDA. Also whole series of audio NIV bible in CD for listening in the car. I am totaly lost IN KJV. I don't think its the version that mattered except for KJV but I find OT forgive my expression "very dry" then like Tolkins LOTR. I'm not the reading type and because I was also new then. Did not understand the historical events as well as the value of scriptures then. Was told to read it like a story book, I was advised. So instead of reading the bible, I listen to them in the car. I spent at least 2 hrs a day driving so its a very good oportunity for my so called "quiet time" and use my PDA whenever I have the oportunity to continue when I'm not in the car. I'm not sure that is good and I don't want to recommend what I do to new believers. |
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4 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | prayon | 141412 | ||
Hi, When I went to ministry college one of the things I had to do was read the entire bible. A good bit of it I listened to on tape in the car while driving. I had a version that had some sound effects with it and it was great to listen to. People learn in different ways, so I believe that if you learn better by listening than by reading then there is nothing wrong with listening to the tapes. I am adding from Matt 6 concerning the Lords prayer from the Message Bible to let you know why I think it is a great book to read to understand. Have a blessed day! prayon Mat 6:1 "Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don't make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won't be applauding. Mat 6:2 "When you do something for someone else, don't call attention to yourself. You've seen them in action, I'm sure--'playactors' I call them--treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. They get applause, true, but that's all they get. Mat 6:3 When you help someone out, don't think about how it looks. Mat 6:4 Just do it--quietly and unobtrusively. That is the way your God, who conceived you in love, working behind the scenes, helps you out. Mat 6:5 "And when you come before God, don't turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? Mat 6:6 "Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. Mat 6:7 "The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Mat 6:8 Don't fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. Mat 6:9 With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Mat 6:10 Set the world right; Do what's best-- as above, so below. Mat 6:11 Keep us alive with three square meals. Mat 6:12 Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Mat 6:13 Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You're in charge! You can do anything you want! You're ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes. Mat 6:14 "In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can't get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. Mat 6:15 If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God's part. |
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