Where should I start reading the Bible?
Because the Bible is a collection of 66 books, reading it cover to cover is not always the easiest route for a new reader. A common and practical suggestion is to begin with the Gospel of John in the New Testament: John presents who Jesus is as a self-contained narrative and, in…
Because the Bible is a collection of 66 books, reading it cover to cover is not always the easiest route for a new reader. A common and practical suggestion is to begin with the Gospel of John in the New Testament: John presents who Jesus is as a self-contained narrative and, in the author's own words, was written "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God"; it can be read without knowing the earlier books. As a second step, Mark (the shortest and fastest-moving of the four Gospels) or Luke (the one with the most detailed historical frame) works well. On the Old Testament side, Genesis lays the ground for the whole story, while the Psalms suit daily reading in small portions with their language of prayer and poetry. Proverbs, with its 31 chapters, is naturally arranged for a chapter a day. For steady reading, small but sustainable goals are recommended: one chapter a day, or one short book a week. The psalmist's phrase about meditating "day and night" reflects unhurried, regular reading rather than rushing to finish. This site offers two practical tools: the original introductions on the book pages summarize each book's context, and the reading plans section provides curated day-by-day routes such as "Start with John," "For Beginners" and "30 Days in the Psalms." Wherever you begin, every chapter page links to the next chapter with one tap; the reader, not the app, sets the pace.