Reading the Bible

[HipHop]

In my old age I'm starting to look at things differently, and starting to find that the religion that I've been putting off for a while is becoming something I'm more interested in focusing on.

I'd like to start reading the Bible, but I remember being told once that its difficult to read. That you couldn't read it and fully understand it like you could a traditional, front to back book.

How many people read the Bible, and how would you recommend I start?

 

[Juke99]

Ya know, there is a "Bible for Dummies" book...their book series is outstanding...you could always try that.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Ya know, there is a "Bible for Dummies" book...their book series is outstanding...you could always try that.

Really?? I never knew that. That's interesting.

There's also an American Standard version, if I'm not mistaken. I'm old school, I still use King James.

Anyway, best place to start is at a christian bookstore. Life Christian Bookstore is one that my minister friend goes to quite often for book stuff.

 

[Juke99]

Really?? I never knew that. That's interesting.

There's also an American Standard version, if I'm not mistaken. I'm old school, I still use King James.

Anyway, best place to start is at a christian bookstore. Life Christian Bookstore is one that my minister friend goes to quite often for book stuff.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Well dig that. They'll make a "For Dummies" book on anything these days.

 

[Juke99]

Well dig that. They'll make a "For Dummies" book on anything these days.

I am considering buying a Siberian Husky....I thought to myself, "Self...they couldn't possibly have written a dummies book for Huskies...could they?"

 

[WoodysGirl]

I am considering buying a Siberian Husky....I thought to myself, "Self...they couldn't possibly have written a dummies book for Huskies...could they?"

AAAGGGHHH!!! I hate you Juke!!!...LMAO...

I should've known who I was talking to...

 

[Juke99]

AAAGGGHHH!!! I hate you Juke!!!...LMAO...

I should've known who I was talking to...

What????

Did you think I made that up???

Look..here's the link to the dummies site.... http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/

 

[WoodysGirl]

What????

Did you think I made that up???

Look..here's the link to the dummies site.... http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/

Ok I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Juke. I should've known you would never pull my leg. :

But that is too special. I'm gonna have to go to the bookstore on Sat. to find out what's in it. mmm, mmm, mmm. (shaking head and speaking to self) Bible for Dummies...

 

[Juke99]

Ok I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Juke. I should've known you would never pull my leg. :

But that is too special. I'm gonna have to go to the bookstore on Sat. to find out what's in it. mmm, mmm, mmm. (shaking head and speaking to self) Bible for Dummies...

Bookstore????

Amazon dear, Amazon....

 

[k19]

Speaking of talking to ones self J.

I was wondering, to myself and now to you 2, if we could get them to combine

with

and we could give it a "certain person" we all know here

 

[WoodysGirl]

Bookstore????

Amazon dear, Amazon....

I'm going shopping this weekend. Got $$ to spend. Might as well entertain the mind. Besides I like trolling through the bookstore. When I was young I used to voluntarily go to the library and hang.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Speaking of talking to ones self J.

I was wondering, to myself and now to you 2, if we could get them to combine

with

and we could give it a "certain person" we all know here

Why whoever do you mean?? You should know all the posters here are smart, wise, and willing to conced their points.

 

[k19]

baaaaaahaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaa

ok enough for one night I'm off to wear my cape and play superhero with my youngest

 

[Juke99]

baaaaaahaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaa

ok enough for one night I'm off to wear my cape and play superhero with my youngest

*smile*

At least YOU have your priorities in order...

Sounds like a blast..have fun..

 

[Avery]

The Bible is hard to read. You'll often find yourself checking to see who someone was or where somewhere is, it can be pretty daunting.

It seriously wouldn't hurt to read something like 'Bibles for Dummies' then tackle the actual book. I think you'll be able to follow along better.

 

[Crown Royal]

In my old age I'm starting to look at things differently, and starting to find that the religion that I've been putting off for a while is becoming something I'm more interested in focusing on.

I'd like to start reading the Bible, but I remember being told once that its difficult to read. That you couldn't read it and fully understand it like you could a traditional, front to back book.

How many people read the Bible, and how would you recommend I start?

Back to your question....the Bible, in my opinion, doesn't have to be read in any sort of order. You can try (I did once), but I find you get the same out of it if you just pick a book that is relevant to you and read.

I try to read a few chapters a day...have been for a while.

Of course, I am an agnostic, so you may choose to take advice from one of the better versed theists on the board.

 

[Crown Royal]

The Bible is hard to read. You'll often find yourself checking to see who someone was or where somewhere is, it can be pretty daunting.

It seriously wouldn't hurt to read something like 'Bibles for Dummies' then tackle the actual book. I think you'll be able to follow along better.

I find it helpful to get a Bible with a good concordance and set of footnotes...there are several study Bibles on the market.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Speaking of talking to ones self J.

I was wondering, to myself and now to you 2, if we could get them to combine

with

and we could give it a "certain person" we all know here

Combine them and you get...Nostradumbarse? :

 

[Chief]

A companion book (like Woody's Girl suggested) is a good idea.

And like someone else said, it doesn't have to be read in any particular order.

I think it might be best to start at the beginning of the New Testament -- the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) and study the life of Jesus and go from there.