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Where should I start reading the Bible?

Short answer

If you are new, start with the Gospel of John to see who Jesus is, then Mark for a fast-moving account of His life, Psalms for honest prayers, Proverbs for practical wisdom a chapter a day, and Romans for the gospel explained in depth. A simple daily rhythm helps: pray, read a short passage slowly, ask what it shows you about God and yourself, then talk to God about it.

The whole Bible is God's Word, given to teach us and shape our lives.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

— 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)

If you're new, start here

  • The Gospel of John — who Jesus is and why He came.
  • The Gospel of Mark — a fast-moving account of Jesus' life.
  • Psalms — honest prayers for every emotion.
  • Proverbs — practical wisdom (try a chapter a day).
  • Romans — the gospel explained in depth.

A simple daily rhythm

  1. Pray and ask God to speak to you.
  2. Read a short passage slowly.
  3. Ask: What does this show me about God? About myself? What will I do?
  4. Talk to God about what you read.

Assurance of salvation

When doubts come, stand on God's promises rather than your feelings:

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life.

— 1 John 5:11-13 (KJV)

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

— John 10:28 (KJV)

Scripture on this page is quoted from the King James Version.

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