Question: Where Should I Start When Reading the Bible?
Answer: In general, any Bible reading is better than no Bible reading.
Probably, the least effective way to read the Bible is to start on page 1 and read straight through to the end.
The different sections, or books, of the Bible are grouped by category more so than in chronological order. Therefore, a sequential reading doesn’t always make sense.
However, to have a specific Bible reading plan in place allows for the systemic method of reading the Bible. This website offers several Bible reading plans for you to consider.
[See more Bible FAQs for answers to other frequently asked questions.]
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