reading the Bible

Liquid Dream · 03-19-2006, 04:59 AM

I was curious if anyone could tell me where to start reading in the Bible, and where do I read after that?

Marianne · 03-19-2006, 06:26 AM

the bible is a big book so much to read in it .i dont wear i started wen i 1st read it but i was like where to start ? after all everynite i sumtimes fall asleep with the bible on my tummy and wake up the next day feeling peace ,
Sumtimes wen i dont know wot im lookng for 2 read in the bible i talk to god to help me sense me.

Marianne

darkblue · 03-19-2006, 07:13 AM

You could start at the beginning of the old testament, and finish at the end of the new testament...

Really though, I don't think it matters.

lonestar_80 · 03-19-2006, 08:29 AM

Start at the gospels. MArk, Luke, John, and MAtthew. Then go onto the rest of the New Testament. Then read the Old testament to see how the prophecies of the coming of Jesus match. Good Luck.

Scout · 03-19-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lonestar_80

Start at the gospels. MArk, Luke, John, and MAtthew. Then go onto the rest of the New Testament. Then read the Old testament to see how the prophecies of the coming of Jesus match. Good Luck.

That's exactly what I would have suggested.

ElektraHere · 03-19-2006, 12:13 PM

Not to sound like a *** but I think you have the wrong forum. You should be asking a pastor, rev, priest, etc.

Scout · 03-19-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ElektraHere

Not to sound like a **** but I think you have the wrong forum. You should be asking a pastor, rev, priest, etc.

I disagree. There is a "Mind, Body, Spirit" forum on here that often gets spiritually-based topics. As long as the conversation stays within the boundaries of respect for all religions, I don't see why this poster couldn't have asked this question. There are plenty of folks on here who are Christians, Muslims, Jewish, and other religions. If you're not, and you don't have an answer for this question, you simply can choose not to post on it.

Or, you could have phrased it, "Not sure, but a pastor or rabbi might be able to give you some additional guidance here."

ElektraHere · 03-19-2006, 12:28 PM

Your right Scout my bad! Sometimes these post generate toxic debates. Thats what I was trying to avoid.

As for where to start, sometimes I just open it up and usually it has something to do with what I am going through.

HellFrost666 · 03-19-2006, 12:34 PM

Just a suggestion... Read some of the Gnostic Gospels that were discarded from the Bible. They add prosepective to it.

Scout · 03-19-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ElektraHere

Your right Scout my bad! Sometimes these post generate toxic debates. Thats what I was trying to avoid.

As for where to start, sometimes I just open it up and usually it has something to do with what I am going through.

No problem, I understand where you're coming from...I've seen threads on religion get locked pretty fast, too, because they escalate into personal attacks.

Sounds like some good suggestions are being generated in this topic, though, including your suggestion to leaf through the Bible. There aren't any rules, really, on how one should read it. In fact, my Bible has a section in the beginning that has suggested topics for common life issues/problems. I often refer to that when I'm deciding what to read, and also, if one goes to a religious bookstore, you can find "companion study guides" for Bibles that guide you through it.

03-19-2006, 04:59 AM	#1
Liquid Dream Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Gender: Female Age: 22 Posts: 55	reading the Bible I was curious if anyone could tell me where to start reading in the Bible, and where do I read after that? __________________ the hardest person to know is yourself Last edited by Liquid Dream; 03-19-2006 at 05:59 AM.

03-19-2006, 06:26 AM	#2
Marianne Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 28 Posts: 48	hi the bible is a big book so much to read in it .i dont wear i started wen i 1st read it but i was like where to start ? after all everynite i sumtimes fall asleep with the bible on my tummy and wake up the next day feeling peace , Sumtimes wen i dont know wot im lookng for 2 read in the bible i talk to god to help me sense me. Marianne

03-19-2006, 07:13 AM	#3
darkblue Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Gender: Male Posts: 5,085	You could start at the beginning of the old testament, and finish at the end of the new testament... Really though, I don't think it matters. __________________ _________________ Aut vincere aut mori. "Whoever loves; becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism." - Sigmund Freud Man is nothing else but that which he makes of himself. That is the first principle of existentialism - J.P. Sartre

03-19-2006, 12:13 PM	#6
ElektraHere Offline Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Coast Gender: Female Age: 37 Posts: 2,379	Not to sound like a *** but I think you have the wrong forum. You should be asking a pastor, rev, priest, etc. Last edited by kamurj; 03-19-2006 at 06:30 PM.

03-19-2006, 12:34 PM	#9
HellFrost666 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Marclar Gender: Male Age: 31 Posts: 1,533	Just a suggestion... Read some of the Gnostic Gospels that were discarded from the Bible. They add prosepective to it. __________________ I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I dont think I can carry on Carry on this cold and empty life Oh...no! My spirits are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood spills over... Don't worry... the middle 6 is still silent.

03-19-2006, 08:29 AM	#4
lonestar_80 Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 157	Start at the gospels. MArk, Luke, John, and MAtthew. Then go onto the rest of the New Testament. Then read the Old testament to see how the prophecies of the coming of Jesus match. Good Luck.

03-19-2006, 12:28 PM	#8
ElektraHere Offline Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Coast Gender: Female Age: 37 Posts: 2,379	Your right Scout my bad! Sometimes these post generate toxic debates. Thats what I was trying to avoid. As for where to start, sometimes I just open it up and usually it has something to do with what I am going through.