Bible Reading Survival Guide

Book excerpt: We can easily be overwhelmed by the Bible. We may try to read it, only to find ourselves stuck in a confusing book or chapter. Included in this guide are brief explanations of how the Bible came to be written and how the books were collected together and later declared to be Holy Scripture by the church. You will discover several outlines of the story of the Bible to help orient you to the flow of the narrative. You will find four reading plans that will take you through the sweep of the biblical story at varying levels. The reading guide in chapter two acts as a running commentary through the reading plans. The last chapter succinctly discusses resources and methods for diving deeper into a book or passage of the Bible. This guide will help you begin a life-long habit of reading the Bible.