What Books of the Bible to Read Next?

[Ramalama]

I’ve read Matthew, Mark, First Corinthians, and Jonah. (OK, Jonah was small, but it’s still a book!) I’ll have about ten days off starting at the end of this week and would like to read a different book of the bible each day, starting with Luke, John, and Acts, followed by Genesis and Exodus. After that, I’m stumped. Can anyone give me suggestions on the next books to read?

My objective is simple, I know very little about Christianity and I’m trying to learn. I’m also working hard at being a Catholic while attending RCIA. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

 

[puzzleannie]

I would not try to read this fast.
my suggestion would be, over the months leading up to confirmation and the other sacraments, a slow, contemplative reading of Acts of the Apostles, using a devotional commentary like the one from Word Among Us, or the devotional bible study from Loyola Press, or the Ignatius Press rsv-ce version with notes by Scott Hahn.

 

[Hellisreal]

I’ve read Matthew, Mark, First Corinthians, and Jonah. (OK, Jonah was small, but it’s still a book!) I’ll have about ten days off starting at the end of this week and would like to read a different book of the bible each day, starting with Luke, John, and Acts, followed by Genesis and Exodus. After that, I’m stumped. Can anyone give me suggestions on the next books to read?

Well, You are on a crash course I see.

Yes, I suggest you read the book of John. Real Presence comes to mind.

 

[Ramalama]

Thanks for your comments. Note my reading these books does not preclude study after the initial reading - which I’m planning to do. At Fr. Groeschel’s recommendation I read through Matthew and Mark, each at one sitting. I found it quite helpful and rewarding.

Re the question of how I got to the current situation, it’s because of my interest, questions I had, stepping into a bible class that has been session for years, etc.

In the next week I will have lots of time with little to do except feed my dogs, work in my woodshop, and read the Bible, so I thought it was a simple question.

Let me rephrase it, if you have read, Genesis, Exodus, Jonah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, and First Corinthians, what would you read next? And I’m asking you, it’s your opinion I’m interested in. Thanks again!

 

[geauxtigers]

My suggestions are: Hebrews, Galatians, Ephesians

 

[Hellisreal]

I agree with Hebrews too. Romans would be good also. Just my personal opinion, not backed up by any scholars.

 

[ApostateRLDS]

Thanks for your comments. Note my reading these books does not preclude study after the initial reading - which I’m planning to do. At Fr. Groeschel’s recommendation I read through Matthew and Mark, each at one sitting. I found it quite helpful and rewarding.

Re the question of how I got to the current situation, it’s because of my interest, questions I had, stepping into a bible class that has been session for years, etc.

In the next week I will have lots of time with little to do except feed my dogs, work in my woodshop, and read the Bible, so I thought it was a simple question.

Let me rephrase it, if you have read, Genesis, Exodus, Jonah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, and First Corinthians, what would you read next? And I’m asking you, it’s your opinion I’m interested in. Thanks again!

Jeremiah.

 

[Ramalama]

Wonderful! Thank you all for the recommendations. I can’t wait to get started.

 

[MH84]

I agree with Hebrews too. Romans would be good also. Just my personal opinion, not backed up by any scholars.

I think its wise to have a basic understanding of the significance of Old Tetament priesthood before reading Hebrews to get the full message (unless your bible has good study notes). I know that Scott hahn once recommended the great place to start in the Bible is the Gospel of John.