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Anna_s_Mom
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I was just given a bible (yesterday) where should I begin reading it? Should I start at the beginning and read it straight through? should I start with proverbs? then where?
So many places to start! But I agree with puzzleannie that at this point in your life, the Psalms would be a great place for you to start. When you’re done, and then start on the Gospels, you’ll be amazed how the New Testament refers to Psalms often.for you, since you are struggling so in your life right now, begin with the Psalms. Read one slowly and prayerfully each day. You will find all the emotions and troubles you have reflected in them. Then begin Mark’s gospel, the shortest, and read one section each day, slowly, prayerfully, think about it, journal about it. The first order of business is to pray with the psalms and to hear the good news of Jesus.
As someone else suggested, the best way to get started is to read with the Church through the Liturgy. If you go to my web page linked below, you will find weekly reflections on the Sunday readings. You will also find lots of other tips for getting started.I was just given a bible (yesterday) where should I begin reading it? Should I start at the beginning and read it straight through? should I start with proverbs? then where?