How can I study the bible better?

Question

I want to study the bible for myself what chapter would be good place to start.

Answer 1

start with leviticus...

Answer 2

I would read the 3 synoptic Gospels first, starting with Matthew, then John and the book of Acts.
After that , u can choose to start reading the letters to the congregations, but to keep it simple, i would go back to the history, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, and then enjoy Job thru Ecclesiastes for golden nuggets of information. That leaves u with the big and minor prophets, letters , and Revelation which all require deep study and thought. I'd also use a Bible that has cross references in it and a good concordance.

If u'd like a free home bible study, based on topical subjects from the first sin and why we suffer now to the resurrection hope and why the messiah had to die, u can click on a tab on the bottom right of this site http://www.watchtower.org/

Answer 3

Many people advocate reading the Bible from cover to cover or book by book. While there is something to be said for this method, it is not the most effective way to study the Bible.

The Bible was written by 40 different men over a period of 1500 years. Because of this, the Bible is not segregated into categories where everything about a particular topic is in one book or chapter like it would be in a textbook in school. Texts must be compared with texts, line upon line, precept upon precept, to find out what the whole Bible has to say on any one topic. You can not make a religion on one text, one chapter, or even one book. The whole Bible must be taken in unison to see the underlying harmony and unity of doctrine that it presents. One author might view a topic from one angle, another from a different angle. Each angle gives a unique perspective, but not the whole picture. To gain the greatest insight, all the angles must be included and studied.

Try studying topics that are of interest to you. Get a good concordance, a bible dictionary and using the concordance, find all the texts about a particular topic. For instance, let's say that you want to find out about life after death. You would look up all the texts on death, soul, immortality, hell, heaven etc. In this way you can find out what all the writers of the Bible had to say on this topic. Be careful to read the context around each verse to understand what is happening. Pray for enlightenment from the Holy Spirit, who is the overseer of the Bible. Leave behind preconceived notions, they will hinder your study by blinding you to the truth as God meant it to be revealed.

Answer 4

Attend classes that will teach you to read it in Hebrew and Greek, including the nuances of the words. Study the way in which the Bible was composed over a couple of millennia, and become familiar with the cultural context of each book (or with the psalms and proverbs, each chapter). Study the various counsels that chose the books that eventually became included in our current Bible, and look at least somewhat into the books that were rejected.

Either do all this, or find a group of scholars who have done so. To do otherwise is to approach the book without the respect it deserves. Which, sadly, is what most Christians do.

Answer 5

The key to Bible study is God. Read this verse. James 1:5 "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." Take your Bible, and ask God for wisdom like the verse says and begin to read. Don't go for distance, but read looking for understanding. It will amaze you how it opens up to you if you genuinely want the truth. It really doesn't matter where you read, with a little practice you will find the parts that interest you. The Old testament starts with crreation, the New Testament with the life of Christ. After the gospels are the teachings about the church. John is often the book recommended if you don't have any background in the Bible. Go for it, and God bless you as you seek it out.

Answer 6

Dear Cattitude-
Yea!! Bible study is so good and important.

The book of John is a good place to start. Pray at the beginning of each bible study. Read,ask questions. Check answers in the bible.

It would be good to be in a bible study with others too. Precept Ministries has bible studies all over the USA and other countries.

Their web site is Precept.org

I have been doing their studies for years now. They offer many in depth, inductive studies.

If you have other bible study question feel free to contact me.
Sincerely - Redeemed

2 Timothy 2:15 "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth."

Answer 7

Phalms, Proverbs
Also the new Testament
Matthew, Mark Luke and John
These books have what Jesus taught in red
Like the beautitudes
Maybe it would be best to start there

This is a good on-line source

http://www.biblegateway.com/
BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in over 50 versions and 35 languages.

Blessings to you
Be Blessed!

Answer 8

Well there are many places to start
But i wiould pray and ask God to show where he would like you to begin
He may have something he wants to show through the Bible
John is a good book if you are a new christian.
I really like psalms when i am discouraged or just want to read
There some great stories books to like Ester Job Genesis Exodus and Joshua all of them are true
Hebrews is about faith
there are great studies out there also.
"Experienceing God" is a powereful one

Well I hope this helps

Answer 9

Do you have a Christian book store near you? They have little bible studies that are on all different sorts of subjects, you can browse and see what interests you. I am in a bible study at church, but I also got one of those personal studies about prayer...it's really interesting! God bless you for seeking Him!

Answer 10

I always like to start at the beginning, which of course would be Genesis.

If you would like to concentrate on just the New Testament, I think Mark is a good Gospel to start with, because it is the oldest Gospel. If you wanted to go chronologically based on when the books were written, you could start with the writings of Paul. I think 1 Thessalonians is the oldest.

Answer 11

I would say start in the new testament chapters first, then go all way back to Genesis. It gives you a better understanding of Jesus and God and their ways.