Do you have to read the Bible in order of Books?

Question

I am in Genesis but I need to read something in Samuel, is it ok to skip around?

Answer 1

Yes, Some times I pray to God to let me flip to the right page some times it land in Genesis and some times it lands in the Revelation but the really cool thing is is that it all ways has something to do with what happened or would happened. Like one time when I was young I really wanted to go play Baseball with my friends and my mother said that I had to mow the Yard ( It was a leave it to Beaver type of mower you know a push mower ) and I prayed and said God let me turn to the right page and It landed in the Ten Commandments and I read that part about you should honer your parents and I mowed the Yard and did not think about playing Baseball.

Answer 2

Here is my humble suggestion.

1. Start w/ the 4 gospels and Acts. Why? Because Jesus, the Son of God, explained much of what the Bible really means. Example Luke 24:44-45. The book of Acts on the other hand is the account of the apostles missionary work and how God proved to be w/ them Chapter 7 of Acts is really like a short Biblical summary.

2. Finish the other books of the New Testament (NT).

3. Note, the passages in the Old Testament that were quoted in the NT. ( Better if you have a Bible Concordance)

3. Read those cross-references.

4. Read the entire OT

Answer 3

Sure. It is hard to read the Bible straight through as long as you are in the word that is what matters. When I started reading the Bible seriously I started in the New Testament. Try getting an exhaustive concordance with a Hebrew/Greek dictionary in the back. Also if you don't already get a Bible that provides cross-references for you. If you get confused both are great at clearing things up. When I am studying I end up all over the place.

Answer 4

No you need not read them in order. Start with John. Very good place to start. then read the other gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke. Then go to Acts which is next finish up the New Testament. Then read the Old Testament. Helps you to see the prophecy as you read. This is just my suggestion. I preferred that way. But the main thing is getting into Gods word. You wont regret this decision. Peace out..........

Answer 5

It's perfectly okay to skip around. The Bible encourages this, where it says that you many need to study "here a little, there, a little" in order to understand scripture fully. "Isa 28:13 Therefore shall the word of Jehovah be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken."

Secondly, the more expensive Bibles have cross-reference along the middle of the pages and as footnotes, which can be used to follow up on other related passages.

And with today's technology, one can always use the search engines that are available on Bible CD, DVD and the Internet.

A note of caution, though. Any Bible student needs to be very careful with this and ensure that the context is always taken into consideration. A somewhat hilarious situation may develop if this is ignored. For example, three random and out-of-context passages , in sequence are : (I wouldn't even take the time to list where the passages are taken from, but they are all in the New Testament).

"And Judas went and hanged himself"
"Go ye therefore and do likewise"
"Friend, what thou doest, do quickly".

This means that Jesus is saying that you need to go and hang yourself immediately!!!

Yes, you can skip around but take care.

Answer 6

Yes, there is no rule to where start in the Bible or what to read first or last. I started in Mark and then went to Revelation. I have also read all the Books of the New Testament. So read on and learn what God wants you to learn.

Answer 7

When I first started reading the Bible, several years ago, I just simply opened it and read whatever was in front of me.
I was amazed at how it seemed as though I was being directed to read the scriptures that I needed at the time.
Now, as a Christian preacher, writer and Evangelist I still practice that method of reading my Bible.

Answer 8

Of course. It isn't neccessarily in a progressive order, meaning that you have to read the previous book to understand the next one. Enjoy Samuel!

Answer 9

I like studying one book thoroughly. I read it, cross reference it, read various versions of the book. I recently spent 2 nights studying Galations, Ephesians, and Romans.
I think whatever system that is best for you is the way to go but pray for the clear meaning of each book and chapter.

Answer 10

I guess the consensus is yes. That is how I also feel. Although I have read it in order. I have also read through in different ways such as the smaller books first to the larges.