Read the Bible in the order it was written.
Reading the Bible is opening the door to the history of God’s people from the beginning of mankind to the first century and through prophecy down to our very day and in to the future. Whether you believe the Bible is God’s way of communicating with us or simply a literary work one cannot ignore it as a foundation of culture and moral principles for a large percentage of the world and worthy of study. I feel that if you really read and study the Bible with an open mind you cannot fail to see the signs that set it as a unique letter that could only have originated from a superior being that has our best interest at heart.
The bible was handwritten by forty men over sixteen centuries however the actual content was directed by God himself. It is for this reason that reading the Bible is not simply an intellectual exercise but a way to connect with the Almighty and learn about the purpose of life. You are probably skeptic about these claims and I can’t blame you. In a world with so much hypocrisy and false claims, to say that one can have direct communication with our Creator’s mind can seem naive at the very least.
However it is easy to find out if this claim is true or not. Set aside a ten minutes a day and start reading a chapter or two a day. Don’t only read the Bible, study it. Find people who share your love or interest for the Bible and ask them for help in studying the Bible.
A good way of reading the Bible is to read it in the order it was written. This provides a more organized understanding of the events the Bible describes in their proper context. There are small differences of opinion of the exact chronological order of the Bible books but these are minimal and will not detract at all from your enjoyment. If you are interested in doing so click here for a free chart of the Bible books in chronological order.
When you read the Bible in chronological order you will see the significance of certain Bible accounts more clearly. You notice the significance that Melchizedec were king and priest much before the nation Israel existed or the tribe of Levi was set as Priest class for the nation of Israel and how this reflects on Paul comparison of the king / priest and Jesus Christ. You might notice that Shem and Abraham probably knew each other providing a direct link between Noah and God’s friend Abraham. You will be amazed at the constant examples of forgiveness Jehovah displayed every time the rebellious nation of Israel ignored Jehovah’s commandments and turned to other Gods.
The truth is that reading the Bible with meaning and understanding will change your life and provide you the meaning and spiritual fortitude to be happy despite any hardship you might currently be enduring.