Starting a new habit—or revamping a current one—can feel intimidating at times! Think about starting up or switching up a fitness routine: you might need to find a new gym, learn some new moves, or team up with a personal trainer. It’s not always as foolproof as you’d like it to be.
Whether you’re stalled out in your current Bible reading habits or trying to start them up, you might feel a little stuck. That’s why we pulled together some of our favorite resources. One of these is sure to help you jump into the Bible, make it a consistent habit, and grow closer in your relationship with God!
Where Do I Start?
We know the Bible can be confusing or overwhelming to approach at times, whether you’re new to faith or not. You’ve probably got some questions about the Bible and starting a Bible-reading habit—but do you know where to look for answers?
We’ve got lots of helpful articles about the Bible to help you find what you’re looking for! Our articles cover topics like:
Bibles
To read the Bible...you need a Bible. Here are some recommendations:
Bible Reading Plans
If you’re not sure where to start reading the Bible, check out one of these plans! Our Bible Reading Plans walk you through different passages day by day and help you connect with different topics and experiences:
Books of the Bible:
- Genesis & The Characters Behind It: Start at the beginning of the Bible and find incredible stories following real people.
- Romans: Faith That Changes Everything: In Romans, Paul lays out the story of salvation from start to finish—our sin, God’s grace, and the life-changing power of faith in Jesus. Understand what it means to live free from sin, walk in hope, and experience the transforming grace of God in your everyday life.
Real-Life Topics:
- Stories of Mental Health in the Bible: Mental health isn’t as new of an issue as you might think. Take a look at 6 people who struggled with mental health in the Bible, and see how God cared and provided for them in their darkest moments.
- The Names of God: Did you know there are over 30 different names for God in the Bible? Every name means something and reveals something to us about who God is. Dive into the meaning and context behind 15 of the names of God and discover how they impact your relationship with him.
- Breaking Free From Shame: Shame is one of the enemy’s most subtle weapons. It whispers lies about our worth, our past, and our place in God’s family. It convinces us we’re too broken, too stained, too far gone. But this week, we are reminding ourselves of the truth: in Christ, we are fully forgiven, completely loved, and truly free.
For Parents and Families:
- Parenting Hacks: Raising Happy, Healthy Kids Who Love Jesus: There’s no shortage of parenting advice out there that all promises these things—so why are there so many different approaches and recommendations? Cut through the noise and turn back to the best source of wisdom for parents: God’s Word.
- Next Level Faith: Faith is trusting what you can’t see because of what you can see. In this 4-day plan, you and your family will read the Bible together and do a daily challenge to take your faith to the next level.
- A Family That Serves: God has given everyone gifts that can be used to love others. As a family discover the gifts God gave you and how you can use them to serve and lift others up—including each other!
Other Resources
There are all kinds of resources out there that can supplement your Bible reading habit and help you go deeper.
Podcasts
- The Evidence: The Bible points to a reality most people never get to explore — strange, deep, and more fascinating than most are willing to admit. The Evidence goes there: uncovering the history, the science, the mysterious corners of Scripture, and what it all reveals about God, humanity, and the world.
- The Bible Recap: This podcast is a companion to The Bible Recap, a Bible Reading plan that takes readers through the entire Bible in one year. Each episode coincides with a day of the plan and helps unpack the passages read each day.
- The BibleProject Podcast: The creators of BibleProject have in-depth conversations about the Bible and theology, from what the Bible says about prayer, the Old Testament Laws, and common themes and symbols throughout the Bible.
Books
- Short Answers to Big Questions About God, the Bible, and Christianity: This book offers answers to some of the most pressing questions people have about God, the Bible, and Christianity, such as whether or not there are errors in the Bible, if hell is a real place, if science and faith conflict, and more.
- The Bible From 30,000 Feet: This book helps you look at Scripture in a whole new way by identifying facts about the author and time period each book was written, themes found within the book, and cultural context to consider. It also helps you see how the story of Jesus is woven even through the Bible’s earliest pages.
- 101 Important Words of the Bible: There are a lot of words in the Bible (like resurrection, revelation, and hallelujah) that we don’t use much in everyday life – and therefore aren’t always the easiest to understand. Len Woods identifies 101 words like this in the Bible to help you connect more deeply with the bible.
By taking advantage of these resources, you can develop a deeper understanding of the Bible, build consistent habits, and grow in your relationship with God! We’re excited for your journey of diving deeper into the Bible.
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