Bible
Where to start reading the Bible
Start with a short passage from one of the Gospels. Mark 1 is a practical first reading. Read a few verses at a time, and notice what Jesus says and does.
Read one scene
Try Mark 1:16–20, where Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Notice where they are and what they are doing when he speaks to them. Keeping the scene in view makes it easier to remember what you read.
Ask two small questions
What happens in this passage? What am I curious about? Write down a question if you have one. You can read the lines before and after the scene to see how it fits. A question can be something to take to a friend, a reading group, or a faith leader.
Let the next reading be easy to find
Bookmark the chapter and stop somewhere you can return to. If you want a shorter reading tomorrow, try a psalm or a few verses from the reading shelf. Set aside a minute to sit with one line after you read.