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How to read the Bible?

Eventually you may want to read every word of the Bible; however, it need not be read straight through from page one. Since it is a library of books, you can begin almost anywhere. If the Bible is fairly new to you, start reading in the second book in the New Testament, the Gospel of Mark. It is a short, fast-moving biography of Jesus Christ. It was written by a young man who was probably a eyewitness of many things Jesus did, and who knew Christ's disciples and could draw on their memories. This book will give you a dramatic introduction to the events that changed the world and can change your life.

Then follow the growth of Christianity by reading the book of Acts (the fifth book of the New Testament). This picks up where Mark ends and continues the dynamic story of the first Christians and how they spread the Good News of Jesus Christ all over their world.

Then read the book of Romans which follows. This is one of the many letters written by the Apostle Paul. It was sent to a group of early Christians in Rome. Paul clearly tells how selfish, arrogant, sinful human beings can find acceptance with God.

Then read some of the shorter books in the New Testament before turning to the Old Testament.

In the Old Testament, read the stories of people in the book of Genesis ... Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph. Move on to Moses in the book of Exodus. Then continue with some of the other books named after the main character ... Joshua, Ruth, Ezra, Job, Hosea, and others. Be sure to read complete stories, rather than stopping at the end of a chapter. For instance, the story of Gideon covers three chapters, Judges 6, 7 and 8. The story of Jonah covers the whole book, but is only four chapters long and can easily be read at one time.

Turn to the Psalms, and read enough of them to get a sense of what it means to worship God and pour out your inner feelings to him.

Save the longer prophetic books and those relating the law and the history of God's people until last. You may want to set up a pattern of daily reading that includes several Psalms, along with a section from either the Old or New Testament.

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New Bibles in 2007

In 2007 IBS Europe will be releasing two new first edition Bibles in Europe - Russian and Romanian. Following the elaborate development process and rigid methodology, we will be happy to offer high standard translations that use modern language while representing accuracy and faithfulness to the original texts. Both equipped with a wealth of footnotes, these translations are targeted to be used by new believers, for outreach and evangelism, especially among young people, as well as for general reading.

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