You can enjoy reading the Bible! Here are some ideas to help you get started. Choose a topic that interests you, and read the cited scriptures.

Famous People and Stories

• Noah and the Flood: Genesis 6:9–9:19

• Moses at the Red Sea: Exodus 13:17–14:31

• Ruth and Naomi: Ruth chapters 1-4

• David and Goliath: 1 Samuel chapter 17

• Abigail: 1 Samuel 25:2-35

• Daniel in the lions’ den: Daniel chapter 6

• Elizabeth and Mary: Luke chapters 1-2

Wisdom for Daily Living

• Family life: Ephesians 5:28, 29, 33; 6:1-4

• Friendships: Proverbs 13:20; 17:17; 27:17

• Prayer: Psalm 55:22; 62:8; 1 John 5:14

• Sermon on the Mount: Matthew chapters 5-7

• Work: Proverbs 14:23; Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13; 4:6

When You Need Help With . . .

• Discouragement: Psalm 23; Isaiah 41:10

• Grief: 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; 1 Peter 5:7

• Guilt: Psalm 86:5; Ezekiel 18:21, 22

What the Bible Says About . . .

• The last days: Matthew 24:3-14; 2 Timothy 3:1-5

• Hope for the future: Psalm 37:10, 11, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4