How do I get started with bible study?

I am 13, and want to do some bible study. I don't really have any friends that would be intersted in doing this with me, so I'm basically on my own. I have no clue where to start! I have the NIV Backpack Bible. (No, it's not a little kiddie bible). This bible has the words of Christ in red, and then a readers help section; which has things like, what to read if you - are lonely, jealous, angry, desire to learn how to pray, etc. Then a "Promises From The Bible" section. Both of these give you verses to do with the subject. So I have my bible, and a highlighter, I am all set! Where to start?





Thanks so much in advance!





-Taylor Rae

How do I get started with bible study?
You might consider reading the book of John. It gives you a more intimate protrayal of Jesus.





I just start at the beginning of the Bible and read through, however, you might like to look up verses on certain subjects you are interested it and see how God leads you in those areas.





I would strongly suggest you read the Proverbs - great advice for all believers. I commend you for your commitment and I'm sure God will speak to you in His Word. Do it every day and don't forget to pray!!!!
Reply:I would start with one of the gospels. Just read and write down your thoughts.


Pray for God to guide you.





Blessings and good luck!
Reply:Studying the bible can be vary confusing, I am a catholic and have studied theology, and I still haven't been able to understand it, you can put so many different interpretations to it that it will give you a headache, I would recommend though the new Jerusalem bible that is the new testament, and don't let others tell you to start with the old testament because it is even more confusing, enjoy your study and pray to your spirit guides for guidance, may God bless you.
Reply:Most "Bible studies" only pick out the warm n' fuzzy parts. So I say start at the beginning, and read it cover to cover, even if in the places where it realy drags. It puts it in context. Keep notes on not only the parts you find moving, but the parts that don't seem to add up, seem shocking, or don't really make sense. Then perhaps, like me, you'll see just how over overrated it is. Good luck!
Reply:1. book of John





2. rest of new testament





3 old testament





in between, stop and pick any topic that interests you





i am proud of you....be blessed
Reply:As a new student of the Bible start with the Book of John. And you did well to get the NIV version, it is a great help. In addition to the materials that you already have, go to a good web site like www.intouch.org it is very helpful in Bible studies. It will help you with ideas of what and how to study. God bless you in all you do.
Reply:If you want to know about God, ask God. Pray and read the bible. Look especially close to the parts in red!





If you want to know about Church, ask people who run the church. Join a bible group, that way you can learn exactly how SOMEONE ELSE interprets the word that God speaks to you. Having someone interpret the word of God to you is introducing a middleman, a person, who - just like you - is fallable and makes mistakes.





Use your heart and your mind and God as your guide my friend.
Reply:I would start with Mathew and read about Jesus and his teachings, and then go to Genesis and continue. In the meantime, I hope someone comes to your door and offers you a free bible study. Pray to God for understanding. You are so young and innocent, God is looking for people like you.
Reply:...please check this web site...it has daily devotionals for teens....just check the "teen" button after filling out the simple email form so you will be sent a daily devotional via email...it could be a good guide for your study...God Bless


http://www.jesusalive.com/index.html


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Reply:First off, I'd recommend going to your (youth) pastor, and asking him about, for example, help in developing your study program, whether or not he would be interested in starting a bible study group within the church, or any existing bible study groups. See if that helps at all!
Reply:Go to jsm.org and order a bible study on most any book in the bible. Acts is a good place for Christians to start.
Reply:First of all Taylor God bless you for wanting to be involved in God's word. Many Christian churches have teen programs which include Bible Study. I would first find a local church which you can join, if you haven't. It's good to have a small group as you learn a lot that way and make great friends. If you study on your own also, first pray for guidance that the Lord will give you enlightenment on what you're reading. When I started out I found the Psalms in the Old Testament and the Gospel of John as a good start. One thing I recently learned is at the end of your day, read a psalm or chapter in the Bible and see if anything in your day is related to what you read. I'm sure you'll do great.
Reply:Taylor Rae, you have embarked on one of the most fascinating studies of your life. Simply begin at the front of the book and read through - but only read small sections at a time so you can think about what you are reading. It's a book that can be read on many levels. Spiritual, of course, but also historical and societal. Many aspects of the bible are shared with other religions, so it isn't all dogma by any means.


There are doubts about who authored parts of the new Testament, most of which appears to have been written a couple of hundred years after the events that were recounted. That means it was likely oral history during that time, and as you know, things change when people pass them by word of mouth from one to another -- so some parts of the Testament don't agree with others, and that could be one reason.


In any case, there is some beautiful language in the Bible, and you will enjoy reading it, and thinking on what you have read.


Good luck on the journey you are about to undertake.
Reply:People that make comments like throw it away are quite idiotic. So you dont believe in the Bible, so what. I bet you same people would scream bloody murder if a school thought about burning or throwing out classic books because of controversial content, yet you advocate doing it to a book you dont agree with. The Bible, even if you dont agree with its doctrine, is a signifigant piece of literary history which has been read by more people thruout history then anything else. If you really pride yourself on being a well rounded educated openminded person then you would read it, if for any other reason then to read one of the most influential historical pieces of work. Do you advocate burning or throwing away greek mythology? You have much more deep rooted resentment and hatred then you realize if you wish a book completely destroyed simply because you dont believe in what it says.
Reply:First of all you should pray that God gives you understanding


of His Word.





For a beginner, I suggest you start in the Gospel of John.





Then read all of the New Testament.





Then read the Old Testament.


You will be amazed.





Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Reply:John is a good place to start in the new testament


and if you will look in your bible you will find a read the bible in a year,and gives you places to read,but being that you are just getting started the new testament will be good.Its a good thing you are doing and dont let other yell you other wise ,as you know you will get bashed on here for that but oh well let them bash you,you will come out on top. god Bless you
Reply:at the beginning or revelation


i like Bibles with footnotes that help us understand...mine is a NRSV life applicat Bible...its wonderful
Reply:Of course I would always advize bible study but you're only young and most Christians your age tend to make it up as they go along, which is fine until you're 16. Don't worry and just go with life's flow, as Jesus taught us.
Reply:I started in Revelations and I bounced around alot at your age. I finally did read all of it and I commend you for wanting to learn so early. Get your self a concordance and a lexicon to help you on your way. Don't let people discourage you and always pray for guidance. You will have many questions along the way just take your time and you will get your answers from above.
Reply:Seeing no one is truly answering your question(other than GRNLOW) I will. If you are interested in having an in depth study of the bible absolutely free at your home, go to this website. www.watchtower.org. All the way to your right underneath "browse" you'll see "Would you welcome a free home bible study?" Click "yes", fill out the required area and click "submit". Congratulations, you just made one of the wisest decisions you will ever make.:)
Reply:It depends somewhat on what you're trying to learn. For instance, Christians will probably tell you to concentrate on the New Testament, for obvious reasons. The Old Testament is interesting from a historical standpoint, though, so perhaps that's more important.





At any rate, here's how I (an atheist) approached it. I started with the intent of just reading it cover to cover. That hasn't quite worked out, because typically I find some point of interest that I'd rather study for awhile, and that leads to various other points in the Bible. I'm not done yet, but here are my "tips" so far:





1) Get a Study Bible. Mine is NIV, which is pretty easy to read, and the study notes are actually pretty helpful (if you want to understand everything from a Christian point of view). The maps and charts are nice as well, as they summerize things like who married/begot whom, where people traveled, and so on.





2) Learn how to use the cross-reference system and the Concordance. These are useful if you're reading a particular verse and you want other biblical verses that support or elaborate it.





3) Take notes. Write stuff in the margins of the Bible if you want, or use little sticky-notes or flags to mark important passages. There are a lot of things to remember in the Bible, and taking notes will help you later on.





4) Ask questions. You can find lots of answers on the internet.





5) If you're interested in the key points of Christianity, read John and Romans first, then the first few books of the OT. Otherwise, just go from front to back and jump around as you see fit. Personally, I wanted to understand the OT before I dealt with Christ, but that's just me.





Like you, I don't really have any friends who care to go through this with me (my wife is religious, and even she gives me odd looks as I highlight stuff in the Bible...go figure), but I've made a few new friends (...and some enemies...) just asking questions and continuing discussions over e-mail. Keeps things interesting, however you look at it.





Anyway, have fun. Regardless of your beliefs, it's an interesting read.
Reply:You can start with topical studies. Read the passages on the various emotions you mentioned it has notes on and study them. Then ask yourself if that is an area that you need to work on in your life. You may also want to do some more in depth studies if you do let me know and I will refer you to several excellent websites that will help you grow in knowledge of the Word of God.


May you be blessed in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Reply:Start in Genesis so that as you read on you will know the order of how things happened, when they were first introduced, and why things are/were done. The Bible isn't an easy read my any means, so try and find someone that's willing to study with you. Just remember that if you ever go to a congregation, don't take what they say as the truth, make sure you can read it for yourself in the bible.


If you don't want to read the Old Testiment a great place to start is in Matthew. From there you will see the introduction of Christ and what he tought. You'll also find the ways to be saved and the commandments you'll need to live a christian life. Just remember that as you read, your going to encounter alot of this that contradict what the world teaches us. Hopefully you'll realize that the Bible is God's inspired word and you have to follow the commandments it gives in the New Testiment to make to heaven. It's going to take some time though, so be patient.
Reply:Lobotomy.
Reply:Submit to the truth, give your critical mind a rest, and most importantly, pay attention to the content advisory !





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Reply:start in john then read start ing in genesis all the way thruogh the bible
Reply:Start with the "Beatitudes," the first chapters of Matthew. That is where Jesus preached to us all. In those verses lies love, joy, and a peaceful philosophy for the ages. It may inspire you enough to share selected quotes at needed times with others.
Reply:Start with Hosea chapter 13, after that, you should have read all you want to of the Bible with the aim of getting "faith" out of it. Honestly, I will be kinder than most here...dont start reading it to believe it because there is so much bad and hurt in that book. You will live a much more fulfilling life if you are free of the religious delusion. It IS however VERY important you read the bible all the way through, since so many literary and theatrical themes and motifs come from it. You will also miss out on much of the beauty in life if you do not know the bible.
Reply:Remove any sort of independent and rational thought in your brain.
Reply:Burn the Bible! Believe me, it has it coming. Besides, it is more beneficial to your mental health to read its ashes than it in its actual form.
Reply:Find a trashcan.





Throw that book in it. There is nothing of value in the book.





Live a dogma-free life without imaginary gods cluttering it up.