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Guidance for first-time readers
Begin with the question that stopped you.
Where to start, how the two Testaments connect, and why four Gospels tell the story differently—one practical question at a time.
3 starting points
Choose the question you need now.
Each guide gives the short answer first, then follows it with textual evidence and a concrete way to read.
- Where should you start reading the Bible?Instead of trying to survive from the first page to the last, meet the central story first and widen the context one book at a time.Read guide
- What is the difference between the Old and New Testaments?Calling the Old Testament an outdated story and the New Testament a replacement rulebook misses both their differences and their deep connection.Read guide
- How are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John different?The four Gospels do not simply copy the same life of Jesus four times. Their selection and arrangement of scenes open different questions.Read guide