READ THE BIBLE
The Bible isn't just an ancient book. It’s God’s Word, and it has the power to shape your everyday life.
The Bible isn't just a collection of stories or rules. It's one unified story that points to Jesus and reveals God's love for the world.
As you spend time in Scripture, you'll discover who Jesus is, how much God loves you, and how he wants to transform your life. You don't have to understand everything before you begin. You just need to start.
WHERE SHOULD I BEGIN?
Everybody starts somewhere. If you're new to reading the Bible, we've put together a few simple resources to help you take your first step.
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We recommend the YouVersion Bible App. It's free, easy to use, and includes hundreds of Bible reading plans and translations.
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Reading the Bible is easier when you're not doing it alone. Join our Daily Bible email and read through Scripture alongside hundreds of people from The Village every day.
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The Bible can feel overwhelming. The Bible may look like dozens of books, but together they tell one incredible story, and Jesus is at the center of it. If you're wondering how all the pieces fit together, watch our introduction to the Bible from our TLDR teaching series.
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Reading the Bible doesn't have to be complicated. Watch Pastor Travis explain how to use a simple method.
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We recommend starting with the NIV or NLT. Both are easy to read and faithful to the original text.
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We'd love to give you one. Stop by The Square this Sunday, and we'll give you a Bible as our gift to you, no strings attached. Whether you're reading the Bible for the very first time or just need a new copy, we'd love to help you get started.
Ready to go deeper?
If you've developed a daily rhythm of reading Scripture, consider reading through the entire Bible in a year alongside millions of Christians around the world using The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel.
KEEP GROWING
Reading the Bible isn't about checking off another task. It's about knowing Jesus more deeply and allowing him to shape every part of your life. As you build a rhythm of Scripture, you'll discover that God isn't just giving you more information.
He's inviting you to become more like Him.
Still have questions about the Bible?
We'd love to help.