Help me read AND understand the Bible...

happyyogi

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Hey ladies! I have really been trying to make some changes in my life. I want sooo badly to get closer to the Lord. I know that it all starts with a avaliable heart and mind. However, I also know that I must read the Bible and get a better understanding of what "thus says the Lord". But, I find it sooo hard to read the Bible. I just admire those who can read the word and get a full understanding of what they read. So, I was wondering if any of you could recommend a study guide or some other type of Bible or material that I may can purchase in order to help me to better understand what I read? Thank you very much for any suggestions!
 
Welcome Yogi

I'm so happy for you that you would like to get into God's Word more and learn about what He has in store for you. I also recommend the Life Application Study Bible. Its was really useful to me, especially when I started off studying. Also, if you have a bit of difficulty understanding the KJV (I just assume that most people have a KJV somewhere in the house, though I could be completely wrong), you can always get a NKJV, NIV, RSV, etc. versions of the Bible that are a bit easier to understand typically. Also, when you are on the computer, http://bible.crosswalk.com, is an excellent resource. Has many different versions of the scripture as well as dictionaries, concordances, and lexicons.
 
My church publishes Bible study lessons quarterly. I just posted one of them in another thread called "Lord or Our Body Temples." Anyway I find that these weekly study guides are very helpful for reading the bible and understanding certain topics.

You can find this quarter's lessons at either of these sites:
http://absg.adventist.org/

http://www.ssnet.org/qrtrly/eng/05c/

Here is another bible study:
http://nad.hopetalk.org/

I hope this helps. Also the ladies on this forum offer great texts and passages to read. I also have a bible with 4 different translations in it this helps in furthering my understanding. I think this is the one I have
http://www.zondervanbibles.com/0310903335.htm.

You should also pray and ask God for discernment and understanding and to make you open to receive his Word before you read it.

God Bless!!
 
Thank you ladies sooooo much for the responses! I have made notes of everything you all recommended! Please keep them coming!
 
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