I like to pray this to God before I read His word.

Psalms 119:18 NIV [18] Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.119.18.NIV

Go somewhere quiet, relax. The Holy Spirit will guide you. It is like exercising for your soul. With reading consistently, spending the time and discipline - it will start to make sense. A good translation is NIV ( New International Version). NASB ( New American Standard Bible) is another.

A Plan

Here's a structured reading plan for new Christians:

  1. Start with the Gospels - Begin with John for Jesus' divine authority
  2. Read Acts - Understand early church history
  3. Explore Paul's Letters - Romans and Ephesians for doctrine
  4. Discover the Psalms - For worship and comfort
  5. Go to Genesis - Understand God's plan from the beginning

Christ In Me - Bible Memory

How the Bible is Organized

Here's a detailed breakdown of all 66 books organized by categories:

Old Testament (39 books):