Have you read The Bible from start to finish???

@racheld (840)
United States
August 28, 2007 9:01am CST
In Church, we read different passages in The Bible. I'm just curious as to how many of us have actually read the entire Bible. I myself, have not read it. In fact, I sadly admit that I don't read my Bible unless I'm in Church. If you have read The Bible from start to finish, how long did it take you? What were your thoughts after reading it?
5 responses
• United States
30 Jan 08
I have read the entire Bible a few times. Mostly now I will read a particular book of the Bible. Often I read online or use Bible Study software. This year our church is encouraging everybody to go through the Bible in one year using a booklet giving suggested passages each day. The more I read the Bible, and study it using commentaries, study Bibles, and such, the more I get from it. Some folks like to get into the habit of reading Scripture a little at a time, like 5 or 10 minutes a day. Maybe you could give that a try. Wishing you the best of success in your Bible reading and study. John K username: goodbuys4you
• India
30 Aug 07
it takes a year generally... i have finished it 4 times.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
29 Aug 07
I have never even thought of reading the bible from start to finish. I use to go to bible study and we would read certain passages. I never understood what they meant, so the thought of reading it by myself gives me a headache.
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
30 Aug 07
Hi there. I have read the beginning of the bible, genesis, and then was easily distracted, as it did not catch my attention, like most books i read do...
@Ngippol (567)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
Hi racheld, It's good to hear that there are people interested in the Bible like you. Personally, I read the whole Bible twice when I was a new Christian. My enthusiasm was so hight that time. Today, I'm reading a chapter or a passage everyday. If you're really a Christian, it is a delight to read God's instruction to you. Like when you're in love, you're very eager to read a love letter from your loved one. You can read it everyday without getting tired. Same with the Bible. After reading the whole Bible, you feel a satisfaction saying to yourself, "At last, I did it." If the devil knows the Bible, how much more Christians! The length to finish reading the whole bible depends on your motivation and discipline! It can take you a month or a year. The important thing is we learn and apply what we learn! Anyway, what church are you attending? Hope to hear from you!