Tag: reading the bible

Here at Ignite, we love scripture! We believe the Bible is a powerful tool that allows us to understand God’s plan, His love and how we should live according to His will. 

Within our community, we often hear phrases like “I don’t know where to start,” or “I’m not comfortable reading the Bible”. So, today we decided to pull together our favorite tips and pointers for how to become more comfortable while reading your Bible!

1) Find a Translation You Understand:

• Did you know there are over 450 English translations of the Bible? Finding a translation that is easy for you to read and understand is a must! We recommend either NIV, ESV, or NKJV versions. 

2) Find a Bible You Love:

• There are so many unique and beautiful Bibles on the market today. Finding a Bible that you love and want to dive into is a great place to start. Some of our favorites include: 
  • The Jesus Bible Artist Edition
  • She Reads Truth Poppy Bible
  • Hosanna Revival Journaling Bible

3) Insert Bible Tabs:

• One of the biggest reasons so many people feel uncomfortable reading the Bible is because they struggle to find certain Books or verses. We recommend getting Bible tabs and attaching them to the correct pages within your Bible. Our favorites include:  
  • Color Blocking Tabs
  • Desert Sunrise Tabs
  • Clear Tabs

4) Do Some Research:

• One of the easiest ways to learn more about the Bible, the people in it, or certain verses is to do research! So, if you are confused about a verse or want to learn more a certain book in the Bible, we recommend using these websites:
  • Bible Ref
  • Knowing Jesus
  • Blue Letter Bible

5) Find a Friend or Group:

• We are called to be in community, and reading the Bible with another person is a great way to do just that! So, ask a friend, join a small group at your local church or an online community. We encourage you to be bold, take a leap of faith, and put yourself out there – you never know what God may have in store for you!