PDF ebook, Start Here! A plan for curious people to begin reading the Bible

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A Plan for Curious People to Begin Reading the Bible

By Yvon Prehn

You want to read the Bible—but where should you begin? Perhaps you’ve opened it before, read a few familiar passages, and wondered what to do next. Perhaps you’ve attended church for years but never felt comfortable reading the Bible on your own. Or perhaps you’re exploring the Christian faith and want to understand who Jesus is and what following Him means.

Whatever brought you to that question, this book offers a welcoming, practical place to start.

In Start Here! A Plan for Curious People to Begin Reading the Bible, Bible805 founder and Bible teacher Yvon Prehn draws on years of helping people understand the Bible to provide a manageable reading plan with a clear purpose: to introduce you to Jesus, the foundation of the Christian faith, and the life He calls His followers to live.

The plan takes you through eleven selected New Testament books in a thoughtful order. Beginning with Matthew, you’ll discover how Jesus fulfilled God’s promises in the Old Testament and how His life, death, and resurrection fit into God’s unfolding story of redemption. From there, the readings connect accounts of Jesus’ life, the growth of the early church, and letters that explain Christian belief and everyday discipleship.

Along the way, you’ll explore questions that matter personally: What does it mean to be saved by grace? How should faith affect our words, relationships, and treatment of others? How can we respond to suffering, find contentment, and live with hope?

Yvon explains why each book belongs in the plan and provides a brief summary, practical application suggestions, and a passage to remember. These introductions help you understand what you’re reading and begin seeing how its teaching connects to your own life.

The schedule is flexible. You can read approximately one chapter a day over twenty-one weeks, read three chapters a day over seven weeks, or adjust the pace to fit your circumstances. The goal is to build understanding and a lasting habit of spending time in God’s Word.

Helpful guidance and resources support you as you begin:

·      Suggestions for choosing a readable Bible translation and using study helps.

·      Encouragement to listen to the Bible as another way to take in its message.

·      Clear examples of why reading passages in context matters.

·      A reading checklist to help you follow the plan.

·      Journaling pages for summarizing your reading, considering an application, and talking with the Lord about it.

Throughout the book, Yvon emphasizes that reading the Bible is meant to change how we live. Learning about Jesus leads us toward loving Him, obeying Him, and reflecting His character in our everyday choices.

Read it for yourself, share it with someone curious about Christianity, or use it to help a new believer begin growing in faith. It also offers a fresh beginning for longtime Christians who want to move beyond occasional verses and develop a fuller understanding of the Bible.

You don’t need to know everything before you begin. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your willingness to learn—and start here.