Post published by _overcomer_

Oh, man. Don't send the poor guy to the Revelation to John for daily devotional reading! It requires too much history of the persecution of the secon-century Church to interpret.

It talks a lot about our theology and ecclesiastical organization in secret code. The churches of the period knew exactly what it meant, but they were thick in the midst of Roman extermination.

It's very powerful, but too many people think that because it's cryptic, it MUST be some prediction of the future.

"Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?...These are they who have come out of the Great Ordeal...and have washed their clothes white in the blood of the Lamb!"

Great stuff, but not to be read without a guide.

@bearishDGS I was distant from the B, the only thing atracted me was the Apo. There is no need to know theology or history of religion. Its poetical, symbolic, and incredibly rich formal structure invites to meditate it, in itself, perfectly

@bearishDGS I perfectly understand what you mean, but the Bible not only the Apo, makes a place also not for only reading with your mind and knowledge but for understanding the Word with your heart.

Yes, but you should be stable, not given to night terrors about the Eschaton.

@_overcomer_ why dont you try to download Word Alert app? Small fragments of the B, reading them realy slowly, word by word, contemplating without judging what you feel while reading, is

A great way to get interested and sync your feelings with this substancial information

Hey man if you have grown up in the word might I suggest challenging yourself. Often I find lack of passion is related a lack of direction.. is there part of God's character you want to explore? What about comparing Jesus as Lion and Lamb in the gospels?

Yes @Kungfuman432 I often just read without a direction...

I hear you and I admit at times I don't want to read the bible, yet even so I choose to read it even if I don't feel like it. Also what helps is praying before and during reading the bible to ask for the Lord to speak to me.

The best thing I did was invest in a study Bible. It truly enriches the experience when you're starting as you get explanations of books and difficult verses, highlights where the bible links to other bits and maps.

Also compare different translations using Bible Gateway. You might find a translation that you find easier to read better.

Finally, don't forget that the devil is not afraid of a dust-covered Bible (Charles Spurgeon).

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiaste 4:12

remember if we are together we are stronger. God bless Us

Hi overcomer, might I suggest you check out The Bible Project on youtube. It has animations covering different themes that help you gain understanding visually before you read. Highly recommend it.

Start with the Gospel of John! And get the Bible App from YouVersion and the Audio Bible app. Makes it easier to follow along, process, and connect with what you are reading