First readings
If you're not sure where to open the book first, start here. Each of these is short, foundational, and rewards a slow read.
The best first book. Written "that ye might believe" — the clearest portrait of who Jesus is and why he came.
The shepherd psalm. Six verses that generations have leaned on in every season of life.
The beginning of everything: creation, the fall, and the first promise of redemption.
Three parables of the lost — sheep, coin, and son — and the Father who runs to meet the returning.
No condemnation, no separation. Many call it the greatest chapter in the Bible.
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart" — practical wisdom for daily decisions.
The Sermon on the Mount: Jesus' own description of life on the narrow way.
A traveler's prayer — "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet" — fitting words for the start of your journey.