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Bible resources

We are passionate about the Word of God, and want to encourage people to regularly read the Bible. It's not always easy and you can often end up confused and with lots of questions.

Where to start

If you've not read the Bible before, we suggest you start with one of the Gospels, like Mark. You might like to read a fairly modern translation like the Contemporary English Version, or New Century Version. You can read the Bible online in lots of different translations at Bible Gateway.

Daily reading notes

There's all sorts of different notes and plans to help you read the Bible every day. These resources typically give you a passage to read, and then have a short explanation or reflection to help you think about what the passage might mean, and apply it to your life. It's worth trying a few different Bible notes to see what works best for you.

Online reading notes

There are also daily reading plans which you can get for free online. A couple worth checking out are:

Bible in a year

A number of churches are providing resources to help you read the Bible in one year: