Why should I have a plan to read the Bible?

Reading the Bible can be difficult by itself, but when you go into it in a haphazard way, discouragement isn’t far behind. Creating a plan helps you track where you are going and know what to turn to every time you open it.

Do I need anything else other than the Bible to read it?

Not at first. Reading the Bible is not an academic practice as much as it is a spiritual one. That means you need a spiritual touch to read it to its fullest extent. That comes by way of the Holy Spirit. If you simply read trusting that His Spirit will show you something you need to learn, than you will get something eventually.

How often should I be reading?

Every day! You might not read the same amount every day, but you should strive to read at least something every day. Even if it’s just one verse, read it.

What translation can I use?

Choose a translation that's easy to understand for you. Popular ones include the NIV, ESV, or NLT. At CityLight, we mostly teach from the ESV because of its readability and faithfulness to the original language of the Bible.

What if I don’t feel anything when I read?

That’s ok. Reading the Bible won’t be transformative every time, but there will be times where it will be. But that requires consistency, time, and God’s Spirit.