Reading through the Bible definitely requires guidance. I am doing “The Bible Recap” program where there’s a daily reading accompanying a mini podcast episode on the reading. It’s very helpful. I am now in the New Testament and everything comes full circle when Jesus Christ shows up. The Old Testament is definitely a grind, but getting through it and into the New Testament makes it all worth it. IMO the Old Testament is a constant reminder of how flawed humans are. We are all sinners. Some worse than others, but sinners all the same. And through it all, Jesus loves all of us. I hope the brutality of the Old Testament doesn’t dissuade you from sticking through. God Bless. 🙏🏻