Interesting, thanks for your answer. I will give Proverbs a go.
I was brought up in a catholic house but nobody really practised apart from my mom (a little). Throughout my teenager years and most of my 20s, I took the distance from religion believing in the disillusionment of nihilism.
About 2 years ago listening the biblical lecture from Jordan Peterson made me question my non-belief stance. Now I wear a small cross and once or twice per week I visit a cathedral to pray.
I picked up the Bible before but started in chronological order and did not get far. I want to give it another go.
Please do!! I can seriously relate. There’s a certain ritualism that religion offers that may be comforting to some but it doesn’t do much for growing stronger in faith or relationship with our creator for others.
My pastor once said we should read the Bible with a plan and since taking his advice I not only read more but I learn more and have grown even closer (and I’m no way near where I feel I should be).
I think reading with the intent of understanding and learning the gospel is beautiful. I’m excited for you!! You never know how GOD’s going to use you.
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My husband nostr:npub1jrx2fk666k5nt8vgak9xwyxlgcwh8fl9rvpwvvcpdthuqkcnptrqdfhtaq had a similar experience to your last paragraph and might be able to tell you what worked better for him.
I'd suggest finding a Bible reading plan and reading in a group. Reading with others gives you the opportunity to discuss ideas with them too, it's much better than trying to figure things out alone.
Thanks for the suggestion! I will start with a Bible reading plan and then look for reading group - would you suggest online or locally?
I think finding one with insightful people is the top priority. That being said if you can find one locally with insightful people I’d go with that over one that’s online. There’s something about meat space interaction that just can’t be replicated on a video call.
I did some research for Bible study groups and reading plans.
In terms of study groups, there is only one in my area that meets at 10 (I think am) or (12pm) at noon during the week. Both of which I cannot attend.
For the study plans, I found one spread across 358 days and various on two apps Holy Bible and Bible Study Together - they suggest a chronological cross-referencing plan. Are there any plans or apps that helped or worked particularly well with you?
I appreciate your help!
So I’ve been thinking of doing a recurring Bible study / prayer room on Nests or Cornychat; this may be what finally makes me do it 😂
Would a weekday evening (EST / New York time) other than Thursday or Friday interest you?
That would great! The only caveat is that I am based in Europe GMT/BST so early evening would work best for me.
So just checking, would 21 or 22:00 GMT be too late, then?
I personally can do earlier but most other people in my time zone would still be at work.
Yes, 21 or 22 works well! Especially Tuesdays but flexible to do Mondays or Wednesday as well.
I think Tuesdays at 22:00 GMT works, but once a month I’ll have to leave a little early. Other people will likely be able to stay though 😊
Speaking of before getting definitive I’m going to post about this generally and see if anyone else prefers Wednesday to Tuesday.
Your Wednesdays would suit me better 😊
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I’m so in!!! This is a beautiful idea!
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Hey! I love using YouVersion! The plans are awesome!
https://www.bible.com/app
Got it thank you! Started with a Good Friday prayer.
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