Where in the bible is a good place to start a bible study?

I think you have to know where your student is coming from and go from there.





As a suggestion:





The first three chapters of Genesis works for me because it gives a good introduction of what God did for mankind, how it was given a great start, and what went wrong which will still have going on today.





That's a good starting point to whatever parts of the Bible I should go to next or consider with my student.





If your student is past that point then start with the Gospels, the first books of the New Testament, which goes on the historical account of the life and activity of Jesus Christ.





Regarding the Gospels.





The first three of these are sometimes called synoptic because they have a relatively chronological approach to Jesus’ ministry. John’s Gospel, on the other hand, fills in certain details omitted by the other three.





Then I'd add the The Acts of Apostles which then follows in logical sequence, carrying the history of the Christian churches as established at Pentecost on down nearly 30 years after the death of Jesus.





All the best with your Bible student. Very often you'll find as you study with your student you learn new aspects of the Bible and the subject you two are studying on too.





That's just one more thing which make Bible Study so enjoyable and renewable for both the student and the teacher.





:)

Where in the bible is a good place to start a bible study?
The gospels of Jesus always a good place to start.
Reply:I just about agree with Karl P. I will say the New Testament FIRST. When we receive deep knowledge of Jesus and knowing HIS love and what love he expects and wants us to have for ourselves and for others; then learning the rest of the Bible will be much easier to grasp. I agree Proverbs is an EXCELLENT book for ALL of us.
Reply:I would say the begining , however if you are one that is very familiar with scriptures, I would start with the psalms they are not only inspiring but they contain the thoughts of King David


when he was alive and going through troubles in his life and will give you somemore background of his feelings and thoughts that he went through living in the time and age he lived in , and how his faith remained strong with the L-rd.
Reply:That's a good q. Sometimes it's good to start on a subject of personal interest ie Nemphilum, or maybe something that applies to your personal life as a Christian.
Reply:Genesis 1:1, and then take it from there.
Reply:Hosea.
Reply:Check out John and Proverbs.
Reply:John
Reply:Book of John - Proverbs - and - asking if anyone has questions they would like answered for next study date.


Have them write it down and allow time next study to respond. This makes it more practical, personal and more likely that people will come back. In the mean time you have names and faces to go with questions that will help you pray for the ones asking the questions.
Reply:how about with page one? just a shot in the dark here, but isn't that book better read from front to back?
Reply:John


Genesis


The NEW Testament
Reply:John (Gospel - the "Good News")


Romans (application)


Genesis (history)


Proverbs and Ecclesiastes (wisdom books)
Reply:Matthew!
Reply:The Gospels.
Reply:Definitely start with the Gospel of John.





Pay close attention to John 1:1-18, John 12:31-32, John chapters 16 and 17, John 21:25





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Reply:I agree with the many answers that wrote that it depends on the needs of your group.





*If* you are all well-established Christians - in other words, if you have all been Christians for a while and know all the basics - then I strongly recommend starting from the beginning. Understanding the Old Testament (OT) is *essential* for a fuller understanding of the New Testament. Here are some examples:





Why does the crowd suspect that Jesus is the Son of David here, after witnessing this particular miracle?


http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?sea...


Answer: in the OT, only David is credited with expelling an evil spirit (from Saul). Thus, Jesus is the son of David not only by birth, but in spirit and in power as well. The Jews immediately made the connection.





Why do the Pharisees accuse Jesus and his disciples of being disobedient to The Law in these verses?


http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?sea...


http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?sea...


http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?sea...


Answer: it was specifically against The Law to gather or otherwise prepare food on the Sabbath - not even so much as light a fire. (The Sabbath is sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, another thing made plain by the OT). Such things were to be done on the previous day. However, it was (of course) permissible to *serve* food (to your household) on the Sabbath. Jesus also shows how certain other types of work are permitted on the Sabbath (for example, healing).





I would recommend running it as a sort of "book club", where chapters are assigned and discussed. You may well be able to cover the entire bible in one year. This should require only 2 hours of reading each week, even for a slow reader. You could also assign "themes" or "specialties" for individuals in the study. For example, one person might be charged with taking special notice of the appearance of angels (for example, the burning bush was an angel). Another, notice of the appearance of Satan (his name does not appear in Genesis, for example, nor is he ever called an angel in scripture). Other "specialist topics" could be the line of David, the tribes of Israel (there are actually *13* - no kidding - but only 12 have a "possession" of land in the Promised Land). Of course, you would definitely want one for prophecies of Messiah.





Now, if your study involves new Christians, then you are going to be concerned about teaching them about the basics of their religion - "milk" rather than "meat", to use the analogy of Paul. For this, I recommend New Testament (NT), and I always favor Luke followed by Acts. These have the continuity provided by a single author, and Luke covers the nativity in greater depth than the other gospels, usually a favorite theme among new Christians. Additionally, seeing how the early church operated in Acts is *very* instructive, particularly to see the manner in which people were proselytized, the manner in which early Christians were persecuted, and also the ruling of the "12 of Jerusalem" on requiring adherence to The Law (chapter 15).





Godspeed. Feel free to e-mail me with questions.





Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
Reply:SINCE WE LIVE BY THE NEW TESTAMENT. TURN THE FIRST PAGE AND START THERE.
Reply:This is a good place for those who constantly complain about homosexuals to start getting back in touch with their own guilt before God:





Romans 3:





19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.





20Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.





21But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;





22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:





23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;





24Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:





25Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;





26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.





27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.





28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Reply:Genesis.


The Book of Genesis has sometimes been called the "seed-plot" of the entire Bible. Most of the major doctrines in the Bible are introduced in "seed" form in the Book of Genesis. Along with the fall of man, God's promise of salvation or redemption is recorded (Genesis 3:15). The doctrines of creation, imputation of sin, justification, atonement, depravity, wrath, grace, sovereignty, responsibility, and many more are all addressed in this "seed" Book called Genesis.





Many of the great questions of life are answered in Genesis. (1) Where have I come from? (answered in Genesis 1:1) (2) Why am I here? (answered in Genesis 15:6) (3) Where am I going? (answered in Genesis 25:8). Genesis has appeal to the scientist, the historian, the theologian, the housewife, the farmer, the traveler, and the man or woman of God. It is a fitting beginning for God's story of His love for mankind, the Bible.
Reply:the back of the book
Reply:Matthew, Mark, Luke, John = History %26amp; ministry of Jesus...





Acts of the Apostles = Early history of the first believers...





Epistles = Letters written on how to conduct everyday life....





Revelations = Future of planet earth and eternity...
Reply:Begin at the first Gospel in the NT.
Reply:the new testiment is good its easy to read then move on to the old testiment
Reply:I am getting in late on this question. My counsel would be start with Mark. It is short, to the point and was the first gospel written. Also go to plaintalkchurch.org and look for the time line in the Bible study. it will show you when things happened in the historical old testament.





When you read the time line notice the exile in Babylon. The history of the Old Testament is written in response to the exile. "How did this happen to us since we are the chosen people." The history shows all the sins and things they did wrong. The prophets spoke against what the people were doing in real time. There is other good info on that site as far as why things are confusing.





Then start with Genesis through Exodus and skim the parts that are boring.





If you have any questions feel free to email me
Reply:Why don't you just start at the beginning, instead of cherry picking?


I recommend Genesis 1:1
Reply:What is your group? What are the needs of the group? People struggling Good times bad or mix! Men or women's group! What does Holy Spirit say?
Reply:The gospel of John.
Reply:John or Romans...
Reply:The gospels-basic info.
Reply:1 Corinthians if we are immature Christians (many are) this is where Paul points out the mistakes and inaccuracies. Careful you may find you are practicing what he preaches against.