This is our first Q&A;! I spend a few minutes answering the question of where a new believer should begin reading the Bible!

Here is one possible ordering of reading the Bible:

1) The Gospel according to Luke, Psalm 23, and Psalm 91
2) The Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, and John
3) Acts
4) The letters (Romans-Jude)
5) Revelation
6) Then begin reading through the Old Testament beginning with Genesis. I highly recommend listening to Episode 4 (Overview of the Old Testament) of this podcast once more when beginning this step.

At the same time, you can be reading through Proverbs at your own pace. Many people will read 1 chapter of Proverbs a day. There are 31 chapters; so, the number of chapters corresponds to the numbers of days in certain months. You can also be reading through the Psalms at your own pace.

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9. Q&A: "Where should I start reading the Bible?"

Everything we discuss on this podcast is in some way connected to the Scriptures and will hopefully encourage you with your walk with the Lord.

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Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

In this episode we discuss the vital importance of sharing the Gospel, and we ask ourselves some difficult questions about our sharing Jesus habits.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 21: "I never knew you"
Episode 24: The Gospel

Access resources to aid in telling others about Jesus

I mentioned videos from the recent sharing Jesus workshop that we did at Mentoring Men for the Master. I will include the links to those below for any who are interested. (Please note that many of the videos are shorter because we provided additional time those weeks for the small groups to practice and discuss sharing the Gospel.)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Scriptures referenced:
John 4:1-42
John 6:35
John 7:37-39
Isaiah 55:1-2
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 5:6
Luke 19:10
Matthew 9:35-38
John 14:6
Matthew 28:18-20
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
John 3:16-18
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
Romans 5:8
Romans 10:9, 13
Ephesians 2:8-9
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 8:1
2 Corinthians 5:17
John 17:3
Matthew 7:21-23
1 John 3:4-6
1 John 2:1-6
John 15:18-20
2 Timothy 3:12
John 7:17
2 Peter 3:9

**CORRECTIONS*
At one point when quoting John 4:35, I accidentally omitted part of the verse. The other times I read it, I read that part correctly. However, here is the verse: "Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest."
When I said, "Seeking out people; saving people; restoring people to relationship with God; forgiving our sins" I was referring to what Jesus does. I was not implying that we ourselves can save people, restore them to relationship with God, or forgive their sins. Nevertheless, Jesus works through us.
I paraphrased John 7:17. Here is the exact quote: "If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Support the Show. If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

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86. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few

In this episode we take a look at Romans 6 and how to walk in freedom from sin.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedom
Episode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

Scriptures referenced:
Romans 5:20-21
Romans 6:1-23
Colossians 2:11-12
Matthew 28:18-20
2 Corinthians 5:17
Genesis 4:6-7
Galatians 5:22-23
Romans 12:2
Proverbs 29:25
Proverbs 27:6
2 Peter 1:3-4
Philippians 2:12
Ephesians 4:22-24
Titus 2:11-14
Genesis 3:1-6
Philippians 4:13
John 15:5
Hebrews 13:5
Romans 8:38-39
Galatians 2:21
Proverbs 14:12
Philippians 4:6-9
2 Timothy 2:20-21
Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians 6:12
Matthew 6:11
Matthew 6:34
Psalm 68:19
Galatians 5:16

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
One of the times I read Romans 6:6 I accidentally said that our old self was crucified "in" him. The text says our old self was crucified "with" him. The other times I read it I said it correctly. Support the Show. If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

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85. Dead to sin

Today we talk about a facet of self-control that we all need each and every day.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 72: A sacrifice of praise
Episode 82: Do not despise the time in between
Episode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

Scriptures referenced:
Galatians 5:22-23
2 Corinthians 10:5
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 3:14-21
Matthew 7:7-8
Psalm 107:6
Psalm 118:5
Romans 8:9
Galatians 5:16
Ephesians 5:18
Isaiah 40:28-31
Matthew 11:28-30
Titus 2:11-14
James 1:20
Philippians 4:13
Daniel 1:7
Daniel 3:13-18
2 Peter 1:3-4
John 15:4-5
James 1:2-4
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Psalm 34:1-3
Psalm 4:6-7
Psalm 16:11
John 14:27
Philippians 4:6-7
Matthew 4:1-11
John 5:17

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

At one point I refer to the "temptation to think and feel". I meant to say "temptation to think or feel something" (implying something contrary to the Word of God). Obviously, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with thinking and feeling. God Himself thinks and feels. Rather, the point is what we are thinking about and if our feelings are godly. Support the Show. If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

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84. Emotional self-control

Today we look at what exactly it is that anxiety is trying to get us to do when it strikes and how to resist it.  And we also talk about how God gives us everything we need for today.

Other episodes mentioned in this one:
Episode 21: I never knew you
Episode 24: The Gospel

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Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 6:34
Philippians 4:6-9
Isaiah 50:4
Proverbs 6:6-11
Psalm 56:3
Isaiah 26:3
Galatians 5:22-23
Luke 12:7
Psalm 23
1 Corinthians 10:13
Philippians 4:11-13
2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Ephesians 3:14-21
Psalm 107:6, 13, 19, 28
John 10:14
Hebrews 13:5
Matthew 6:33
Philippians 4:19
Psalm 19:1
Romans 1:20
2 Timothy 1:7
Luke 12:25-26
Matthew 24:35
Ephesians 1:17-18 Support the Show. If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

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83. The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

Today we discuss how circumstances we may see as unpleasant may actually be preparatory and how the Lord is developing humility in us.

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Scriptures referenced:
Numbers 13-14
Deuteronomy 8
Romans 8:28
James 4:6
Psalm 127:1
Genesis 37; 39-50
2 Samuel 5:3-5 (note also 2 Samuel 2:1-4)
Psalm 27:13
Proverbs 2
James 1:5

**CORRECTION**
When I said chapter 29 verse 21 I meant chapter 39 verse 21. Support the Show. If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

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9. Q&A: "Where should I start reading the Bible?"

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