The Beginner\\'s Guide to Reading the BibleChoose a Bible version that’s understandable and easy to read. Here’s the flat out truth: If we don’t understand it, we won’t read it. You don’t have to start at the beginning of the Bible. The Bible contains 66 separate books compiled into one book. Pick a book of the Bible and work your way through it. How to read the Bible: Read a little every day! Getting God’s Word into your life doesn’t have to take long. How to read the Bible: Pray before you begin. Pause before you open your Bible and ask God to speak to you. Write it down.