I know, the last thing you think you need is another Bible, but the International Bible Society has put out something I think you should take a look at. It's called The Books of the Bible.
Typically Bibles are divided by chapters and verses. Because of this we tend to read things in a more separated fashion. The words become compartmentalized a little. It certainly helps with memorization, but it hinders reading the Bible as it was written...without chapters and verses...as a story. So in this Bible the chapters and verses have been removed. They have also combined books of the Bible that have traditionally been linked together (for example: Luke-Acts). The New Testament is laid out differently as well. Luke-Acts is linked with the other New Testament books written to a Gentile audience, while Matthew is followed other New Testament books written to a Jewish audience. The gospel of John is followed by the letters of John. Overall, it helps you get the story of the Story. It's a more continuous read great for devotional life. It brings things alive in a new way.
The new Bible is pretty cheap, so if you have a few extra bucks click on the link and go get yourselves one!
The new Bible is pretty cheap, so if you have a few extra bucks click on the link and go get yourselves one!
