I intend to start reading the Bible this summer....I have tried to in the past but never could understand it....I think it's best to read it with the help of an instructor, friend, study group, or reference books to help you understand it....There are a lot of Bruce&Stan Guides to the Bible, the Bible for Dummies, the Bible for Idiots, the Complete Guide to the Bible 101, The Word etc. that will help people understand what they are reading, and put it in context....Some sort of aid seems very necessary in order to understand it, it can be an extremely hard book to read.Everyone suggests starting with the Book Of John, when attempting to read the Bible....