A Message from Chuck: A Map for the Journey
Have you ever stood at the edge of a vast, beautiful forest, wanting to explore it but feeling completely overwhelmed because you didn’t have a map? That is exactly how many people feel about the Bible. They know it’s a treasure trove of wisdom and life-changing truth, but they look at those sixty-six books and think, “Where in the world do I begin?” Some start at the very beginning and get bogged down in the genealogies. Others flip it open to a random page and hope for a lightning bolt. But friend, God didn’t give us His Word to confuse us; He gave it to reveal Himself to us.
In this video, we’re answering that common, honest question: Where Should I Start? If you’re hungry for the truth but don’t know which door to walk through, I want to give you a simple, practical strategy. We’ll talk about:
- The Best Starting Point: Why I almost always recommend starting with the Gospel of John—not because it’s the first book, but because it’s the most intimate portrait of the Savior.
- The “Slow Down” Rule: Why reading for quality and depth is far more important than checking off chapters in a race to the finish line.
- Reading with a Prayerful Heart: How to ask the Holy Spirit to be your guide before you even read the first sentence.
The goal isn’t just to get through the Bible; it’s to let the Bible get through you. Let’s look at how to take that first step into the most important journey of your life.
