Genesis (the first book of the Bible) is a great foundation and is engaging to read, but you can also start later in the Bible where Jesus enters the story. Jesus' life, teachings, death and resurrection are life -changing and can be a great introduction to a new life following Jesus. That's why we usually point people to start with Jesus. 

Look at the Table of Contents in the front of the Bible & notice how it divides the Bible into the Old Testament & the New Testament. Whats's the difference between them:
Old Testament- Everything before Jesus
New Testament- Everything from Jesus' birth  and after he was resurrected.

Take time to slowly read to enjoy the Bible. Think about it as an incredibly delicious meal; you want to savor every bite and flavor, not rush through it. Starting with smaller chunks of the Bible will help you better "digest" what it is saying to you.

So what is a chapter? What is a verse?
- The chapter reference is the larger number on the page
- The verse reference is the smaller (to the left of the words in the text)

If you read something that stands out to you, pause and reflect on the scripture (see SOAP method below). Highlight or underline the verse--it is okay to write in your Bible.

If you feel inclined to read another chapter, go ahead, but remember faith isn't a race. Pace yourself, it takes time to develop this new habit of reading your Bible.

The first 4 books of the New Testament that you will read (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) are called the Gospels. Each of these books tells the story of Jesus' life from a different perspective.

Once you get to Revelation, you'll probably feel ready to go back to the beginning of the Bible.  There you can read each book of the Old Testament, starting in Genesis, with the perspective that everything points to Jesus.