Cracking the Book: How to Start Reading the Bible The Bible is not only the world's best-selling book-for many, it's also the most intimidating. Perhaps you've: tried reading the Bible, but got lost or confused. joined a Bible study group, but couldn't keep up. encountered people claiming to know "what the Bible says"-and wished you knew whether they were fairly representing the Scriptures.If so, Cracking the Book: How to Start Reading the Bible is the guide you need.In easy-to-understand language, pastor and biblical scholar J. Mark Lawson gives you everything you need to begin reading the Bible confidently for yourself. You'll learn: How to find your way around. The best place to begin reading. How to interpret and apply the Scriptures. Lawson also provides a concise overview of the Bible's contents from Genesis to Revelation. You'll see how it all fits together-and why Christians call it the Word of God.
