Where do I start? To start at the beginning is too intimidating--all those books and thousands of pages!
You can't just start reading. Well, of course you can--but you can't do it by approaching the Bible as a narrative story, because it's a lot more than that. You have to approach with an open heart, first. Even if you are starting to read on your own, or in a group, you need dedicated time, second. Time to reflect, pray, and journal your journey.
Here is a workbook that will help. All 73 books are summarized. When my eyes glazed over in Leviticus, I looked at the Workbook's summary and the reflection questions and suddenly Leviticus was more understandable. Sometimes I drew pictures and even charted genealogy charts in the spaces at the end of each book.
I also liked the short prayers at the close. They kick started my own prayer or used the words I would have used. This is a good beginner's tool.
