As much as people sometimes complain that the Bible is difficult to read, it is actually a very enjoyable book if you give it a chance. Its incredible age means that you have to adjust to reading the ancient style of writing, but that is actually easier done that you might think. If you are willing to read large chucks of the Bible at once or read chapter-sized portions every day, you will find the rhythm of the writing easier to follow over time. This is especially true if you avoid bouncing back and forth between the Old and New Testament. Since they were originally written in different languages, they both have a different style.

 

Even if the style of writing still gives you trouble, the actual stories of the Bible should be something that you enjoy and not just because it is Christianity’s holy book. The Bible is filled with tales of redemption, good conquering evil and people rising above unhappy circumstances. It has clever ploys, moving lines and even quite a few jokes. If you cannot find enjoyment in either the tales of forgiveness or the action of pitched battles, it may be because you are subconsciously determined to distance yourself from Christianity and are rejecting those stories purely because they come from the Bible.

 

Before you panic entirely, you do not have to enjoy the entire Bible. Plenty of devout Christians find the massive lists of genealogies boring, and most people would say that Deuteronomy and Numbers are nothing short of a painful chore to read. There may be a problem, however, when you no longer feel a thrill when Moses parts the Red Sea or touched when Joseph reunites with Israel.