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Between all the translations and various study versions, how can I find the right Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "We are blessed with many new translations and editions of the Bible ... Ask [God] to help you choose one that will be helpful to you."

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I have a learning disability which makes Bible reading difficult. Is God upset with me?
Billy Graham writes, "God understands your difficulty, and you shouldn't feel guilty because you can't read as well as most people do."

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I try to pray and read my Bible before I go to bed, but usually I fall asleep. Should I just not bother?
Billy Graham writes, "What I would strongly urge you to do is to set aside a time during the day when you are alert and you won't be interrupted ..."

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Do you have any suggestions for how to start a Bible study in our church?
Billy Graham writes, "Begin by getting together with two or three others and asking God to guide you as you make plans together."

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I find the Old Testament very confusing and hard to understand.
Billy Graham writes, "Don't worry about the parts you can't understand—ask God instead to help you learn from the parts you can understand."

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I only have one or two months to live. Which book of the Bible should I read?
Billy Graham writes, "If someone could only read one book of the Bible, I would urge them to read the Gospel of John."

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Where should I begin in my Bible reading?
When asked by a new Christian where he should begin reading the Bible, Mr. Graham said, "Begin by reading the Gospel of John, for it tells us of Christ ..."

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Why is it that when I read the Bible, I don't seem to understand it?
When the Bible serves as an introduction to the Person of Christ, it is fulfilling God's original design. Reading it in a modern version is very helpful.

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What is the difference between Bible reading and Bible meditation?
We believe that it is essential to differentiate between reading and meditating on the Bible. Reading is primarily assimilation of facts without application.

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Were those who believed in God during Old Testament times saved through Christ?
It is true that Old Testament believers lived before Jesus' actual historical sacrifice, yet the Bible suggests that they experienced acceptance and fellowship with God on the basis of their faith ...

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What happened to the original 12 disciples of Jesus?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible doesn't tell us how most of the original 12 disciples died—although there is no evidence to suggest any were taken directly into heaven."

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I find the Bible confusing whenever I try to read it. Am I wrong to feel this way?
Billy Graham writes, "I encourage you to make the Bible part of your daily life. Don't worry about what you can't do; focus instead on what you can do—and then do it."

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I have a learning disability that makes it very hard for me to read. Will God be angry at me for not reading the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "God is concerned about your spiritual growth, and if you aren't finding other ways to discover the Bible's truth and apply it to your life, then God is saddened."

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How seriously should we take the Old Testament?
Billy Graham writes, "The whole Bible is God's Word, and every chapter in it has something to teach us about God and His will for our lives."

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Recently, I heard someone claim that the Bible is full of hidden codes or messages.
Billy Graham writes, "No, the Bible was not written in code, nor does it contain some kind of secret messages from God in a hidden code."

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My grandmother gave me a Bible for Christmas, but I don't know what to do with it.
Billy Graham writes, "It's helpful to remember that the Bible actually is like a library—a collection of books (some long, some brief), written under the inspiration of God by many authors."

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I enjoy reading the New Testament, but I just get bogged down in the Old Testament. Is it OK to skip it, since it no longer applies to us?
Billy Graham writes, "The Old Testament is just as much God's Word as the New Testament, and God has many treasures in it for us if we'll only take the time to discover them."

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I was trained as a scientist, and I just can't bring myself to believe in something I can't prove (like God). What would you say to someone like me?
Billy Graham writes, "The first thing I'd do is commend you for your honest desire to know the truth about God. Down inside, you sense there must be more to life than you know right now, and you aren't content to ignore it."

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I grew up in a strong Christian home and I still believe in Christ, but why do so many intelligent people reject Him? This puzzles me.
Billy Graham writes, "It is true that many intelligent people today reject Christ—but this isn't the whole story. It has been my privilege over the years to know many leading scientists and scholars who were deeply committed to Jesus Christ, and this is still true."

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We had a series in Sunday School on great men and women of the Bible, and I'm discouraged because I know I'll never be able to serve God the way these people did.
Billy Graham writes, "I'm thankful you've had this opportunity to study some of the great men and women of the Bible for they have much to teach us (even if they did live many centuries ago)."