Strategies to start reading the Bible. (1) Don't start at the beginning. Start with Mark. People often get lost in the genealogies or detailed laws. (2) Get a plan that splits up the Bible into different parts for each day. (3) Read in the morning instead of the evening to make sure you get it done. (4) Add it to your daily to-do list so you remember. (5) Don't feel shame if you miss a day.