THE BIBLE
The Bible is the book of books, it's the word of the living God. It covers the entire scope of human existence from creation to final judgement. The Bible is composed of 66 Books in two major parts: Old Testament & New Testament. OT has 39 books: Torah, 12 historical books, 5 books of poetry, and 17 books of prophesy. NT has 27 books: 4 gospels, book of acts, apacolyptic book, and 21 epistles. All the writings came together to form a cohesive work of literature with a message that transcends all of these cultures to bring God’s word to His people.
Scripture to read: 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12-13, Psalm 119:11, Isaiah 40:8, John 6:63
"The word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection. And we must not select a few favorite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian." -A.W. Tozer
"The Bible to me is the most precious thing in the world just because it tells me the story of Jesus." -George McDonald
"The Bible is is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into him, that they may delight in his presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God himself in the core and center of their hearts." -A.W. Tozer
Books to read:
Youth Aflame ("Thomas" chapter) by Winkie Pratney
Spiritual Leadership (chapter 13) by Oswald J Sanders
Studying the Bible:
The Bible Project videos
How to Read the Bible for all its Worth by Douglas Stuart and Gordon Fee
How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Douglas Stuart and Gordon Fee
Blue Letter Bible (app on phone or website)
Commentaries (Maclaren, Morgan, Wiersbe, etc)