Tea with Jesus

Join me on a walk through the Bible, as we study, reflect, and grow in the light of a Christian Journey.

Cover image for a guide on how to read the Bible and where to begin, featuring an open Bible, a ritual cloth, and a logo with a cross and flowers.

Reading the Bible is an important part of what we’ll be doing together, and having a good understanding of some basic essentials will help you get the most out of your Bible studies.

A few of these essentials include what to look for when choosing a Bible if you don’t already have one, where to begin reading, and what features make a good study Bible.

Take a moment to read this post before we begin our journey- I want to be sure you feel well prepared and confident for the discoveries we’ll make together!

Can you follow along with these devotionals without a Bible? Yes, absolutely!

However, I do encourage you to invest in a good study Bible if you do not already have one. It will become your own personal connection with God’s Word. The more familiar you become with where the books are and how to navigate the pages, the more fluent and confident you’ll feel in finding verses of comfort for yourself, or words of encouragement to share with others.

Reading the Bible-Where to Begin

Bible Study through the book of Mathew

Book cover titled 'Prepare the Way Devotional Study: Strengthening Your Faith' with beach scene, compass rose, and Christian cross icon.
Prepare the Way-Devotional Study
Bold Messengers
Bold Messengers
A religious devotional study cover titled 'Jesus' Baptism' with decorative ornate frame, a cross, and flowers, emphasizing Jesus being anointed of God.
Jesus Anointed of God
A cover page with the title "Jesus Teaches How To Overcome Temptation." The subtitle states, "Jesus teaches us in Matthew 4 how to defeat Satan with the Word of God." There is a gold pen on the right side of a white sheet of paper, which contains handwritten text. The background features a blue and green textured design with gold accents, and a logo at the bottom reads "Creative Journey Angela Johnson" with a cross and floral design.
Overcoming Temptation
Book cover titled 'Be a Light' with a subtitle 'The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry' displayed over a blurred background of a woman standing on a beach at sunset.
Be A Light
A religious-themed graphic with a title that reads 'Fishers of Men' and a quote that says 'When Jesus Calls, Drop Your Nets & Follow Him The First Disciples,' featuring a background of a boat with ropes and a body of water, and a logo with a cross and flowers at the bottom.
Fishers Of Men
A woman with her eyes closed, standing outdoors in front of trees with yellow leaves, sunlight filtering through the branches. The image has a decorative overlay with pink and floral elements, with the text 'How can I serve God?' and a logo for Creative Journey with Angela Johnson.
Serving God
A person sitting on a rocky mountain ledge, gazing at a sunset sky filled with clouds and a colorful horizon, with the title 'Sermon on the Mount' and subtitles about explaining the Beatitudes series, part 1, on a religious-themed graphic.
The Beatitudes Series Part 1
The Beatitudes Series Part 4
A person sitting on a mountain top, looking at a sunset sky filled with clouds, with the text "Sermon on the Mount Explaining The Beatitudes Series Part 2", and a logo of a cross and flowers.
The Beatitudes Part 2
Book cover titled 'Sermon on the Mount Explaining The Beatitudes Series Part 3' with an image of a person sitting on a mountain top, watching sunrise above clouds.
The Beatitudes Series Part 3