Read The Bible: Helps

Scriptures That Are Easy to Use

We want to make sure that when people turn to the Bible for help, they can easily find the guidance they need, especially if they’ve never read the Bible before. At the front of all Gideon Bibles is a section called Bible Helps, which informs readers where to find verses on certain topics:

Help in Time of Need

• The Way of Salvation
• Comfort in Time of Loneliness
• Comfort in Time of Sorrow
• Relief in Time of Suffering
• Guidance in Time of Decision
• Protection in Time of Danger
• Courage in Time of Fear
• Peace in Time of Turmoil
• Rest in Time of Weariness
• Strength in Time of Temptation
• Warning in Time of Indifference
• Forgiveness in Time of Conviction

Suggested Readings

• Historical Highlights
• Spiritual Standards
• Dynamic Doctrines
• Practical Precepts

Practical Teachings

• Where to Find Help
• Teachings About Some of Life's Problems
• Christian Virtues and Character

The New Testaments provided by Gideons are also easy to use. They can be carried in a pocket or a purse, and the Plan of Salvation is in the back of most of them.