Jesus’ life and teaching were recorded by four writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, who were his contemporaries. These four accounts, known as The Gospels, can be read easily in a few hours. They form the center-piece of The Bible, which can be purchased in modern English through any newsagent or bookshop. One popular modern version, used in many churches, and on this web-site, is the New International Version, (NIV.)

The Bible can be obtained in all the major languages of the world. It can be accessed through the internet on “Bible-on-line” sites in various languages, e.g,
http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible
http://unbound.biola.edu
(To follow the teaching of Jesus in the on-line Bible, type Matthew ch 5 to indicate passage; -Matthew chapter 5 is the beginning of the “Sermon on the Mount.” See Headlines 3 to 30.)

Bibles in other languages can be found, many as on-line Bibles or for purchase, through “Bibles in your language”;Bibles in your language

Foreign language Bibles can be purchased in Australia through the Bible Society of Australia. For contacts in each state see: www.biblesociety.com.au

Bible reading notes can help you read the Bible regularly, and understand its message. They are produced by many organizations. For example, Scripture Union is one international organization supported by Christians from all Churches. “Daily Bread” and “Closer to God” are two popular series of dated notes for adults by Scripture Union. To purchase Scripture Union notes, try the Scripture Union Victoria bookshop; http://suvic.org.au/products-page/?category=9