i USUALLY read my Bible without study helps. Been like that my whole life.
Thanks for your thoughtful input.
We shall see what God unfolds.
Sounds good! Glad to hear that by the way. It's unusual. Most people first defer to books for a "default" interpretation or understanding and then seek to "make the facts fit." It's understandable, especially for young christians, but at some point it does cause one to come to the conclusion that most very "credentialed" Bible teachers/Pastors/Seminarians are just wrong due to mutually exclusive teachings among them. That's what got me pointed in the right direction.
Anyway, if you ever decide you want more of the insights that I've gleaned on this, just shoot me a private note.