Reading the Bible

Image of the OFS app Verse text page with arrows pointing to important content.




1 – Book Name Chapter and Verse.
The Book name along with the Chapter and Verse Numbers will appear in this header. Chapter and Verse numbers will change as you scroll through the text. Currently displayig Chapter 1 Verses 1-5
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page an arrow pointing to the header displaying Book name, Chapter Number and Verse Numbers.




2 – Chapter Selection.
The tabs accross the top of this page display the available chapters for this Book. Clicking any chapter number tab will take you directly to that chapter number verse 1.
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page an arrow pointing to Chapter tabs where you can select a Chapter number.




3 – Chapter and Verse Text.
This app is designed for you to read the Bible on your phone or tablet just as you would a paper bound Bible. Swiping you finger accross right to left take you foward through the chapter. Likewise, swiping your finger left to right will take you backwards through the chapter. Notice the header on top always displays the chapter and verse you are reading.
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page an arrow pointing to Verse text.




4 – Navigate to Bookmarks or References and Footnotes.
The icons on the bottom of the page take you to the Bookmark section and Reference/Footnote section of the app.
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page where an arrow points to the bottom navigation section.




5 – Settings.
Clicking this icon will take you to the app settings screen.
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page where an arrow points an icon that takes you to app settings.




6 – Create a bookmark for the displayed Book,Chapter and Verse.
Creating a Bookmark for a favorite Book, Chapter and Verse is a very important feature of this app.

Clicking this icon will create a bookmark for the Book, Chapter and Verse currently on the screen. All bookmarks can be accessed via the 'View Bookmarks' navigation icon.
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page where an arrow points an icon that creates a bookmark for the displayed Verses.




7 – Footnote and Reference Indicator.
As you read the Verse text if a footnote or reference is available for that section it will appear here. Clicking this icon will display that footnote or reference on the bottom of the screen.
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Image of the OFS app Verse text page where an arrow points an foortnote and reference indicator for this text.