I wasn't raised in the church, so I am just learning about the Bible now.
Interesting! Well the New Testament is  collection of writings by early Christians, you might start there! 
I tried to just sit down and start reading... then I got to some part in Old Testament that was just a list of Kings.  I like your idea better.
Well you have to look at it as a relationship between God and humans. The psalms are a good quick read.