Question Mark... Part 1

Questions:1. During the End Days when the Bible talks about taking the mark of the beast. People are saying now that it could be a chip inserted into our hands or forehead and that we should not take it. But to my understanding the mark of the beast will be clearly a time when we CHOOSE to worship the beast as a god and then accept the mark. Not a mark that one takes to do transactions to live on a daily life. Today they are talking about having a vaccine and maybe a chip at the same time. I would not think of this as the mark of the beast…but only an event that is moving us closer to being controlled but an Antichrist…only the saints won’t be here…yay !2. Why were some of the apostle’s names changed?3 Why does Jesus weep when before he raises Lazarus from the dead?4 Good morning Pastor - I came to a service and was introduced to you by my friends Tony & Darlene before the lock down went in effect. I have not missed a service, Selah, or prayer night since my first visit to New Life. I would like to become a member of and start my faithful journey with my New Life family. I was raised a Catholic and never can I say, I understood the message. I always understand and get your message. My question is: How do I start to read the Bible?