Dig deeper into your scripture reading by journaling and praying!
Use this acrostic for the word HEAR to experience God through His Word.
H = Highlight
What verse(s) stood out to you in your reading?
What verse(s) stood out to you in your reading?
E = Explain
What is the author’s intended meaning in the context of the passage?
What is the author’s intended meaning in the context of the passage?
A = Apply
What is the principle to live by today?
What is the principle to live by today?
R = Respond
How will I respond to the application in my relationships and/or situations this week?
How will I respond to the application in my relationships and/or situations this week?
Use these LIFE Journal Helps (aka recommended resources) to help you understand and apply what you read in the Bible.
You Version Bible App - An app with daily video teachings on the Verse of the Day, Daily Guided Prayer, Bible Translations, Video Teachings/Resources, Share and Create Bible Images, and Bible Reading Plans. All these helpful resources and more are best accessed through their website or app.
The Bible Project - Short animated videos giving an overview of each book of the Bible, videos on Biblical themes, blog posts, Bible studies, and free graduate-level Bible classes. These are best accessed through their website or on YouTube.
Through The Word - An app with audio commentary on each chapter of the Bible to help you understand what you read. These audio commentaries are best accessed through their app.
The Bible Recap - Short audio podcasts to help you understand each chapter in the Bible. Many episodes talk about multiple chapters. You may need to skip around because the podcast was made chronologically vs book order. These are best accessed through your favorite podcast app.
Overview Bible - They publish overviews of the books of the Bible, profiles on major characters, profiles on major Biblical themes, and interesting facts about the Scriptures. These are best accessed through their website.