Week 1 Bible Journaling Prompts
Here are some daily Bible journaling prompts to go along with this week’s theme. If you aren’t the journaling type, or if you are using this study in a family setting, I hope that you can use these as thought and discussion question prompts. If you don’t have a Bible journal, you can use this printable: My Bible Journal
Monday
Just take a minute to think about your “why.” If you are the Bible journaling type, this would be a good time to think about why you want to make Bible study part of each day and set a goal for yourself. Write it down. This is only for you, unless you choose to share it with your family, so set a reasonable goal. If you are starting from scratch, start with something that you know you can and will do. Maybe it’s reading your Bible for 5-10 minutes a day, maybe you’ll just follow along with us here, maybe you’ll read one chapter a day. If I could make a suggestion, choose a goal for reading the Word (how God talks to you) as well as a goal for praying (how you talk to God). A relationship with God takes both. 🙂
Tuesday
We are talking about studying, but other Bible versions may use different wording. In your journal for today, take a minute to look up 2 Timothy 2:15 in your Bible and write it down. I usually use the New King James Version (NKJV), but there are many versions to choose from. The NKJV says to “be diligent to present yourself approved to God.” Some versions mention “doing your best.” When you write the Bible verse, take the time to look up any words that you are unsure of. Take time to write a definition of what the word(s) means to you.
I’m going to think about what diligence means, and how I can be more diligent in my study of God’s Word. Looking back at the goals that we wrote yesterday, is there anything that you need to change?
Wednesday
A synonym for study is meditate. One of my favorite Bible verses is Philippians 4:8:
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.”
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)
In your journal today (or maybe on a note card or sticky note), write out either Philippians 4:8, or some other Bible verse that talks about meditating on God’s Word or on the lovely things of this life. Along with our memory verse in 2 Timothy, meditate on this verse going forward this week. 🙂
Thursday
Why does the Word of God matter so much? What is the Word? Who is the Word?
For today, write these verses from John 1 and meditate/discuss/journal about the Word that is mentioned here. How do these verses make you feel? I hope that they bring you the joy and comfort that they bring to me!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it…And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1: 1-5, 14 (NKJV)
Friday
As we go out into the world, we’re not alone. We are also not defenseless. I hope that you find comfort in your study of God’s Word, because you will be more prepared to deal with all of the problems that come along with this world. We can be confident that this world is not our home, but that we are working to make it to our final home with God!
Remember that God has provided his children with a coat of armor to help us fight against the evil that surrounds us. It is up to us to put it on and use it correctly. As you read through Ephesians 6:10-18, familiarize yourself with the armor that God has prepared for you. Write these Scriptures in your journal or meditate on them today, especially paying attention to the ONE piece of this armor that is both used for defense and offense.
“And take…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
Ephesians 6:17b (NKJV)
Final Thoughts
At the end of the week, I hope that you have decided to become more diligent in your Bible study. If you are working through this study with your littles, make sure to keep singing the song that they picked out for this week, and keep practicing the memory verse.
If you are looking for other ideas for Bible study or Bible songs for the kids, I hope that you’ll check out our Pinterest boards for some ideas.