Bible stories weren’t foreign, I knew a lot of them, but that didn’t necessarily help me understand how to engage the Bible on my own or understand how the Word of God should inform my everyday life. Maybe you can relate?
I connected with scripture in a new way when I started treating my Bible like I did my text books – I started using colored pens and post-its to take notes, to document my a-ha moments, and write out questions in my Bible. This helped me to connect in new ways and remember what I was reading. me.
A few years later I discovered Bible Journaling. When I began incorporating my favorite art supplies into my study time, Bible Study and devotional time became FUN and even MORE MEANINGFUL! Bible Journaling brought a new level of understanding for me.
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”
― Albert Einstein
I don’t know about you but somewhere in this journey, I realized I didn’t really know Jesus, I didn’t understand grace, and I didn’t quite understand how scriptures were supposed to inform or transform my life. But something began to shift as I spent time in His Word.
TRUTH TIP #1: The Holy Spirit is your Teacher – He can help you understand!
Reading daily is an important discipline. But let’s be careful not to read for the sake of reading without inviting Jesus into your reading. Pray, then seek to KNOW and understand the heart of God. We don’t have to be scholars to understand. the Bible tells us The Holy Spirit is our teacher and He gives us understanding (John 14:26).
TRUTH TIP #2: Knowing your Learning Style can help you connect with Scriptures!
Understand how you learn. It could be a turning point for you, take your learning to the next level, and reduce your struggle with your devotional time.
According to scientists, Fleming and Mills, humans have three basic learning styles – Visual (V), Auditory (A), Kinesthetic (K).
Visual Learners: Some of us learn and retain information faster by seeing words and pictures making webinars and YouTube the perfect place for them to learn new skills.
Auditory Learners: Others learn by listening so they listen to teachers, podcasts or audio books and learn.
Kinesthetic Learners: Finally, others need a hands-on experience (K) to really process information. That’s me! And, the more senses are engaged, the better my learning and retention is.
Bible journaling, Creative Bible Journaling engages two of these learning styles. It’s no wonder it has taken off for people who once declared they couldn’t study or understanding the Bible. Now we have new opportunities to approach, experience, and understand the Word.
TRUTH TIP #3: You don’t have to figure any of this out on your own. A systematic guide through Bible Study can help you develop healthy study habits.
I created FREE DOWNLOADS that may help you start Bible Journaling today.
I hope this helps you explore new ways to study. Start with prayer, investigate what you’re reading to make sure you’re understanding what the author was saying. Follow the next few steps, then create something visual to help you remember.
Remember, the materials you use aren’t as important as understanding God’s Word. The materials simply make Bible Journaling FUN!
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Happy Journaling!
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