Resources to Help Grow Your Bible Reading Habits
On this page you will find links to some helpful apps and websites that you can use to develop a daily bible reading habit, explore the bible and increase your understanding of various themes and topics.
You will also find some journal templates for you to print out and use if you like to write physical notes.
YouVersion Bible App
Not only is YouVersion a bible app, but it also offers a HUGE selection of reading plans that you can use to help guide your time in the bible. Whether you want to explore topics and themes throughout the bible, read a book at a time or read the whole bible in a year, YouVersion has plans that will suit your style of reading.
The Bible Project
The Bible Project creates a wide variety of resources to help you understand the videos that cover the books of the bible, as well as others that dive into some of the deeper topics in the bible. Whether you’re just looking to get an idea of what the bible has to say on a topic, or you want to develop your understanding of a topic – the Bible Project will have a video to help you.
Through The Word
Through The Word offers audio guides on every chapter of the bible. With a number of journeys through biblical themes, whole books or exploring the narrative of the bible, Through The Word offers an easy way to engage with the bible, especially while you’re walking driving or using public transport.
Journal Templates
SOAP – Journal Method
SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer.
The approach is simple: after reading the bible, pick out one scripture that stands out. Make observations about what makes it stand out to you. Write out some application points – how you can make it part of your life. Then, lastly, write out your prayer based on your reading.
“What Does This Teach?” – Journal Method
This method is a more general method than SOAP and simply involves reading a passage of of your bible and then asking yourself three questions about what you read:
Q1. What does this teach me about God?
Q2. What does this teach me about Myself?
Q3. What does this teach me about the Gospel?