What is a H.e.a.r. journal?

A H.E.A.R. journal is a simple way to help you read the Bible with the intention of applying it.

By asking four simple questions, you can understand and apply any passage. In addition, journaling is a great discipline because it helps you retain more of what you read.

H.e.a.R. Explained

H - HIGHLIGHT: What is a verse(s) that stood out to you in your reading?

E - EXPLAIN: What is the author’s intended meaning in the context of the passage?

A - APPLY: What is the principle to live by today or how does this passage apply to my life right now?

R - RESPOND: How will I respond to the application in my relationships and/or situations this week? Write a prayer asking God to help you to apply today’s insight in your life.

Sample H.E.A.R. Journal

RELATED RESOURCES

E100 OT/NT BIBLE READING PLAN (11 x 8.5 format)

NT 260-DAY READING PLAN FROM REPLICATE

Quest Study Bible for Adults

We love to recommend the Quest NIV Study Bible for it’s question-based study notes that answer the questions that most of us typically have when we read God’s Word!

BLANK NOTEBOOK to journal

You can get a blank journal or notebook from many retailers. This particular notebook is hard-bound and college ruled with 180 Pages, and sized at 8.4 x 5.7 inches. It also includes a loop to hold your pen.