Have you ever had a great time reading the Bible, and then you grab your journal, and wonder, “What do I write?” That’s where these Bible study journaling prompts come in! These 38 prompts will help you dig deeper into Scripture. I want to encourage you not just check off your Bible study time off your to do list, but to instead really reflect on how God’s Word applies to your life. Sit with your Savior and spend time with Him after reading the Bible.

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Songs that connect to Scripture
What God taught me
What surprised me
Characteristics of God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit
Themes & verses go along with the theme
Doodle / sketch
When have I been in a similar situation: Make a text-to-self connection
Key definitions
How will I apply it to my life?
Where do I see these themes or people in the rest of the Bible? Look in Old & New Testament.
Pray this verse
Memorize this verse
Questions I have
Chapter summary
Favorite verse
Historical & cultural context
Reoccurring symbols
Key characters & strengths & weaknesses
How do characters change
Rewrite the passage in your own words
How does this passage point to Jesus & His death on the cross
Commands to follow
Who could I encourage with what I learned
Write a seven-word summary
Create a mind map with key phrases & ideas
Choose a color to represent this passage
Write a poem
Compare two characters using a T-chart
Make a KWL chart: Know, Want to know, and Learned
Make quiz questions
Document your word of the year from what you read
Contrasts: What opposites do I see? Wise vs. fool
Figurative language: Similes, metaphors, personification
Verses that make you say WOW
Symbolism of numbers
Warnings & consequences
Predict what will happen next
Make a collage/junk journal spread from what you read