H.E.A.R. JOURNALING
The H.E.A.R. journaling method promotes reading the Bible with a life-transforming purpose. No longer will your
focus be on checking off the boxes on your daily reading schedule; your purpose will instead be to read in order to
understand and respond to God’s Word.
The acronym H.E.A.R. stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. Each of these four steps contributes to creating an atmosphere to hear God speak.
As you read through the Bible, use these four questions to help guide you.
• 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?
• R (RESPOND): How will I respond to the application in my relationships and/or situations this week?
The acronym H.E.A.R. stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. Each of these four steps contributes to creating an atmosphere to hear God speak.
As you read through the Bible, use these four questions to help guide you.
• 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?
• R (RESPOND): How will I respond to the application in my relationships and/or situations this week?