Easy Bible Study Tool to Engage with the Scriptures

Sometimes reading the Bible can feel a little dry, or perhaps you are just reading it to check it of your to-do list for the day. But have you ever thought of engaging with the Scriptures? Taking a few extra minutes to interact with the living Word of God? This is where heart-level changes happen, when we come with a humble, expectant heart and start engaging with the Scriptures. 

Looking for a simple way to do this?

Try the ABC Bible Study Method.

This quick Bible study tool will help you meditate on the Scriptures, be prepared to share them with others, and help you apply them to your life.

Watch this short video to learn all about it:

Looking for more resources to help you stay rooted in the Word of God?

Check out the SPFintheWord Bible Reading Plan for 2017 - www.sheprovesfaithful.com/bible

Favorite Things Game

These are a few of my favorite things!

Instead of a White Elephant, Yankee Swap, or other gift exchange, consider a Favorite Things Party! This is a great way to not only get to know your friends or family a little better but leave with delightful treats.

Favorite Things Gift Swap

What: A Gift Swap

What you need:

  • four slips of paper for each person (can be scrap paper)
  • pens for writing names on paper
  • one basket labeled "Who's Next"
  • one basket labeled "Who Gets It"
  • Each person needs to bring three gifts

How to Play:

  • Each person brings three of their favorite things under $5 each (or set your own price point). This is usually three of the same item, like three ornaments, or three lip balms, or three starbucks gift cards.
  • Each person writes their name down one four slips of paper. 1 slip goes in a "Who's Next" basket and 3 slips go in the "Who Gets it" basket.
  • The game begins by drawing a person from the "Who's next" basket. That person comes up and shares about what they brought and why it's her favorite thing. Then she draws three names out of the "Who Gets It" basket. If your name is called you get the special treat! If the person draws their own name or the same name twice, she can re-draw a name.
  • Every person walks away with three new things to take home and enjoy.

This is a simple game with almost zero prep. If you want this to be a little nicer for a family gift exchange you can up the price point of the gifts like 3 items that are $15 each, for example. You can always play the game by bringing only 2 favorite things with a higher price point.

Let me know if you play it!

Check out the She Proves Faithful Podcast

(This game is mentioned in Episode 22: Awkward Family Christmas)

sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode22

Daily Advent Scriptures

One of the biggest hurdles I have in getting into the Word with my children is not having a plan! Seriously. And why do I complicate it? Looking for the “perfect” scripture for that day?? I get all caught up in decisions of what to read and I never actually get around to reading the Bible with my kiddos.

So I've put together a little advent reading plan for this festive joyous advent season. Walk through the Scriptures each day and discover the promises and prophesies of the coming Savior and His humble and anticipated arrival into this world. Be dazzled by the Light of the World this Christmas.

Daily Advent Scripture Reading

Join me in reading the scriptures with our kiddos, or your spouse, or a friend at work or church every day until Christmas. The passages are about Jesus, the coming Messiah, our Savior. 

Directions:

  • Read the passage out loud.
  • Ask this question:  What do we learn about Jesus in this passage?
  • Other discussion ideas: define words, ask comprehension questions

December 1      Isaiah 9:2-7
December 2     2 Samuel 7:12-13
December 3     Isaiah 11:1-10
December 4    Jeremiah 33:14-36
December 5    John 1:1-5
December 6   John 1:6-8
December 7   Isaiah 40:1-5
December 8   Luke 1:5-17
December 9   Luke 1:18-26
December 10Luke 1:26-33
December 11   Luke 1:35-38
December 12    Matthew 1:18-25
December 13   Like 1:39-45
December 14   Luke 1:47-56
December 15   Luke 2:1-7
December 16   Luke 2:8-14
December 17   Luke 2:16-21
December 18   Micah 5:2-5
December 19   Matthew 2:1-6
December 20   Matthew 2:7-10
December 21   Matthew 2:11-12
December 22   Isaiah 42:1-6
December 23   1 John 1:1-5
December 24   John 1:9-13
December 25   John 1:14-18