Question 1

HIGHLIGHT

Answer

Write the letter “H” at the top of your journal.

As you read the passage, HIGHLIGHT what jumps out and then jot some of those highlights down:

The book name

Passage (chapter and verses you actually )

One or two standout verses

A title or phrase capturing why they stood out

This helps you quickly find meaningful verses later.

Question 2

EXPLAIN

Answer

Write “E”, then Explain what the passage means.

Consider:

Why was this written?

Who was it written to?

What comes before and after?

Why did the Holy Spirit include it?

What is God communicating?

This step invites thoughtful reflection and personal engagement with the Word.

Question 3

APPLY

Answer

Write an “A” for Apply.

Answer questions like:

How does this help me?

What does it mean for my life today?

What might God be calling me to do?

Write 2–5 sentences showing how the verse connects to your life.

Question 4

RESPOND

Answer

Finally, write “R” for Respond.

This is your personal reply to God’s Word. It could be:

A prayer

A call to action

A way you’ll live differently because of what you’ve learned

Your response is how you apply Scripture in your heart and your life.

Question 5

HIGHLIGHT

Answer

Write the letter “H” at the top of your journal.

As you read the passage, HIGHLIGHT what jumps out and then jot some of those highlights down:

The book name

Passage (chapter and verses you actually )

One or two standout verses

A title or phrase capturing why they stood out

This helps you quickly find meaningful verses later.

Question 6

EXPLAIN

Answer

Write “E”, then Explain what the passage means.

Consider:

Why was this written?

Who was it written to?

What comes before and after?

Why did the Holy Spirit include it?

What is God communicating?

This step invites thoughtful reflection and personal engagement with the Word.

Question 7

APPLY

Answer

Write an “A” for Apply.

Answer questions like:

How does this help me?

What does it mean for my life today?

What might God be calling me to do?

Write 2–5 sentences showing how the verse connects to your life.

Question 8

RESPOND

Answer

Finally, write “R” for Respond.

This is your personal reply to God’s Word. It could be:

A prayer

A call to action

A way you’ll live differently because of what you’ve learned

Your response is how you apply Scripture in your heart and your life.

HEAR Journal

HEAR stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond.
Each step helps create space to hear from God. Once you choose a reading plan and set aside a time to study God’s Word,
you’re ready to HEAR from Him.

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HEAR Journal

HEAR stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond.
Each step helps create space to hear from God. Once you choose a reading plan and set aside a time to study God’s Word,
you’re ready to HEAR from Him.

HEAR Journal

HEAR stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. Each step helps create space to hear from God. Once you choose a reading plan and set aside a time to study God’s Word, you’re ready to HEAR from Him.

Email

Call Us

Find Us

Giving

HEAR Journal

HEAR stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. Each step helps create space to hear from God. Once you choose a reading plan and set aside a time to study God’s Word, you’re ready to HEAR from Him.

HEAR stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond.
Each step helps create space to hear from God. Once you choose a reading plan and set aside a time to study God’s Word,
you’re ready to HEAR from Him.

HEAR stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond.
Each step helps create space to hear from God. Once you choose a reading plan and set aside a time to study God’s Word,
you’re ready to HEAR from Him.