Bible Study Notebook: Double-Entry Journal Sheets

There are a number of wonderful Bible studies available that have been written and published by great Bible teachers. There are some amazing online tools available for word study and reading or listening to Bible commentary. However, there are times in our lives when we just want to open our Bibles and listen to what the Lord wants to say directly to us. Enter the double-entry journal.

Today’s printable is a double-entry journal page and is a great tool for building a Bible study notebook. It will help us record and meditate on all that comes to our minds as we enjoy God’s word.

I can’t take credit for this simple study tool. I’m not sure who originally came up with the double-entry journal, but I started using it years ago during my personal Bible study. I enjoy it because it is simple and flexible.

How to Use a Double-Entry Journal

Here’s how it works:

Print out several double entry journal pages (or see this post on how to convert a spiral notebook to a double-entry journal).
Fill in the passage and the passage title at the top of the page.
In the left column, write out word-for-word the any verses that grab your attention. (NOTE: You could also opt to write out the entire passage you are studying. This requires more printed journal pages, but also promotes greater concentration on God’s words.)
As ideas, questions, other verses, song lyrics, prayers or praises come to mind write them in the right column next to verse that triggered your thought.

Benefits of a Double-Entry Journal

Using a double entry journal can encourage you to slow down and truly meditate on Gods word. This simple technique helps you to:

know, understand, and remember Scripture;
connect what you are reading to your prior knowledge of the Bible;
express the feeling, thoughts, and/or questions you have;
think critically about and refine what you believe about God and His word;
respond in prayer or praise to God’s heart for; and
recognize sin and repent.

A double-entry journal section will be a great addition to your Bible study notebook. Regularly recording your time with God in such a way can become a habit that is rich and rewarding. Give it a try for a week or two. Then come back and leave a comment letting us all know what you think.

Only by grace,

Kelli