There’s never been a more important time to be in God’s Word. But I know so many of us struggle to make that a habit in our own lives and also to help our kids make it a habit in their own life. In this episode, we’ll hear from Laura & Emily from Risen Motherhood as they share what it means to treasure God’s Word.

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Why is it important for a mom to study God’s word?

• The Bible is how God speaks to us.
• Right thinking leads to right living.
• Growing in biblical literacy is how we grow in discernment.
• Knowing who God is shapes where our identity is found.
• We cannot pour into our children if we our well is empty.

Two important notes:

• The local church is a great place to find support and learn to study the word of God.
• Don’t confuse a devotional with a Bible Study. While devotionals are wonderful, we should prioritize studying God’s word for ourselves.

Tips for getting in God’s word as a mom of young children

Plow:

• Read one book of the Bible over and over for comprehension.
  • You can start with any book of the Bible, but here are a few ideas to start with: Genesis,
    John, Acts, 1 Peter, James
  • Free Audio Bibles: ESV app from Crossway, The Bible App
• Read the entire Bible for comprehension.
  • Reading Plans: The Bible Project, The Bible App, Read the Bible cover to cover, Chronological Bible, Navigators
  • Gospel-Themes: For a full list and further description, click here.

Trowel:

• The Abide Method
  • The Abide Method Tutorial on Risen Motherhood
  • Free Bible Study Worksheets from Risen Motherhood
  • Bible Gateway (Where to get text for scripture. Copy and paste then print on paper in a large, doubles paced font.)
  • Journaling Bible, ESV Study Bible, Pens
  • Other resources we use to study God’s word from Risen Motherhood

Three steps to The Abide Method

1. Observation: What does the text say?
2. Interpretation: What was the original context to the original audience?
3. Apply: What does this passage tell you about who God is? How does that transform your
   life?

Always open and close your time with prayer.

Favorite prayer resources:

• Val Marie Paper Prayer Journal
• Valley of Vision, A Book of Puritan Prayers
• A blank notebook/journal