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Making Bible Reading a Habit

Reading the Bible for Life

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the importance of consistent Bible reading

2

Create a personal Bible reading plan

3

Develop a heart for daily connection with God's Word

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 1:8

“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it: then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.”

— Joshua 1:8 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of consistent Bible reading and meditation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Reading Plan Template
  • Calendar
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Ask child about their current Bible reading habits. What do they find challenging?

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about memorizing Scripture yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain why consistent Bible reading matters

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's Word helps us grow closer to Him
  • Reading the Bible is like talking with a friend
  • Regular reading helps us understand God's love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think reading the Bible is important?
  • What makes it hard to read the Bible regularly?
3Activity: My BibleMouse Reading Adventure (12 min)
planning

Create a personalized Bible reading plan

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a consistent time for daily reading
  2. Select a Bible reading plan from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  3. Create a colorful tracking chart
  4. Decide on a reward for consistent reading
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-made BibleMouse reading checklist

Challenge: Design a custom reading plan covering multiple books

4Closing (3 min)

Review personal reading plan and commitment

📝 Review Questions:
  • What time will you read your Bible?
  • How will you remember to read daily?
🙏 Prayer:

Ask God to help develop a love for His Word

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about putting God's Word into action

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Flashlight Bible Verse Hunt - Hide verse words around the room, have child use a flashlight to find and assemble them in order

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Consistency is key in developing spiritual disciplines

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Model personal Bible reading
  • Make reading time fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining motivation and finding consistent time

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine interest in understanding Scripture

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a Bible reading journal
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for tracking sheets
  • Listen to BibleMouse audio Bible together

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