Seen Around Church – Week of July 12, 2026
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How to Begin a Regular Bible Study
July 19, 2026By Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman
- Find your Bible! If you already know where it is, take it out and spend a few minutes looking through it. Notice how it is divided into books, chapters, and verses. If you do not have a Bible or are ready for a new one, you can read my recommendations for choosing a great children’s Bible
- Learn the books of the Bible in order. Music is one of the easiest ways to remember them! Listen to this song and try singing along. You could also use a bookmark, make flashcards, or practice writing the books in order. Spend just a few minutes each day, and you may be surprised by how quickly you learn them!
- Build your foundation. A house needs a strong foundation, and the Bible is an important part of our faith foundation. On the foundation piece from your kit, write or draw other things that keep you grounded in faith, such as prayer, worship, service, creation, or your community of faith. Add the piece to your house at the end.
- Wonder Together
- Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, a younger church leader. Why do you think Paul reminded Timothy that scripture could teach, guide, and prepare him?
- If someone had never read the Bible before, which Bible story would you want to share with them? Why?
- A Bible study guide is included in this week’s Coming Home materials. How could you make reading and studying the Bible a regular practice? Choose a specific time and place to begin.
