Scripture Practice Week 1
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Our goal isn’t just to read Scripture, but also to meet Jesus on the page. To be with him, to become like him, and to be formed into the people who live out what we read. Or as Jesus put it, “to obey everything I have commanded you.” That’s why our posture is even more important than our technique. We must come to Scripture with the heart of a disciple — sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening for his word.
Below you will find steps to help you engage with this practice over the next four weeks, as well as resources for further exploration.
Ways to engage with the Scripture Practice
First and foremost, this practice (and all practices) are meant to be done in community. If you haven't yet, find a small group of people that are commited to walking through this practice together.
Download the Scripture Practice Guide. If you can, it is advised to print it out to reduce the distraction of our devices.
Gather with your group once a week to watch the Practicing the Way video found below. This will include questions for discussion, as well as a short teaching on that week's practice.
Step into each practice as much as you are able and feel comfortable to. This invitation is for everyone at all stages of life and faith.
Reflect on your experience of the practice using the reflection questions at the bottom of the guide and be prepared to share them the next time you gather with your group.
Grounded Reading Journal 2026
Download Journey's 2026 reading journal here
Recommended Reading
Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson (Chapters 1-2)
BibleProject Videos
Rule of Life Podcast
Sabbath Practice Guide
Download the practice guide here
Week 1 Practice - The daily reading of Scrupture
Find a good place that is quiet and distraction free
Find a good time
Make a plan for what to read (Or follow Journey's 2026 plan)
Begin by settling your body in God's presence
Open in prayer
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Week 1 Reflection Questions
Before your next time together with the group for Week 2, take five minutes to journal out your answers to the following three questions about the practice:
Where did I feel Resistance?
Where did I feel Joy?
Where did I most experience God's nearness?
