Scripture Reading
Let’s focus on the spiritual rhythm of reading scripture. Encountering God through scripture changes us and provides the opportunity for our hearts to be penetrated by the love of God as we study and reflect on his Word.
Physical Cards
There are several ways to engage the scripture spiritual rhythm using the book of Hebrews. The first is reading a specific passage several times a week. Taking more than one day to engage a passage will help you get into scripture consistently. The second way is to memorize a key verse. The third way is to go deeper using Hershey Free Church’s weekly devotional guide found on the sermon page.
On the back of each card are ways to engage the passage as a family. Take turns reading the passage, memorizing the key verses, and sharing what was meaningful as a family.
- Start Small
Start where you are, not where you "should" be.
- THINK SUBTRACTION, NOT ADDITION
Don't "add" rhythms into your already overbusy, overfull life. Think: what can I cut out? This rhythm is about less, not more.
- YOU GET WHAT YOU PUT IN
The more you fully engage this rhythm, the more life-changing it will be. The more you dabble with it, the more shortcuts you take, the less of an effect it will have on your transformation.
- REMEMBER THE J-CURVE
Research tells us that when we set out to learn a new skill, we follow a J-shaped curve; we tend to get worse before we get better. Persevere. Don't be surprised if your first few Sabbaths are awkward and difficult. You will get better, and things will turn around.
- THERE IS NO FORMATION WITHOUT REPETITION
Spiritual formation is a slow, deep, and cumulative process. It takes years, not weeks. The goal of this 3-month rhythm is to get you started and give you a roadmap for the journey.
Engage
January 7
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 1:1-4
* Day 2 | Hebrews 1:1-4
* Day 3 | Hebrews 1:1-4
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 1:2
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
January 14
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 1:5-9
* Day 2 | Hebrews 1:10-14
* Day 3 | Hebrews 2:1-4
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 2:1
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
January 21
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 2:5-9
* Day 2 | Hebrews 2:10-18
* Day 3 | Hebrews 3:1-6
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 3:1
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
January 28
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 3:7-19
* Day 2 | Hebrews 4:1-5
* Day 3 | Hebrews 4:6-13
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 3:13
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
February 4
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 4:14-16
* Day 2 | Hebrews 5:1-4
* Day 3 | Hebrews 5:5-10
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 4:16
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
February 11
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 5:11-6:3
* Day 2 | Hebrews 6:4-8
* Day 3 | Hebrews 6:9-12
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 6:12
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
February 18
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 6:13-20
* Day 2 | Hebrews 7:1-10
* Day 3 | Hebrews 7:11-28
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 7:25
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
February 25
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 8:1-13
* Day 2 | Hebrews 9:1-18
* Day 3 | Hebrews 10:1-18
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 10:1
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
March 3
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 10:19-25
* Day 2 | Hebrews 10:26-31
* Day 3 | Hebrews 10:32-39
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 10:1
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
March 10
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 11:1-12
* Day 2 | Hebrews 11:13-31
* Day 3 | Hebrews 11:32-12:3
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 12:1
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
March 17
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 12:4-13
* Day 2 | Hebrews 12:14-21
* Day 3 | Hebrews 12:22-29
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 12:7
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
March 24
Read the verses. Reflect on the questions.
* Day 1 | Hebrews 13:1-6
* Day 2 | Hebrews 13:7-19
* Day 3 | Hebrews 13:20-25
1. What words or phrases were most meaningful to you?
2. How were you motivated to apply the passage?
Memorize | Hebrews 13:1
Going Deeper | Use the Hershey Free devotional guide
Family Focus
January 7
Key Verse | Hebrews 1:2
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
January 14
Key Verse | Hebrews 2:1
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
January 21
Key Verse | Hebrews 3:1
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
January 28
Key Verse | Hebrews 3:13
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
February 4
Key Verse | Hebrews 4:16
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
February 11
Key Verse | Hebrews 6:12
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
February 18
Key Verse | Hebrews 7:25
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it outloud together. Share what the verse means to you.
February 25
Key Verse | Hebrews 10:1
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
March 3
Key Verse | Hebrews 10:22
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
March 10
Key Verse | Hebrews 12:1
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
March 17
Key Verse | Hebrews 12:7
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.
March 24
Key Verse | Hebrews 13:1
Engage with the memory verse twice a week.
First Time: Read the verse and commit to memorizing it.
Second Time: Read the verse again. Say it out loud together. Share what the verse means to you.