Explore real Bible journaling examples for beginners and learn how to take notes directly in your Bible using the SIMPLE Method.

Graphic featuring the title 'The SIMPLE Library' on a green background, accompanied by a play button, a pencil, and illustrative notes.

What the SIMPLE Library actually is and how it helps you study directly in your Bible

I remember exactly what it felt like to want to start taking notes in my Bible with absolutely no idea where to begin.

I wanted to know what someone highlighted first, how they decided what to write in the margins, and how they kept all the information organized without turning their Bible into chaos.

That’s really what the SIMPLE Library is designed to help with.

Instead of polished study pages, the SIMPLE Library gives you access to real photos of my Bible pages from weekly YouTube lessons so you can actually practice Bible note-taking while studying chapter by chapter through Scripture.

Screenshot of study notes for Gospel readings from the Book of Matthew with highlighted text and annotations.

These are real Bible journaling examples from weekly lessons

A unique feature of The SIMPLE Library is being able to search lessons and their example pages by book. Each time I post a lesson on YouTube, you can access the specific notes page for reference in the SIMPLE Library. Likewise, you can start in the library and choose what book you want to study and find every notes page and lesson link in one organized place!

A lot of details are difficult to see clearly on YouTube alone, so having the enlarged reference images makes a huge difference, especially if you’re still learning how to organize information visually.

A lot of beginners assume Bible journaling has to look artistic or perfectly planned before they can start. Most of the pages in the SIMPLE Library are much more focused on understanding than appearance. They help you slow down, process, and interact with the text instead of rushing through it.

An open Bible page featuring John 15:1-22 with highlighted text and handwritten notes. The notes include illustrations of a vine, branches, and a flower, emphasizing key themes such as Jesus as the vine, the Father as the gardener, and the importance of remaining connected to God.

The SIMPLE Bible Notes and the SIMPLE Library are different resources

This is another important distinction because the two resources work together, but they serve very different purposes.

The SIMPLE Bible Notes are reference pages and books to help you understand the context of a book of the Bible.

The SIMPLE Library is different. It takes you from seeing the note-taking method to practicing it on your own.

The two resources support each other really well:

One gives you structured reference material.

The other helps you build confidence using the method yourself.

Image displaying a list of books from the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible, organized into two sections with the titles 'Old Testament Books' and 'New Testament Books'. Each book is presented in a distinct box format.

Teachers and small group leaders love using the SIMPLE Library

One thing I didn’t fully expect was how many teachers started using the SIMPLE Library during lessons and group studies. So I wanted to provide one place for them to access everything in an easy to find format, making lesson plans a breeze!

Because the library is organized by book and chapter, it works incredibly well alongside the SIMPLE Bible Notes.

  • Teachers can use the SIMPLE Bible Notes to introduce a book of the Bible
  • Then they can use specific SIMPLE Library lessons to help students practice taking their own notes for individual chapters

The YouTube lessons guide the process in real time, so students aren’t just listening passively. They’re actively studying alongside the lesson. Honestly, it feels much more like sitting down to study together than handing someone a workbook.

And because the library functions as a visual reference resource rather than downloadable curriculum pages, you won’t need to purchase group licensing to use the examples during teaching!

Image of various annotated pages from Wisdom and Poetry books including Job and Psalms, featuring some highlighted sections and notes.

The SIMPLE Library keeps growing over time

One of my favorite things is that the library continues growing every month as new YouTube lessons are added.

Right now, the library already includes over 100 real Bible study pages and lessons!

That means your lifetime access will only grow over time without needing to repurchase updated content later.

If you’ve been wanting visual lessons for how to study your Bible (or a way to teach others how to study theirs), the SIMPLE Library was created to help you practice with confidence.

The SIMPLE Library (Digital)

The SIMPLE Library (Digital)

$49.00

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