Verse mapping in my everyday journal is pretty messy but it really helped increase my understanding of the meaning of Hebrews 4:12.

Here is the basic process:

• Write the verse from the NASB version of the Bible in my journal leaving space for definitions of words. The definitions were found on biblehub.com/interlinear/Hebrews/4-12.htm. I should have left more room to write definitions, which I wrote in green under the words.

• Circle the words defined in the same color as the definitions. Because it was hard to read, I listed the words defined on the opposite page.

• Look at other versions of the verse to gain more insight. Choose at least one other translation to write out. I chose The Passion Translation (see image directly below)

• What is the context of the verse. Read before and after the verse and write down a summary of what is going on, and/or the main idea.

• Write any information found that gives insight.

• Summarize personal learning or gained from the text.

• Apply or take action. (This was done on another page.)

After doing the verse-mapping in my everyday journal, I decided to put what I learned in my new Interleaved Journaling Bible. I Underlined the words in the verse that were defined in the list to the right of the verse, in the same color the words were written in.

I got a picture in my mind of the individual human as a circle, symbolizing a whole person, with three parts: the spirit as the center, surrounded by the soul, encircled by the physical presence.  I saw the Word of God penetrating through the physical realm, into the psyche/soul which includes the mind, will and emotions, and into the core/spirit.

An interesting fact I found is the Greek word for 'dividing/division' is only used one other time in the Bible, also in the book of Hebrews. In that verse it means to distribute. Hebrews 2:4 ESV says, "while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will."

I put my conclusion of what I've learned so far in blue pen: God's word penetrates to permeate my spirit, soul, and body with the presence, peace and power of the Living God to renew, heal, and transform m entire being.My prayer is, "open the eyes of my heart Lord. I will not harden my heart toward you."Here is the Bible journal page:

The Bible journal spread below highlights the verses my Bible journaling focuses on. I will likely color the scrolls and diagram with colored pencils, but it could be finished now.

The interleaved blank pages between each text page gives a whole page for journaling and illustrating.