Weekly Bible Verses + Free Printable Guide
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, soak in the sunshine, and be intentional about nurturing faith within your home. Whether you’re juggling camps, vacations, or just trying to keep your kids from saying “I’m bored” for the hundredth time, this easy-to-use Bible Verse of the Week guide is designed to help your family stay rooted in God’s Word all summer long.
And yes, there’s a free printable at the end to make it super simple to use!
🌞 Why a Weekly Verse?
With all the activity (and occasional chaos) that summer brings, daily devotionals can feel overwhelming. But focusing on one verse a week gives your family the chance to:
- Memorize Scripture together
- Reflect more deeply on God’s truth
- Connect through meaningful, bite-sized conversations
- Build a rhythm of faith that doesn’t feel like another to-do list
📅 How It Works
Each week of summer (12 total), focus on one verse, paired with 3 simple discussion questions to spark conversation around the dinner table, during car rides, or while sitting on a picnic blanket in the backyard.
You can:
- Post the verse on your fridge or family bulletin board
- Set it as your phone lock screen
- Read it out loud each morning or evening
- Have kids illustrate the verse or act it out
📖 Weekly Verse + Questions Preview
Here’s a sneak peek at the first 3 weeks:
Week 1 – Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
Discuss:
- What’s something hard you’ve had to do lately?
- How do you think Jesus helps us when we’re struggling?
- Can you think of a time when you felt His strength?
Week 2 – Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
Discuss:
- Which “fruit” do you think is easiest for you to show?
- Which one is hardest?
- What would our family look like if we practiced these every day?
Week 3 – Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Discuss:
- What does it mean for God’s Word to guide us?
- When do you feel like you need God’s direction the most?
- How can we turn to the Bible when we feel unsure?
🖨️ Grab Your FREE Printable
I’ve created a ready-to-print Summer Bible Verse of the Week Guide that includes:
- 12 handpicked verses
- Weekly family questions
- A simple layout for easy posting or printing
👉 [Click here to download the free printable PDF]
💡 Tips for Making It a Family Tradition
- Pick a set day to introduce the new verse—Sunday afternoon or Monday morning is great!
- Use repetition: Say it together at meals, during walks, or bedtime.
- Celebrate progress: Have a “memory verse night” with a fun treat or small reward.
- Keep it grace-filled: The goal isn’t perfection—it’s connection.
💛 Let Faith Flourish This Summer
Summer doesn’t have to mean a spiritual pause. With just a little intention, these weekly verses can be a gentle but powerful way to invite God’s Word into your family’s everyday life. Let this be a season where roots grow deeper and faith becomes even more personal, for you and your kids.
Have you ever done weekly verses before? I’d love to hear how it went, or how you plan to use this printable in your home!
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