Swapping My Screen Time with Bible Reading

[@jacobpetersen]

get this video to 1000 likes and I will do a part 2 to this video of swapping my screen time with Bible reading for three days or a week!

[@justapslams31girly]

I love your videos they have helped me so much

[@LocalBeast.]

Bro is definitely gonna have to do a part two

[@natashawindham3699]

Lol ok 🎉

[@nomes466]

If you do it, I'll do it with you too! God bless you and Julia.

[@iahmarielle]

well you’re at 1000 now!

[@ongraceave728]

It’s crazy how tough it is to read our Bible, but so easy to scroll for hours on our phone.

[@username00009]

Three things have, over many months, made it easy for me to read my Bible: 1) Finding the How to Faith a Life channel and realizing that perfectionism was stopping me from making consistent progress 2) Buying an interleaved Bible to mark up with notes, highlights, etc. 3) Studying Ephesians following the direction given by Kay Arthur in her KZbin series, starting with color coding (highlight or underline) every reference to the author in blue and to the audience in orange.

[@BibleAndFriends]

Internet can be a blessing or a curse with watching videos, especially since they're never endless. Time to for us to get back into the Word!

[@Servant_of_Yeshua96]

That flesh is mean

[@YourboyEJ_lowe]

Jesus is the only way to heaven Repent of all your sins and believe in the gospel Christ is near with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved

[@Jay-777-p4p]

So true being convicted of us 💯 Thanks for sharing

[@emma.summer1229]

“We shouldn’t have to make an appointment for God” That is so good

[@leonalefevre6611]

“My schedule HAS TO revolve around my relationship with God”. PREACH Good work Jacob! Keep it up

[@iahmarielle]

amennn

[@ndindi7103]

"My schedule HAS to revolve around my relationship with God " btw ❤

[@cameronhowell7470]

Amen, but I think you got it opposite😂.

[@Justlibing010]

Amen but I think it’s the opposite, “My relationship with God can’t revolve around my schedule.”

[@ChiefMakes]

@@Justlibing010that’s what he said lol

[@estherratajeski8154]

"When I carry a Bible, the devil gets a headache. When I open it, he collapses. When I read it, he faints. When I live it, he flees. When you are just about it repost this he tries to discourage you. I love God and so do you!"- idk who posted this but shoutout to them!

[@marleyrudd3990]

reading ur bible shoudn't be a chore, it should be something enjoyable and something to look forward to. jesus loves you!

[@username00009]

In my experience, the chore was figuring out HOW to read the Bible effectively. Simply reading it felt like I was doing it wrong - as a lifelong avid reader, I knew I was missing out on all sorts of background information. Even something as simple as needing to research the Biblical definitions of “saints” derailed me because I knew it wasn’t being used in the same way as the RCC. A Bible dictionary helped, but not entirely; I finally found the definition I knew I was missing in a book entirely about Ephesians. Basically, I’ve learned that I get derailed by a lot of questions 😀 A simple solution would be to keep a list of my questions, trusting that the Holy Spirit will lead me to the answers as I continue (and he has, even when I’m not actively looking for them).

[@bonnieleighton8280]

As an older person, I think I may need to do this type of challenge myself although not for long as long. I know some of the people are saying that reading the Bible should be enjoyable and it is, but it is so hard to work it in when you work full-time and have a family. I appreciate what you did and your honesty that it was not easy.

[@HeavenlyWarriorx]

When the Holy Spirit works it’s on His time. Could be 3 hours of worship. 10 mins in the word. Or even stopping to help someone out and spread the Gospel. That’s time with God

[@gloriack7976]

Should… yes. Sometimes obedience comes before the enjoyable experience. Willful obedience simply means doing something you know you just do without emotion attached. It’s the right thing to do, we’re commanded to do it, but we might not “want” to do it. Roman’s 7 and 8 speaks about Paul’s struggling with this. I tell my kids all the time “This isn’t something that you want to do and that’s ok. But obedience has nothing to do with emotion and everything to do with being faithful to God.” And yes I’m preaching to myself every time I say that to them lol

[@TaylorTheBelovedDaughter]

@@gloriack7976yes , this exactly !

[@susanfyten5364]

I spend at least an hour a day in his word! While homeschooling my kids and battling chronic illnesses/pain.

[@anthonydiaz6510]

Praying for you, Jesus will heal you Amen

[@jesuslovesu4204]

Jesus has already healed you! Recieve it!

[@Gracemovingforward]

I have a Chronic illness too! Praying for you.

[@NabunyaJackline]

😢we all pray for your healing

[@vee9133]

I have chronic illness. Vertigo. You have encouraged me. ❤

[@MarianaC47]

I read my bible either every morning or during silent reading at my school. I want to do a challenge where for 12 hours straight I read the bible, cause I like reading at a fast pace, I'm a bookworm, so I feel ready. But I'm probably going to do it during winter break, which I'm excited for

[@Callieequestrian]

That will be so cool!!!

[@Getthetruth5]

Amen

[@kristalrn865]

LOVE THIS!!

[@danielpmonteyro]

Your comment cheered me up, I'm gonna read it a lot as well 🎉

[@danielpmonteyro]

Thanks, I'm reading the Bible more than I used to do, it motivated me

[@brittneyrobinson9]

Just reading the title of this video encouraged me to put my phone down and I’m so grateful for it! I gave up social media a few years ago and came to the conclusion recently that I’ve become addicted to KZbin. So now I’m swapping out some of that time to study God’s word. I’m better for it.

[@music4life03]

I recently did my own challenge where for 7 days I cut out all social media, watching tv, music. I then replaced all of that with only watching Christian movies or non-secular music and did some of my hobbies and man it was hard! But I learned a lot during that time, felt so good to spend more time with God❤️

[@AlexDoesDev]

Devotion at it's finest!❤

[@The_stargate_command]

One time I was at my local skatepark and I got a feeling that I should sit down and read the bible in my bag, when I did not twenty seconds later someone came up to me and asked me what I was reading,I said the bible and he asked me to read some to him so I did and then someone came along while I was reading aloud and sat down to listen, this happened until everyone in the park was listening to me read the bible and talking about god and where I was in the bible where I was in the bible was right when Moses was talking to the people he was leading out of Egypt

[@haiden8799]

Wow, God’s timing is really amazing!

[@JesusChristisGodintheFlesh]

This is so beautiful 😭🙌🏼

[@nathangranada]

Damn that's powerful

[@connorcoutant2059]

Amazing

[@Jay-777-p4p]

This is awesome God drawing leading through His word. Glad you were obedient to His leading

[@KevinWinebarger]

Love this. It’s less about the volume of time, it’s more about the quality. 📝📖

[@_itsv1a484]

i feel like there’s different forms of temptation, especially with social media. when you see a lot of christians doing videos, you start to feel tempted even very early in the video, even if the video isn’t boring. it’s a challenge in itself, definitely going to be reading my bible way more because God should be my first priority. thank you for making this, amen!!

[@IamInspiredbyGod]

I think it is awesome that you're trying to read your bible more. I think we all should do this! I have been trying to make my Bible my go-to. I go to my Bible before anything else when I sit at my desk etc.

[@natalienicholson7557]

I appreciate your honesty. I love seeing that because it makes me realize that nobody is perfect. Even though I know that sometimes outward appearances are convincing. I am so thankful for this challenge. I am gonna do the same thing

[@Lillymu961]

This was such an inspiring video for me. I have been reading my Bible almost every day since August 2018 and have managed to read the entirety of the Bible twice now, but...I have started to feel like those fifteen minutes each morning isn't cutting it anymore and that I'm not reflecting on the word as much as I need to. I got used to reading it daily, but I feel like I haven't devoted time to reflect on what I have read for...the last few months or so because things in my life have gotten busier and I am dealing with many personal challenges as well, including grief and feeling a little stuck in life right now because of the many different and rapid changes that swept through my life between 2018 and today. This video helped me see that I need to change my approach to reading the word. It's one thing to take time to read it every day and another to really study and get the most out of what you're reading. Thank you so much for making this. It really showed me the importance of just investing more time into studying God's word. For me, creating more opportunities in my day to read and study will really help, and seeing this video gave me some great ideas on how to challenge myself to get the most that I can out of my Bible reading this year so that I can heal and spread God's word to others. Thank you so much and God bless you.

[@sarab1304]

an inspiration!! thank you for being an example of a man after God’s heart! it reminds me to put God first and also not settle!

[@YPMarkos]

That's right God should be at the center of our lives! Love it! Spoke to me!

[@iza724]

I wish I could do that, I have ADHD and it feels impossible for me to be able to do a challenge like this, I'm glad that you emphasized quality over quantity.

[@meganw9380]

dont claim titles God did not give you. "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me". I was diagnosed with ADHD as well. It is not impossible, it takes hard work and trust 🥰

[@meggo329]

My mom always told me God made you and he knows your trying your best

[@ifeyinwa_morenike]

I haven’t even watched the video yet, but I’m leaving this immediately to read my bible, thank you 🙏

[@Mirjana-oz3mv]

You were not just reading. You were taking notes too. Great job!!!! This really inspired me. Subscribed!!

[@bruceaung33]

Man, this is amazing! Probably the most USEFUL challenge I've seen on KZbin. God bless you man!

[@xtinctthief]

This is very encouraging and amazing to see! I sometimes struggle to read my Bible daily. Sometimes I just forget really. In my opinion, it's not about how much you read but what you take out of it. God bless everyone!

[@lisagroening243]

You have encouraged me to read my Bible more.🧡

[@KaylaAliciaRosa]

I really wanna try this! These kinds of videos really inspire me to keep a routine, Especially to the ones who we can relate too when our schedule gets crazy! Because I'm always busy so these kinds of videos really give me courage!

[@HBW55]

💗It can be easy to idolize things that might be more “fun” or “entertaining” or maybe even more “popular” but we have to stick to the way, the life, and the truth today, yesterday, and forever!

[@fishermanofmen4196]

💯 so true I was on my way to work, and I realized that I’ve been feeling rundown for the last week because I have not been in my word. Got To prioritize

[@cecilialondon1928]

THIS WAS SO MOTIVATIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP IT UP!! I really wanna see a part 2! anyway no im gonna go get my word in ☺

[@lisai1315]

This was GOD speaking to me honestly. GOD bless you for this.

[@deborahkoumah7617]

Kept seeing this on my feed and finally watched it. I’m definitely motivated to try this challenge out! Thank you so much for the video!! God bless 🫶🏾

[@Ms.LorisueMarth]

💝 You have encouraged me to be more diligent in spending better quality time with God. It's so much nicer to have his word with you all day long. I will be setting morning time 🌄 with Jesus and coffee ☕. Thank you😊

[@KdogZ-pe9kv]

Petition To get Jacob to do this with his wife next! 👇

[@MadisonMirabella]

God isn’t real

[@a_girl_and_her_pets]

​@@MadisonMirabellahope one day you will know that GOD EXIST !! 🙌

[@konnerspears7964]

@@MadisonMirabella cap

[@fluffy_]

@madisonmirabella9646 praying for you, Jesus loves you 💗

[@a_girl_and_her_pets]

@@fluffy_ you are SO kind! Even though you didn't said that for me. 😅 I am so happy that people like you really exist like this kind

[@kylie.hendoo]

This is a brilliant idea! Praise God🙏🏿

[@dope_a_meen_bruh]

This is admirable that he would take on this challenge. I wish more of the video was sharing what he learned as he was reading instead of the majority of the video saying it’s hard to do.

[@JustAFollowerOfChrist-7]

AWESOME video man, I really liked the idea and its great that you spend so much time towards your walk with Jesus. Can't wait to see more content. Also christian to christian tip: Mark 10:18 "there is none good but one, that is, God." I personally try to avoid saying "oh my goodness" because using goodness in vain would be similar to be using the Lords name in vain.

[@thefitnessfoodfairy3389]

Wow!! Well done, brother 👏🏻📖 not an easy task, but you did it🎉 I read my Bible for 10-15min right when I wake up before anything, and 10-20min before bed and I love it, but my dilemma is I usually start dosing off😅😭 so I NEED worship music or something in the background to keep me awake😄

[@albertinedeboer8484]

Good job!! but I think God wants your best time not expecially your first or last time. I don't mean to judge.

[@BibleAndFriends]

You'll never regret diving into the Word!

[@analysemoriah5201]

I’m so proud of you! You are such an inspiration!!

[@dylangrubbs5969]

I applaud your dedication to this! Looking forward to the next video!

[@Y_Alexandra]

God just spoke to me through you🥹. God bless you 🙏🏽

[@lorapoe2315]

Great video Jacob! 💕

[@Aly_5610]

I became self aware and tried to do it for myself this first week of the year, to notice that last monday i had 17 HOURS OF SCREEN TIME, i didnt even notice the time pass by and the other days were long enough for a work shift and take HALF OF MY DAY, Wish me luck guys with Jesus I CAN! This challenge is a real game changer

[@JORDYYYWILLIAMS]

This is really inspiring! Im going to try and do this too!

[@JettBowden]

thank you so much this was so inspirational!

[@deborahchristian4991]

Thank you so much for this video. It is encouraging to see your commitment. When you kept reading when you were tired, it made me think that I need to stay up and read The Word more than I stay up doing my homework lol. But it was a great reminder!

[@senafile]

It's an Amazing Challenge Bro.....we expect more useful contents......God Bless You!

[@saderachelmoyosefa399]

Wow thank you Jacob for sharing this!

[@VivienneSepetjian]

I loved this! This was so inspiring, and it’s really made me want to spend more time in God’s word! 😄 Tgank you for this Jacob! Yes, I would love to try a similar challenge to this, and I would love to see a part two! 😁

[@Jesus_is_king1234]

Jesus is king

[@kk02-co9wx]

I love that u did this i love it when people read the bible

[@marysue_albertson]

Always excited for these videos. This one will be convicting and an encouragement to dive into the word

[@childofGOD07866]

Amen big dog, I love reading my bible it’s hard to open it but love learning

[@DanielFerreira-bh4fz]

Meetings from Brazil my Man! Jesus loves you!!

[@sumayya5]

Such a good idea. I think it would be also a good idea for us muslims to swap our screen time with reading and learning Qur’an. Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@JesusChristisGodintheFlesh]

Jesus loves you ❤

[@Angus-Johnson-8334]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 King James Version 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@jenniferrhandley]

Yess do a part 2 plsss this was fun watching it Jacob

[@Chryslerdealership]

Love this concept! To help you out a bit more, I suggest using a commentary to help you get deeper in what you’re reading. I use the Enduring Word one that’s online and it’s genuinely blown my mind and every time I read I am just more in awe of Gods word! 🙌🏻❤️

[@44Bdogg]

Let’s go part 2

[@blueskies2855]

Thank you for sharing this!!✨🙏🏼 God bless you!

[@islasmagicalgamerworld7650]

I sorta did this before because I went to a Christian camp and we studied our bibles a lot but we also did other things it was fun

[@limonatalem5719]

God Bless. Amen, to the end segment.

[@shaylaharris9589]

Imma try to do this for a week, love this idea!🙏🏽❤️

[@jenniferrhandley]

From TikTok!! I can tell this video is gonna be awesome

[@erycktackitt6771]

Many of my friends talk about what they can give up to put more Jesus' time in their schedule. I encourage them that we should be putting Jesus in everything we do. He should be your reason. There was a time when I despised work. My counselor told me to look to our Father. In that, he told me to ask Christ what He had planned for me. Instead of looking at work as a stressful place, I started to see it as a place to connect with Christ and share His love!

[@Thewatcher57]

bro please do more videos like this it was great

[@hoosier8702]

There's two men I know who walk in the spirit more than anyone I know. They're both about 80 years old. The one wakes at 5am and reads and prays til 9am. Then he starts his day. The other one will read everyday too and when he hits a weekend he'll get off work Friday and he will sit in his study and read all the way to Sunday night (of course stopping to sleep). We can always do more.

[@ayahharper994]

I have been struggling with the same thing. Thanks for sharing this

[@TippyReal]

One of the best inspiration was seeing my fathers bible, worn and torn.

[@pauls.2308]

Don't even need to get past the commercials; AwEsOmE Video!!!!!!!!!

[@melon_door4073]

Im gonna do that today! God bless you❤

[@44Bdogg]

Amen brother 🙏🏾

[@mesg_sinta]

very encouraging. thanks for this

[@jigglypuff_foryoutube1700]

I definitely need to ask God for help desiring Him more than worldly things!!

[@aargreborn]

Same

[@jigglypuff_foryoutube1700]

@@aargreborn I’m praying for you! We all need prayer !😊✝️❤️

[@aargreborn]

@@jigglypuff_foryoutube1700 ill pray for you too

[@AspiringChristian]

Awesome!

[@LaurasHomestead]

I'm so excited 😊😆

[@DaughterofYah101]

This is a cool challenge. I never thought of this. Imma try it lol.

[@Kz_soupz01]

Wow this is a sign, just yesterday I was checking at my screen time and was wondering about how much in comparison I’m spending time with God and reading the Bible. Also this video has made me reflect that the phone can become a distraction and can pull us away to grow as person that God wants us to be 🙏🏼🤍

[@Adayinmylife-93]

I’m from TikTok fam❤❤ can’t wait.

[@lukeplayz4667]

11:11 thanks god for everything. I love you AMEN❤️😇

[@emmetranous9682]

Great idea I must do this

[@hansa-h3e]

Cant wait

[@hopemoberg7473]

@jacobpetersen I love your videos. And you are so kind. I bet you are a cool person to be around with. May God Bless you.

[@catuuuhlina]

it would be interesting seeing you also incorporate prayer as well. like journaling or something

[@Theoneboredperson]

I loved this video so much because i have been really busy with sports and school lately but today i got up went to church and felt much better i am gonna start listening to preachers on my own time also i dont know if you have heard of or listen to him or not but a good preacher i like to listen to is Voddie Bauchum i might have spelt his last name wrong but my dad showed him to me about a year ago and i was so intrigued by his teaching

[@carissasharesallvlogs]

IIt might be doable mixed with prayer, worship, studying, and fellowship. A mix of it all could easily take up your day more than social media

[@Wazz.0]

for sure gotta wait till church is over!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@davidsdrawings]

I love the idea of this

[@ChriisSky]

Awesome bro❤

[@HillaryMooreMusic]

This is such a cool challenge! I wonder what the Bible reading time would look like if you just replaced each time you would be on your phone scrolling with Bible time instead and just take a Bible with you instead of forcing the timed screen time to Bible time. I’m really feeling challenged to find a little mini Bible and next time I’m just sitting bored/waiting/wanting to scroll to open that instead and just see what happens

[@mercedesbenz5248]

That must of been hard. But one day I'd like to make time for Jesus like that. ❤

[@inioluwaolaleye9434]

doesn’t have to be 6 hours, just start, 10 minutes, 30 minutes just start and progress.

[@autumnrose8091]

You don't have to spend hours reading your bible!! I started off with 10-15 mins before I went to bed and God slowly worked on my heart and spoke to me!

[@WarriorinHim]

Very excited!!!

[@findingshalom]

That was awesome! I’m inspired to try this challenge.

[@kgothatsoproper8950]

When I read the bible and connect with God I loose perception of time I remember I read the bible for 3 days plus straight(I did sleep) and the days went so fast

[@markovichsteve5823]

There is a Bible is in the phone. You just have to pull it up and read or listen to it instead pulling up all the other stuff that is in the phone.

[@Albusowner]

I wonder how different this challenge would have been if you had read Old Testament instead of New Testament. A lot of people focus so much on the New Testament forgetting that 3/4 of the Bible is OT. The letters are SO dense and full of argumentation. Much of the OT is story and show God's people relating to him through narrative. I'd love to see you just read all the way through Genesis or Exodus or Samuel or Kings. Food for thought for the next challenge!

[@MarkOkok-r4r]

Lucky you have iPhones to keep track of your screen time. My phone doesn't. Though I remember one time it was like yours so I will use your time if you don't mind. Thank you for the video and for inspiring us to read our Bibles.

[@aargreborn]

Im pretty sure every phone has that feature

[@MarkOkok-r4r]

@@aargreborn Well if your right then thank you for enlightening me .

[@aargreborn]

@itzsammy2 yeah exactly

[@MarkOkok-r4r]

​@@aargreborn Sorry you're right

[@MarkOkok-r4r]

​@SamariabakesThank you and sorry for my misinformation

[@baller_prodz8099]

God Bless🙏✝️❤️

[@justapslams31girly]

I'm from tiktok I love your videos

[@emacwakeup]

This is a lovely challenge I should start to replace my phone time witj Gods word by reading the scripture from my faith - the Qura. Ive done something similar before but ive used my phone to read. I think an actual phone would feel different.

[@AshtonShenah]

I usually pick a day where I read the Bible every morning and then enjoy time with my daughter and family and then going for walks

[@ana_karent]

I would love to see this same type of video, but instead of reading the Bible for the amount of time you spent on screen, just maybe taking your Bible each moment you want to take your phone to waste your time. Maybe it could a 24 hour doing that or something else! 😊

[@Gill7827]

keep going!!!♥