Berean Journal - grow deeper

Berean Journal - grow deeper

Sermon Notes & Bible Study

153 ratings
29 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 13, 2020
  • September 30, 2026

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Capture sermon notes, thoughts, and reflections with a streamlined Bible lookup. Easily reference verses within your journal to deepen your understanding and spiritual growth after the service.

βœ“Sermon note taking
βœ“Bible lookup
βœ“Verse referencing
βœ“Reflection tools
βœ“Spiritual growth focus
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What's New in Berean Journal

3.0.0

September 30, 2026

Berean Journal 3.0 is a top-to-bottom redesign, while keeping the essential experience you love. Now back to the sermon.

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User reviews

Bible

Great app for note taking during church services

Love the concept

I use this regularly and love the concept. I have it on both my iPhone and IPad and would like it if they synced so the I could get my notes on both devices. More options of translations would help too. I find it easy to use. Bless you for developing such an App

Best bible app ever

This app has changed how I worship completely, I use it daily and love it so much. Thank you so much for making it.

Creating Sermonetts for Email

I just saw a review of this Bible Study apps on YouTube and immediately downloaded and installed. I haven’t used it to take to a church service sermon yet, however I have used in to add scripture as I write commentaries and mini sermons. I wish that it had the ability to attach to a email which I do in HanDBase, with my ministry via email. I want to see if I can copy and paste, which would be wonderful. I’m 89 years old and somewhat homebound and unable to attend church service, however I view sermons practically daily on YouTube. I also attend Wednesday Evening Bible Study via Zoom. With the aid of the apps built in exhaustive concordance, I will be able to find verses quickly And I must tell everyone about this new discovery. No need for the big heavy Strong Concordance.
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Good app

The only thing I’d like is the option for bold, italic, bullets, etc.

Response from developer

Hi Matb. We purposely don't do this. Odd, I know. We have designed the app to have a very simple user interface (fast verse lookup, easy referencing, plain text). We're trying to allow you to listen to the sermon rather than fussing with the app (eyes on the pastor not the iPhone). We do hear you though. In fact, we started adding this in the very beginning, but then removed it. Please vote-it-up under "VOTE for new features!", under the "More" tab/button. If enough people vote-it-up we'll get it in.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Lost all data

Bug

Slow response times, especially for linking verses

Bug

App can be slow to access notes

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Requested Features

10 requests

Sync notes across devices (iPhone/iPad)

Feature

More translation options

Feature

Ability to attach notes to email

Feature

Bold, italic, bullet formatting

Feature

Highlighting and Apple Pencil writing

Feature

Download Bibles offline

Feature

Export notes (private backups)

Feature

Assign journal entry to a scripture passage

Feature

Improve response times and reduce slowness

Feature

Ability to use Apple Pencil for notes

Feature

FAQ

What does Berean Journal do?

Berean Journal is designed for taking notes and reflections while listening to sermons. It features a streamlined Bible lookup that allows for easy referencing of verses directly within your journal entries.

How does the Bible lookup work?

The Bible lookup is highly streamlined, allowing you to quickly find and reference verses without disrupting your listening experience. You can easily tap on verses within your journal to access them.

Is Berean Journal free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience.

Who is this app for?

This app is for individuals who want to improve their memory, understanding, and spiritual growth by taking notes during sermons and easily referencing biblical passages.

What are the benefits of using this app?

The app helps you keep your attention on God's Word during sermons and go deeper in your understanding afterwards. Taking notes during sermons is shown to increase memory, comprehension, and spiritual growth.