All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness...(2 Timothy 3:16).
One thing I really enjoy doing is memorizing scripture. Whether a longer passage or a short verse, all scripture is beneficial to us as Christians. It's amazing how sometimes a verse I have memorized will suddenly pop into my head in the different situations of life.
I've had people tell me "I can't memorize" or "It's too hard". But I know this, that practice makes perfect...The more you memorize, the easier it becomes.
I've had people tell me "I can't memorize" or "It's too hard". But I know this, that practice makes perfect...The more you memorize, the easier it becomes.
There are many different methods people use to memorize, but today I'll share one of my favorites. It's actually kind of guessing game! :)
1- Choose a verse, passage or chapter from God's Word to memorize. You may want to read it all the way through before starting. Also pray before you begin! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
2- Find a whiteboard/dry erase board and some markers. Write out the verse on the whiteboard.
3- Check your verse one last time to make sure that you have it correctly written out. It's challenging if you find out later that it's slightly off. :P
4- Read the verses out loud from your white board over and over, erasing one word or so each time you start over. When you get to the erased part of a verse, then you try to remember and say the missing word. Fill in the blank! :) And you can erase less or more, if you'd like. :)
5- Once the whole board is erased and clean, say the entire verse from memory. Do you have it memorized? Practice and review it to get it mastered. (Also, you could definitely do this with paper and a pencil, but just make sure you erase it completely so you can't see what you erased.)
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There you go! :) Pretty, simple, right?
Blessings to you as you memorize Scripture! It seems as I read the Word, I find more and more verses I want to memorize...I have a on-going list of scriptures I would someday, like to master. ;-)
I have also found Memverse to be very useful in reviewing your memorized verses. There are different learn features, fun weekly Bible quizzes, and much more! And, it's 100% free and nothing to download. A plus for me :D
How do you memorize Scripture? Is there a verse or passage that you've been working on recently?
Please share in the comment box!
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"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach my thy statutes. With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."
I never thought of memorizing like that, but I'll have to try it; it sounds like it could be a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI memorize by taking one line at a time and saying it over and over again each time saying it with different voice inflections or emphasizing a different word each time, it helps me to remember any strange idiosyncrasy in the translation that I might otherwise automatically switch to a phrase that might be more natural for me to say. Which is a problem for me if I'm not careful! But your way sounds excellent, I really will try it! Thank you for sharing it!