4 Reasons to Memorize Scripture in the New Year |
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Memorizing Scripture is one of the most effective means to engage with God's Word and always have a verse available to you when you need it most! Memorized Scripture allows you to dwell continuously on a passage throughout the day.
In an age when Bibles are readily available, it might seem that the work it takes to memorize Scripture is not worth the effort. Most of us don’t memorize much of anything, so why should we memorize the Bible? Didn’t people in the past need to memorize Scripture because the Bible was not readily available? In reality, there are numerous spiritual reasons for Scripture memorization. Why Memorize Scripture?
1. First, Bible verses that are memorized will come back to you. Memorized Scripture is particularly helpful when you’re being tempted. Jesus combated the half-truths of Satan by quoting Scriptures from the Torah that he had memorized as a young man (in Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus quotes from passages in Deuteronomy and in Psalms). Psalm 119:11 is clear about the relationship between memorizing Scripture and its power to help you resist temptation: “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” As the saying goes, “Don’t forget what you learned in the light when you’re in the dark.” Scripture memory, done in the “light” times when you are strong in your faith, will come back to you during the “dark” times of temptation. When you need encouragement, comfort, or strength to stand firm in your faith, God’s Word will be readily at hand.
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The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.
–Deuteronomy 30:14 |
The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.
–Deuteronomy 30:14 |
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2. Second, memorizing Scripture, like all Scripture engagement practices, will help you grow in your knowledge of, love for, and obedience to God. The truths of the Bible will soak into your life, changing your understanding of what is real and good. It will help you to be stronger emotionally, bring a deeper peace into your life, and will be used by God to renew your mind.
3. Third, memorized Scripture is also helpful as you serve other people. You can bless others when you have an appropriate passage to share. In Colossians 3:16 we read, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” When giving advice to others who are hurting or struggling, God’s Word, readily available to you if you have it memorized, is powerful to bring healing and encouragement. Also, being able to quote specific passages as you share your faith will help others to hear God’s Word and might even be used by God to bring others to Christ (Romans 10:17).
4. Finally, memorizing Scripture is a powerful tool to help you to live out your faith. It’s important to keep in mind that memorizing God’s Word is not the final objective of memorizing the Bible. We’re called to be “doers” of the Word (James 2:14-19; Matthew 7:24-27). In Deuteronomy 30:14 we read, “The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” What to Memorize
What passages of Scriptures should you memorize? Some people prefer to memorize shorter passages, often individual verses. You can choose verses on topics that have meaning for you (e.g., God’s forgiveness, comfort, promises). Some people memorize verses in preparation to counsel others or to share Christ. You might memorize passages on theology (e.g., the attributes of God). You may end up preferring to memorize chapters or whole books of the Bible. * * * |
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Followers of God have a long rich history of memorizing Scripture. From the time that the first books of the Bible were written, people have been memorizing Scripture in order to help them live faithfully. It is clear that Jesus memorized Scripture from the fact that he so often quoted Scripture when he was talking to others. Both the Old and New Testament authors consistently quote Scripture. Do you know someone who consistently memorizes Scripture? Ask what it has meant to his or her spiritual growth. Chances are high that you’ll get a glowing testimony!
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Discover the secret Joshua gave the Israelites for prosperity and success |
The Joshua Code: 52 Scripture Verses Every Believer Should Know |
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Discover the secret Joshua gave the Israelites for prosperity and success: keeping God’s Word in your mouth through memorization and in your heart through meditation day and night. In The Joshua Code, O. S. Hawkins leads you on a yearlong journey to spend each week memorizing and meditating on one scripture verse so that it becomes a living part of your very being. Author O. S. Hawkins explains each scripture’s meaning so that it is easy-to-understand and aids the spiritual growth of readers. The 52 relevant and timely topics include: -
Grace
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What Our Readers Are Saying |
"This book is great for spending daily time with God. Scripture, interesting commentary, and a challenge to memorize, made easier for me by the way Hawkins examines the different components of what God has said and how He has said it." — Mary C. |
"Every believer needs to read this book!" — Mary P. |
"This is a beautifully bound, well-written weekly devotional intended to help one memorize one scripture per week. I like this because after reading the devo, I can meditate on the scripture all week. Writing is clear and thought-provoking. Would make a nice gift." — Kathleen D. |
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Memorize verses as a family with The Joshua Code for Kids |
I Can Learn the Bible: The Joshua Code for Kids |
Memory verses and devotions that will write God’s word on your children’s hearts. In this 52-week devotional for children, author Holly Hawkins Shivers adapts the gift book The Joshua Code (written by her father, O.S. Hawkins) into a devotional that will help kids learn and live the scriptures. Using kid-friendly language, I Can Learn the Bible teaches scriptures in a way children can understand. Each week, kids will commit a new scripture to memory by reading a fun, engaging devotional that’s doable for a child. |
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The God of the How and When Online Bible Study |
by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel |
The God of the How and When Online Bible Study |
by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel |
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways . . . as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” -Isaiah 55:8–9
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