Scripture Memorization

I mentioned earlier the usefulness of scripture memorization and I would now like to to give you some example of how you can do that. But first why should we memorize? Joshua 1:8 says:
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (ESV) and likewise 1 Tim. 4:13 says: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. (KJV) These verses are pretty clear about why and when you should memorize! You can also read Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 2:1-5; Proverbs 3:1-2; Isaiah 55:11; and 2 Tim. 3:15. If you hide the Word in you heart, whenever you are approached by someone you will be able to give them an answer from the scriptures. But some of the ways we can go about this are:

1. By use of the topical Memory System (TMS). This is excellent for beginners, or people who don't know where to start. This method requires a verse pack to hold all your verses, and the verses themselves which are printed on cards about one and a half inches by two inches. The first five verses in are: Assurance of salvation 1 John 5:11-12, assurance of prayer John 16:24, assurance of victory 1 Corinthians 10:13, assurance of forgiveness 1 John 1:9 and assurance of guidance Proverbs 3:5-6. You will carry your verse pack wherever you go so you can memorize wherever you are.

2. By memorizing whole books of the Bible. This method can be better because of unlike the TMS, it takes nothing out of context. By memorizing the surrounding verses, you will not misunderstand or misuse single verses. When I first started doing this, every word was etched into my mind by memorization, and it opened my eyes! Even if only a little bit. I would also recommend that you start with a smaller book, such as first John, then go to second John, and then third John doing about two verses a day. I believe that this method is an excellent way to adhere to the Gospel.

3. Another thing you can do is go through the bible book by book and copy the bible in whole or in part into one of your notebooks.

If you would like to talk to me about this or if you would like an accountability partner, my email address is TheAdherent@gmail.com

Thank you!

The Adherent