Jessica Smith shared with us in the Wednesday Prayer & Praise Service on June 22. She emphasized the importance of Scripture Memorization and put together the following links to encourage and aid us in this foundational Christian discipline.
John Piper, If My Words Abide in You
His wonderful sermon, completely quoting Scripture he has memorized followed by his testimony on the benefit of Scripture memory. Very inspiring and moving!
Returning to Your First Love: Memorizing Scripture
A wonderful author/ blogger, after she has found her mother-in-law’s Scripture commitment books, recalling the hundreds of verses she knew and the beautiful life she lived!
Memorizing Colossians in a Year
Several good insights into how to commit large amounts of Scripture to memory—including “Learning the ART of Memorization” and “Seven Ways of Highly Effective Bible Memorization.”
Revive our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Several helps, including a monthly plan for memorizing scripture, including a computer background to help you memorize the verse or verses for that month.
Charlotte Mason Memory System> Includes printables for the tabbed dividers.
www.mcscott.org > A verse card maker. This site will create customized business card sized verse cards using the ESV version of the Bible. Easily slip into pockets, purse, or hang on the mirror … anywhere.
www.biblegateway.com > search for verses in your preferred translation, print out what you need, or paste into a Word document to customize fonts, size, and colors. I use this to create our family Bible verses, so I can go back in and add clipart.
www.downes.ca/memorization.htm> First letter of the words memorization. A very fun program! Type in the verse you are trying to memorize, click “convert,” and you will receive the first letter of each word. Copy and print it out and then your brain will start to fill in the blanks.
http://www.scriptureadventures.com/memory.html > A free download from Scripture Adventures, to work as a family to memorize Scripture: 21 Day Bible Verse Challenge
