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- Scripture Memory helps keep us from sin (Psalm 119:9-11). It transforms our entire way of thinking (Romans 12:1-2). Scripture Memory helps us respond to difficulties in an appropriate manner (James 1:2-4). God uses Scripture to guide us (Psalm 119:105). Memorization helps fuel meditation on God’s Word (Joshua 1:8).
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Paul wrote that “we all, . . . beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another” (2 Corinthians 3:18). If we would be changed into Christlikeness, we must steadily see him. This happens in the word. “The Lord revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the Lord” (1 Samuel 3:21). ...
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. . . . I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:9, 11). Paul said that we must “by the Spirit . . . put to death the [sinful] deeds of the body” (Romans 8:13). The one piece of armor used to kill is the “sword of the Spirit” whi...
When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, he recited Scripture from memory and put Satan to flight (Matthew 4:1–11).
The times when people need you to give them comfort and counsel do not always coincide with the times you have your Bible handy. Not only that, the very word of God spoken spontaneously from your heart has unusual power. Proverbs 25:11 says, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” That is a beautiful way of saying, When...
Opportunities to share the gospel come when we do not have the Bible in hand. Actual verses of the Bible have their own penetrating power. And when they come from our heart, as well as from the Book, the witness is given that they are precious enough to learn. We should all be able to sum up the gospel under four main headings: 1) God’s holiness/la...
The way we commune with (that is, fellowship with) God is by meditating on his attributes and expressing to him our thanks and admiration and love, and seeking his help to live a life that reflects the value of these attributes. Therefore, storing texts in our minds about God helps us relate to him as he really is. For example, imagine being able t...
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- Jesus memorized Scripture. Jesus quoted the Old Testament frequently in his life and ministry. He quoted from 24 different books roughly 180 times! It’s clear that he thought of the Scriptures as the ultimate authority in life and a way to understand the heart and desires of God.
- We are called to memorize Scripture. Colossians 3:16 tells us to “let the word of Christ dwell in us richly.” Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us to bind God’s law on our foreheads, teach it to our children, talk about it wherever we go, and make it an integral part of our lives.
- Memorizing Scripture renews our mind and transforms our life. Are you one of those people who has to write everything down so that you don’t forget? God knows that we cannot remember or keep his commands without being reminded of them frequently.
- Memorizing Scripture helps against temptation. In Jesus’ time of temptation in the wilderness, he countered Satan’s deceitful words with words of truth found in Scripture.
- Jesus memorized Scripture. Jesus, the Word incarnate, knew the written Word, and quoted it all the time. He quoted twenty-four books of the Old Testament almost 180 times in the New Testament.
- We are called to memorize Scripture. Colossians 3:16 tells us to “let the word of Christ dwell in us richly.” Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us to bind God’s law on our foreheads, teach it to our children, talk about it wherever we go, and make it an integral part of our lives.
- Memorizing Scripture renews our mind and transforms our life. Do you have to write everything down in order to not forget? God knows that we cannot remember or keep his commands without being reminded of them frequently.
- Memorizing Scripture helps against temptation. The armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-20 only mentions one offensive weapon: “the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.”
With the pressures facing Jesus’ church in our culture and the number of people who say they follow Jesus abandoning truths that Christians have held dear for centuries, we stand in great need of understanding the basic message of the Bible and the truths that it teaches.
Jan 4, 2022 · Bible memorization is of utmost importance in the Christian life. In fact, memorizing Scripture is perhaps the single most crucial element to spiritual growth and victory over sin. The Word of God is powerful because it is literally “God-breathed” from the mind of the Holy Spirit ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ), and when we fill our minds with His ...
Apr 9, 2011 · Every Christian should memorize the Bible. Here is inspiration and application on why and how to memorize Scripture.