Scripture Memorization Book by Book Scripture memorization book
Scripture Memorization Book – by – Book
Scripture memorization book by book Phase Zero – Preparation Choose the translation you will be using: ad sensum … ad verbum Choose the book: medium size book … 4 – 6 chapters Diagram the book: rewrite the text highlighting the sentence flow
Scripture memorization book by book Phase One – Acquisition Time: 2 - 3 weeks 30 – 40 minutes daily Goal: to be able to recite the book with the aid of a prompter, i. e. , an open text, whenever help is needed Activity: memorize 10 - 15 verses every day review all the previous verses
Scripture memorization book by book Phase Two – Consolidation Time: 4 - 5 weeks 30 – 40 minutes daily Goal: to be able to recite the book perfectly without any help Activity: recite the book every day in one sitting
Scripture memorization book by book Phase Three – Delight / Ecstasy / Elation Time: 3 - 4 months 30 minutes daily Goal: enjoy the benefits of a book thoroughly known satiate the heart and mind with God’s Word Activity: recite the book every day in one sitting record your observations on the text
Scripture memorization book by book Phase Four – Hibernation Time: indefinite Goal: store the book safely for future use move on to a next book Activity: recite the book once every six months
Scripture memorization book by book New Testament : 3 -5 year program -The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5 -7 -The Farewell Discourse: John 13 -17 - Galatians - Ephesians - James, Jude - 1, 2 Peter - 1, 2, 3 John - Revelation 1 -5; 21 -22
Scripture memorization book by book New Testament : 7 -10 year program - Mark / John - Romans - Hebrews - James, Jude - 1, 2 Peter - 1, 2, 3 John - Revelation
Scripture memorization book by book Objections - Too much time - Weak memory - Too much effort for the results - Reading would be as good - Studying would be as good - It will lead to spiritual pride
Scripture memorization book by book Objections ? … None ! … Therefore: Ὁ λόγος τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐνοικείτω ἐν ὑμῖν πλουσίως Colossians 3: 16 Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly!
Scripture memorization book by book Application With what book would you like to start? How much time would you like to invest? _________ When would you plan to start? _________ When would you plan to finish? _________ To whom would you want to be accountable? ________ With whom would you like to work? _________
Scripture memorization book by book To which group will you belong? 10 % vs. 90 %
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