Memorizing Scripture allows us to internalize God’s Word, write it on our hearts, and cause it to richly dwell within us (see Colossians 3:16). While there are many techniques, apps, and memory systems out there, the one strategy I have found the most helpful is this: Stop trying to memorize Scripture. Before you begin scribbling […]
Tips for Memorizing Scripture
How Memorizing Scripture as a Small Group Changed My Life
Most Christians would agree that they want to memorize more Scripture. But for many, memorizing Scripture stops there—as a thought. It is harder to translate that thought into reality when you may not be a natural memorizer, feel too busy, or remember past memorization attempts that proved futile. Last January, my small group of five […]
John Piper Reciting Romans 5:1-8 and Romans 8 from Memory
In the video below, Pastor John Piper recites two of the most glorious passages in all of Scripture (Romans 5:1-8 and Romans 8) from memory. If you ever need a motivation to memorize Scripture, seeing Dr. Piper’s passion for God and His Word will hopefully drive you to feed your soul with the Word of […]
The Best Bible Verses to Memorize from Wayne Grudem
Memorizing scripture is the way Christians let the word of Christ dwell in them richly, fight against temptation, renew their minds, and understand the will of God. Looking for a good list of the most important Bible verses to memorize? In Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, theologian Wayne Grudem concludes each chapter with […]
