SOULMANNA BIBLE MEMORY SYSTEM
YEAR ONE
01.01 Loving the Lord: Priority One
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”
01.02Man’s Problem of Sin:Universal Problem
Romans 3:10-11 “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.”
01.03 Loving the Brethren: Evidence of Being a Christian
John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
01.04Christian Family: Serving the Lord
Joshua 24:15 “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
01.05Christian Citizen: Being Light in the Midst of Darkness
Philippians 2:14–15 “Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”
01.06Reliance: Holy Spirit’s Indwelling
1 Corinthians 3:16 “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”
01.07Reliance:God’s Provision (Moral Character)
Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
01.08 Conformed to His Image: By Circumstances Working for Good
Life Verse: Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)Historian, Author, Scotland
Life Verse: Clayton Moorman Pastor, Maryland, USA
Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
01.09 A Disciple: Gives Christ Preeminence in All Things
1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
01.10 New Life in Christ: Gives Access to Heaven
Life Verse: George Whitfield (1714-1770) Evangelist, England
John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
01.11God’s Provision for Sin: Christ Came to Save Sinners
Luke 19:10 “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
01.12 Fearing the Lord: Spiritual Foundation
Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
01.13Christ’s Return: Destruction of Heavens and Earth
2 Peter 3:10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”
01.14Holiness: Choosing the Eternal Over the Temporal
Colossians 3:1-2 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
01.15Anticipating Christ’s Return: A Motivating Hope
Life Verse: Tim Leaman, Pastor, Maryland, USA
Philippians 2:16 “Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.”
01.16Loving the Church: Our Fellowship with God & His People
Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
01.17Prayer Answered: By Asking
Life Verse: Johnnie Brewer, Pastor, Maryland, USA
Jeremiah 33:3 “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
01.18Fruit of the Holy Spirit: GodlyLove
1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
01.19 Overcoming Temptation (Father’s Assistance): Way of Escape
1 Corinthians 10:13 “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
01.20 In Christ: Heavenly Inheritance
Life Verse: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Pastor, Nazi Resister, Martyr
1 Peter 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,”
01.21 God's Provision for Sin: Christ’s Sacrificial Blood
1 Peter 1:18-19 “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”
01.22Wives: Loving Submission
Ephesians 5:22“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”
01.23Husbands: Loving Sacrifice
Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
01.24Fruit of the Holy Spirit: GodlyLongsuffering
2 Timothy 4:2 “Preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
01.25 Living Word of God: Gives Life
Matthew 4:4 “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
01.26God’s Invitation: Only Through Christ
John 14:6“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
01.27Fruit of the Spirit: GodlyGoodness
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
01.28 World’s Persecution: Should Be Expected
2 Timothy 3:12 “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
01.29Baptism: Public Identification with Christ andHis Church
Acts 2:41 “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
01.30 Christian Holiness: Living in Purity Before a Holy God
Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
01.31 Holiness: Living in Purity Before a Holy God
Titus 2:13–14 “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
01.32Loving Enemies: Overcoming Evil with Good
Romans 12:17-18 “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
01.33Fruit of the Holy Spirit: GodlyLongsuffering
2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
01.34Overcoming Lust of the Eyes (Coveting): WithContentment
Luke 12:15 “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
01.35Fruit of the Spirit: GodlyFaith
Hebrews 11:1-2 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.”
01.36Following God’s Will: Submitting Our Will to God’s Leading
Life Verse: Dave Corselius, Facilities Manager, Maryland, USA
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
01.37Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Godly Gentleness
2 Timothy 2:24 “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
01.38Worshipping the Lord: With a Spirit of Joy
Psalm 122:1 “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”
01.39Salvation Is Received by Faith: Not through (Good) Works
Life Verse: J.C. Ryle (1816 – 1900) Anglican Bishop, England
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
01.40Fasting: For the Lord’s Eyes Only
Matthew 6:17–18 “But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”
01.41Inappropriate Judgment: Wrong Judge
1 Corinthians 4:3 “But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.”
01.42Being Godly:In Our Forgiveness
Colossians 3:12-13 “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
01.43 A Servant’s Heart: Faithful in Ministry
1 Corinthians 4:1-2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.”
01.44Overcoming Temptation (Spirit’s Assistance): Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
01.45Church/National Restoration: Revival of God’s People
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
01.46 Our Offering: Honoring the Lord in Worship
Psalm 29:2 “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”
01.47Poor & Helpless: Our Compassion
James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”
01.48Reliance: God’s Wisdom (Omniscience – Divine Nature)
Psalm 104:24 “O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.”
01.49Being Godly: In Our Humility
Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
01.50Being Godly: In Our Hospitality
1 Peter 4:9 “Use Hospitality one to another without grudging.”
01.51Our Measure of Time is Uncertain
Proverbs 27:1 “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”
01.52Warning (Lust of the Flesh): Alcohol/Substance Abuse
Proverbs 20:1 “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
SOULMANNA BIBLE MEMORY SYSTEM
YEAR TWO
02.01In Christ: God’s Forgiveness
Psalm 103:11-12 “For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
02.02Honoring Pastoral Leadership: Give Financial Support
1 Timothy 5:18 “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. 18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.”
02.03God’s Will in Ministry: Fruit that Remains & Answered Prayer
John 15:16 “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
02.04Reliance: Holy Spirit’s Indwelling
Romans 8:9 “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”
02.05Fruit of the Holy Spirit: GodlyJoy
Psalm 16:11 “Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence in fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
02.06Our Mission: Envisioning Our Role in a World-Wide Witness
Life Verse: David Livingston (1813-1873) English Missionary, Africa
Life Verse: John G Paton (1824-1907) Scottish Missionary to New Hebrides
Life Verse: D.L. Moody (1837-1899) Evangelist, American Educator
Matthew 28:18b-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
02.07God’s Provision for Sin: Christ Our Substitute
2 Corinthians 5:21“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
02.08In Christ: Justification through Faith
Acts 13:39 “And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.”
02.09A Disciple: Gives Christ Preeminence in All Things
Life Verse: Kurt Warner, Former NFL Quarterback
Life Verse: Kent Ramler, Pastor, Maryland
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
02.10Overcoming Worldliness: Loving the Father Drives Out Love of the World
1 John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
02.11Fearing the Lord: Overcomes Temptation to Sin
Proverbs 14:27 “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
02.12Spiritual Warfare: Our Real Strength
Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
02.13Our Measure of Time:A Diminishing Treasure
Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
02.14God’s Provision for Sin: Complete (Paid in Full)
Hebrews 10:12 “But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;”
02.15Our Purpose in Christ: Living for Him
Life Verse: Saint Patrick (389-461)
Life Verse: Bob Wallace, Pastor, Texas, USA
Philippians 1:20-21 “According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
02.16Fruit of the Holy Spirit: GodlyPeace
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
02.17Holiness: Separation from False Teachers
2 John 10-11 “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.”
02.18Diligence in Spiritual Concerns
Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
02.19Our Relationship to Governmental Leaders: Be in Submission and Obey
Romans 13:1–2 “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
02.20Reliance: God’s Strength (Omnipotence -- Divine Nature)
Isaiah 40:30-31 “Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
02.21Fruit of the Spirit: Godly Faith
Life Verse: Martin Luther (1483-1546) Pastor, Germany
Romans 1:17 “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
02.22Inerrant Word of God: Perfect and Sure
Psalm 19:7 “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.”