The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 19:7-8

Memorizing Scripture

1. Valuing Scripture Memorization

a. Story

b. Ask for verse on , (seeing the need)

c. Why I value:

*It lasts forever, know my own inadequacy, helps me identify false

teaching, keeps me from being controlled by emotions, I want what I say

to matter, I want to know God, comforting, so I can win the battle of the

lies of Satan, gives me perseverance, leads me to obedience, its fun to see God use it, and its fun to get to cross reference.

d. Why others value:

1. Jesus knew the word of God and was able to drive away Satan when

tempted. MT 4:1-11

2. King David clearly saw that knowing the word of God was the key to

purity. PS 119:9-11

3. Paul says that the word is a sword in your amour against the devil's

schemes. EP 6:13-18 and was able to reason with non-Christians

because of a knowledge of the word. (AC 17:1-4)

e. Other good reasons:

1. We are told to be prepared to answer questions concerning our faith in

Christ. (1PE 3:15)

2. Having the word in our hearts allows us to encourage and teach others.

(CO 3:16; 2 TI 2:14-17)

3. Knowing and using the Word teaches us right from wrong.

4. It can increase our ability to distinguish truth from error in doctrine

5. It will help our prayer life (John 15:7)

6. Knowing God's word allows us to study the Bible more effectively

7. If we know the scriptures we can meditate on it anytime wherever we

are. (Ps 119:97; Ps 16:7)

8. Trash in = Trash out, Truth in = transformation out. (Rom 12:1-2)

3. What holds us back? (brainstorm)

4. Practical How To’s:

*Topical

*Usable

*3x5 cards

*Take along…

*REVIEW

whenever get a minute

>at least once a week.

*schedule time for

*push yourself realistically (S.M.A.R.T. goal)

>Memorizing tips:

*put it to music

*copy it

*association

*say out loud

*stick it in your face

*Where found, verse, where found. Then do it backwards, quizzing self

*USE IT!

5. What does it take?

1. Discipline (1 Cor. 4:7, Heb. 12:11, Gal. 5:23)

2. Endurance (Heb. 12:1, 2 Tim. 1:7)

“ You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. You shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up.” Dt. 11:18-20

"Even at night my heart instructs me" (Ps. 16:7)