It seems that memorizing scripture is a lost discipline in today’s church culture. I rarely hear anyone talking about the verse they are memorizing, nor do I hear people reciting the verses they have learned by heart.
Main Points:
1. A generation ago, scripture memorization was practiced more regularly. It was talked about in the church. At home, families memorized Bible verses together and practiced quoting them to one another. I remember as a child, my family memorizing Romans chapters six and eight. We also memorized several of the Psalms. Amazingly, many years later, I can still recite many of these Bible verses by heart.
2. When we memorize Bible verses, it allows us to internalize the Word of God. This deepens our spiritual understanding and helps us apply these the scriptures to our daily lives.
3. Putting the Word of God in our hearts and developing the ability to recite verses at any time, gives us strength to fight temptation.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Deuteronomy 11:18-19 - “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Colossians 3:16 - “Let the Word of God dwell in you richly…”
Psalm 1:1-2 - “Blessed is the one…whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
Psalm 119:11 - “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 37:31 - “The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.”
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