An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Taught me a new way to learn scripture. It encouraged me to memorize scripture more. Short and easy to read/understand
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really appreciate the strategy and practicality of these memorization tactics. Very thankful and glad to find such a resource.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I've been following this method for nearly two years now, and it works! More than that, it's a wonderful approach to getting to know Scripture on a much deeper level. Highly recommended!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really appreciated the step by step instructions for memorizing large books. It's a practical system for memorization.
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An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture - Dr. Andrew Davis
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Information
Scripture Memorization Commanded
The Benefits of Scripture Memorization
Overcoming Excuses for Not Memorizing
Memorizing Books Is Better Than Memorizing Individual Verses
Making the Commitment Before God
Choosing Your First Book
Surveying the Terrain
Daily Procedures
Long-Term Retention and/or Moving On to Other Books
Memorizing Long Books & Memorizing Faster
Also by Andrew M. Davis
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An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture
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eISBN: 978-1-62020-379-8
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Scripture Memorization Commanded
Welcome to the rich and challenging journey of extended memorization of Scripture! You are about to embark on one of the most searching and rewarding exercises of spiritual and mental labor anyone could ever attempt: the memorizing of whole chapters and books of the Bible. This effort will challenge you to the depths of your being. Not simply because memorizing is hard work (it is), but because the verses themselves will search your souls with the light of God’s perfect Word. Some days memorizing is harder than others, and it gets harder as you get older and busier. But the rewards of knowledge of God’s Word and of growing intimacy with Christ will make all your labor in the face of these challenges worthwhile.
As you face the challenges of extended memorization, it is good to know whether God is commanding you to do this. Scripture is very clear that God does not want us to innovate when it comes to pleasing Him: He wants simple obedience. To obey is better than sacrifice
(1 Samuel 15:22). Jesus said If you love me, you will obey what I command
(John 14:15). Now the incredible beauty of the Christian life is that we learn that the Lord will enable us to keep all His commands by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel 36:27 promises that God will put His Spirit in