Thy Word Have I Hidden

By Betty Tracy

This is a book of memory verses and a chatecism. There is at least one verse from each book of the Bible, plus important lists, such and the names of all the apostles, tribes of Israel, and Books of the Bible. This is a great book for homeschools and anyone who wants to hide God's word in their heart. And really, how can God bring the scriptures you need to your mind if the aren't in your heart? Written by a homeschool mom for use with her own children. In fact, we use this book every school day. The Tracy's (Dad Andy, Mom Betty, Joy, Jim, Jonathon, Joseph, Jessica, Jennifer, Jacklynn, Jane, and Joshua, plus Jiffy dog, Stella cat, a Gecko, Beta fish, four finches, six rabbits and 22 chickens) are active in their church, pastored by Betty's dad, and enjoy long drives in the nearby farmlands and sunsets from their front porch.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Oct 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781312616943

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Thy Word Have I Hidden

Thy Word Have I Hidden

Scripture Memory Verses

By Betty Tracy

Copyright owned by

Betty Sue Tracy.

2011

All rights reserved

Christianity

PO Box 20009

Carson City, Nevada 89721

Tracyent.com

978-1-312-61694-3

The right of reproduction of this book is reserved exclusively for the author who grants permission for brief quotes to be used for review purposes as long as full credit is given to the author.

Photo copies may be made for use in your own home setting in educating your children only.

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, the laborer is worthy of his reward. 1 Timothy 5:18 (1 Corinthians 9:9, Deuteronomy 25:4, Luke 10:7, Matthew 10:10, Deuteronomy 24:15.)

Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words every one from his neighbor. Jeremiah 23:30

:...Thou shalt not steal, … Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Romans 13:9 (Matthew 19:18, Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, 1 Corinthians 6:8,10, Ephesians 4:28, Exodus 20:15, Leviticus 19:11,13, Deuteronomy 5:19, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 5:43, 7:12, 19:19, 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8)

Render therefore to all their dues: … honor to whom honor. Romans 13:7

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 (Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 32:35, Proverbs 22:22,23) Scriptures compiled by the Bluedorns, Triviumpursuit.com.

Cover picture is of Fern Gultch on the coast of California and was taken by Betty Tracy

Introduction

The essential key is to tie your memorization sessions to some other activity that you are already in the habit of doing. This could be eating your meals, brushing your teeth, going to bed, or any other daily activity you already have the habit of completing.

Do not be discouraged if it is slow going at first. It takes time to build those memorization muscles. You would not go to a gym and expect to bench press 300 pounds the first day. It takes time to work up to it.

I would suggest that you start with some of the one-verse selections first and then move on to the longer ones. Alternately, you could pick one verse from each Book in order, or learn all the verses from the Catechism in order. Larger selections can be learned one or two verses at a time or all at once. You can expect it to take a little longer to start seeing results with the whole thing, though it might take less time overall.

Don’t be afraid to have little children memorize scripture right along with you. By simply going over it once a day, three days per week for a couple of months, my three year old was able to quote all of John 3:16, 17 for our church one Sunday morning. It just takes consistency and patience. Any child (or adult for that matter) who can memorize commercial jingles, can memorize scripture. Practice can be added to bedtime routines, the homeschool day, or as part of each meal.

The Catechism is a list of questions about God and salvation with answers and verses. Memorizing the Catechism is a time-honored way of instructing children and new converts in the basic doctrines of our faith. You can find the much more famous Westminster Catechism online or at Bible book stores. The one in this book is my own rewording of the Catechism for my own family reflecting our modern language and particular doctrinal beliefs.

Bible memorization is for everyone. Everyone can benefit from it. Give yourself and your family these benefits today

The Books of the Bible in Order

Knowing the Books of the Bible in order makes it much easier to find sermon texts and any scriptures you need at a moment’s notice.

Old Testament

Genesis

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

1 Samuel

2 Samuel

1 Kings

2 Kings

1 Chronicles

2 Chronicles

Ezra

Nehemiah

Esther

Job

Psalm

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Song of Solomon

Isaiah

Jeremiah

Lamentations

Ezekiel

Daniel

Hosea

Joel

Amos

Obadiah

Jonah

Micah

Nahum

Habakkuk

Zephaniah

Haggai

Zechariah

Malachi

New Testament

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acts

Romans

1 Corinthians

2 Corinthians

Galatians

Ephesians

Philippians

Colossians

1Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians

1 Timothy

2 Timothy

Titus

Philemon

Hebrews

James

1 Peter

2 Peter

1 John

2 John

3 John

Jude

Revelation

The Names of the Disciples

Jesus called them one by one,

Peter, Andrew, James and John,

Next, came Philip, Thomas too,

Matthew and Bartholomew.

James the one they called The Less,

Simon, also Thaddeus,

Twelfth apostle Judas made,

Jesus was by him betrayed.

Matthias then took Judas' place,

to preach to men of every race;

Paul three preaching trips did make,

and went to Rome for Jesus' sake.

The Names of the Tribes of Israel

Sons of Leah

Ruben

Levi

Simeon

Judah

Issachar

Naphtali

(and daughter Dinah)

Sons of Zilpah

Gad

Asher

Sons of Rebekah

Joseph

(Manasseh

Ephraim)

Benjamin

Sons of Bilhah

Dan

Zebulon

The Old Testament

Genesis 1- The Beginning

1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.

Genesis 28

15 Behold I am with thee and will keep thee in all place whither thou goest.

Exodus 20- The Ten Commandments

3 Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.

4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image,

5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to [idols], nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

6 And showing mercy