WEEK 35 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 8/29/2010
Open the Word of God, and “come face to face with The Creator”, as I heard it stated recently. We open the Word, and there in fact, on the pages of Scripture, is our God. May we have heart to heart encounters with Him, and may they be addictive! …Holly
“Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.” – Proverbs 8:34
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
LISTEN FOR THE LORD… to speak to your heart while you memorize.
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WEEKLY VERSE: Romans 4:5 (ESV translation)
And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness. – Romans 4:5
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will increase your faith as you memorize His Word. Read Romans 4:5 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Romans 4:5 “And to the one who does not work” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “but believes in him” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 4:5 “And to the one who does not work but believes in him” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “who justifies the ungodly,”…50 times throughout the day and Romans 4:5 “And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite “his faith is counted as righteousness.” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 4:5 “And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite Romans 4:5 “And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.” …50 times throughout the day.
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SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: ROMANS 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:20-21
Review: Romans 3:1-19
WEEK 34 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 8/22/2010
Taking a look at the Word… regarding the Word! And determining that systematic Scripture memorization is important enough to spend time on every day!
“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” – Psalm 119:15
“You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul.” – Deuteronomy 11:18
“…you shall meditate on it day and night.” – Joshua 1:8
“I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.” – Psalm 119:93
“It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4
“…his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” – Psalm 1:2
Lord, draw us to You daily, I pray… Holly
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
PRACTICE DAILY… use the pockets of time you have in each day to practice memorizing your verse/s. It will improve your retention rate, promote continued memorization as this forms into habit and will light up your day!
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WEEKLY VERSE: Romans 2:13 (ESV translation)
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.” – Romans 2:13
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will increase your faith as you memorize His Word. Read Romans 2:13 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Romans 2:13 “For it is not the hearers of the law” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “who are righteous before God,” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 2:13 “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “but the doers of the law”…50 times throughout the day and Romans 2:13 “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite “who will be justified.” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 2:13 “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite Romans 2:13 “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.” …50 times throughout the day.
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SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: ROMANS 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:18-19
Review: Romans 3:1-17
WEEK 33 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 8/15/2010
We open the door for the Holy Spirit to pour into us every moment we are in the Word. May the image of Christ be branded upon us during these times! Longing to be like Him …Holly
“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son…” – Romans 8:29
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
SET UP A DAILY REMINDER… on your phone, your computer, a calendar… or ask a family member or memorization partner to remind you to practice your verse each day!
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WEEKLY VERSE: Romans 2:4 (ESV translation)
Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? – Romans 2:4
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will increase your faith as you memorize His Word. Read Romans 2:4 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Romans 2:4 “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “and forbearance and patience,” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 2:4 “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “not knowing that God’s kindness”…50 times throughout the day and Romans 2:4 “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite “is meant to lead you to repentance?” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 2:4 “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite Romans 2:4 “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” …50 times throughout the day.
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SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: ROMANS 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:13-17
Review: Romans 3:1-12
WEEK 32 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 8/8/2010
The Word exhorts us to wait on the Lord. Waiting can be uncomfortable… but this is a hope-filled waiting. We are promised that our strength is renewed as we wait on (hope in) the Lord (Isaiah 40:31). The Psalmist says, “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope.”(Psalm 130:5). Let’s wait on and hope in the Lord while we mediate on His Word! Filled with hope …Holly
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!” – Psalm 27:14
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
GO FOR IT! Don’t be intimidated by the thought of how difficult a verse or set of verses may seem… persevere in memorization and you will be blessed.
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WEEKLY VERSE: Philippians 4:11, 13 (ESV translation)
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. – Philippians 4:11
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will increase your faith as you memorize His Word. 2 verses this week! Read Philippians 4:11 and 13 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Philippians 4:11 “Not that I am speaking of being in need,” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “for I have learned in whatever situation” …50 times throughout the day and Philippians 4:11 “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “I am to be content.”…50 times throughout the day and Philippians 4:11 “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him” …50 times throughout the day and Philippians 4:11 “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite “who strengthens me.” …50 times throughout the day and Philippians 4:11 “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
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SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: ROMANS 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:9b-12
Review: Romans 3:1-9a
WEEK 31 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 8/1/2010
Lord Jesus, thank you so much for Your Word that imparts wisdom, truth, freedom, forgiveness, grace, healing, peace and hope in great measure… Your Word that plants You in us. May Your Spirit flood our hearts and minds, in Christ Jesus. …Holly
“To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” – Colossians 1:27
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
MEMORIZE WITH YOUR FAMILY… have a verse with you in the car, or say one together a few times before dinner or bedtime. Get creative to include Scripture memorization with your precious family. The rewards are invaluable… they are immediate and eternal.
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WEEKLY VERSE: Romans 1:20 (ESV translation)
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. – Romans 1:20
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will equip you to share Him as you memorize His Word. Read Romans 1:20 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Romans 1:20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “and divine nature, have been clearly perceived,” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “ever since the creation of the world,”…50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite “in the things that have been made.” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1: 20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite “So they are without excuse.” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1: 20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
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SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: ROMANS 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:7-9a
Review: Romans 3:1-6
WEEK 30 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 7/25/2010
How does Jesus in you shine through you? Is it in tender kindness toward strangers… patience with those servicing you… or by loving on your neighbor? Is it the undeniable presence of His peace in a storm of life… or trusting the will of the Father in every circumstance? Jesus is the Word of God revealed and shining. Let’s know His Word so we can share Him with a lost and hurting world. Desiring His light to shine through our lives, to glorify our Father in heaven… Holly
“…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
KNOWING TRUTH SETS US FREE… this is great motivation for the realization of memorization. We are freed by the truth of the Word of God.
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WEEKLY VERSE: Romans 1:17 (ESV translation)
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” – Romans 1:17
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will equip you to share Him as you memorize His Word. Read Romans 1:17 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “from faith for faith,” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “as it is written,”…50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite “The righteous shall live by faith.” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”” …50 times throughout the day.
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SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: ROMANS 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:4b-6
Review: Romans 3:1-4a
Romans 3 Memorization… ENCOURAGEMENT
Why be enthusastic about memorizing Scripture? Today, our Almighty God entrusts His Word to all believers in the gospel – you and me. His Word that reveals Who He is, who we are in Him, the importance of knowing and abiding in Him, how to worship and serve Him, and His eternal plan for humanity. What an incredible calling! When we make the effort to memorize Scripture, we acknowledge the importance of it in our lives.
Knowing Romans 3 will increase our understanding of the gospel of grace and the way of true assurance. It also provides powerful truth to be shared with those who are not yet concerned about their own eternal destiny, discomforting truth that may lead to their bending the knee to Jesus Christ… now. We are to be advocating the gospel to all people, especially those who have not embraced it. Romans 3 examples this for us!
The Romans 3 verses we are memorizing this week through A Passion For His Word ministry at Lighthouse: Romans 3:1-4a (ESV translation)
“ 1Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar…” – Romans 3:1-4a
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A few tips for memorizing a whole chapter:
1) Memorize the version you study in… using your own Bible to memorize from is most effective
2) Read the whole chapter every day… you will become more and more familiar with the words as you continue in memorization
3) The first couple of verses will be the hardest… don’t give up!
4) Memorize very small sections at a time (even 2 or 3 words at a time)… then add it to the portion you have already memorized before moving on to the next small portion.
It is amazing that we have been entrusted with the very words of God. May He establish His Word in our hearts and minds and richly bless it!!! Because He First Loved Us, Holly
“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” – Romans 11:29
WEEK 29 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 7/18/2010
I thank the Lord for the incomparable privilege and calling to be willing slaves of our Lord Jesus Christ, to be unreservedly committed to our Master and the ministry of the gospel, our richest blessing… our salvation! May we know the gospel, to comprehend the amazing love of God and be equipped to share the gospel and God’s love with others, that they might know Him also. Willingly His…Holly
“…I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me… By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you..” – 2 Timothy 1:12, 14
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
PRAY. PRAY. PRAY. Pray for the Spirit to help you retain the verse. Pray for the Word to reveal the love of God in Christ Jesus. Pray for opportunities to shed the light of the Word on others.
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WEEKLY VERSE: Romans 1:16 (ESV translation)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. – Romans 1:16
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will equip you to share Him as you memorize His Word. Read Romans 1:16 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel,” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “for it is the power of God” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “for salvation to everyone who believes,”…50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Friday: recite “to the Jew first” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first” …another 50 times throughout the day.
Saturday: recite “and also to the Greek.” …50 times throughout the day and Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” …another 50 times throughout the day.
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Starting Romans 3 this week… POWERFUL! A separate email will be sent tomorrow about this!
SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: Romans 3
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
THIS WEEK: Romans 3:1-4a
Book of Romans Memorization Begins…
“MEMORIZING SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE” DURING ROMANS STUDY!
What: Romans chapter 3 first, then Romans 8 and finally Romans 12 (choose to memorize one or all three of these powerful chapters)
When: Sunday mornings between services (10:05-10:20am)
Where: Lighthouse Auditorium, behind the sound booth (back of the Auditorium)
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Hello Fellow Word of God Lovers!
We will begin our study with Pastor Greg through the book of Romans this Sunday at Lighthouse… it is going to be exceedingly incredible! It just does not get better than Romans. Now is the time to jump in and meditate on and memorize the transforming, powerful, equipping Word of God!
- Do you have trouble memorizing? …meditating on the Word is just as important… it is God Who uses His word to transform your heart and mind.
- You don’t think you have time? … we will help you find MANY pockets of time each day you can spend with the Lord, meditating on His word.
- Or you don’t think you’ll stick with it? … join us weekly that we may mutually encourage one another and work on hiding God’s Word in our hearts.
If you do not go to Lighthouse in Twin Falls, or are unable to join us between Sunday services, you can still memorize with us… the Romans chapter 3, 8 and 12 memorization schedule will be included on the weekly emails.
…and you will definitely be blessed by going to www.lighthousetwinfalls.com and watching the Romans study on video or listening to the audio each week.
You CAN do it! Any questions? Please call or email me!!!
Loving Jesus… The Word of God, Holly
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“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” - Romans 1:16
WEEK 28 (year 2) MEMORIZATION: 7/11/2010
As we grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus, we increasingly desire Him to fill our hearts and minds! When we are filled with Him, the Word of Truth, our focus is taken off ourselves and transferred squarely to things of the Lord, Kingdom things, eternal things. Let’s meditate on Scripture to be filled with Jesus and the hope of His coming Kingdom! To Him be the glory…Holly
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” – 2 Peter 3:18
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MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK:
TAKE A VERSE WHEREVER YOU GO. Pick up the weekly verse in the Lighthouse Lobby, or make verse cards of your own. Have one on you at all times and take advantage of the many opportunities to memorize His Word each day.
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WEEKLY VERSE: Colossians 1:10 (ESV translation)
So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of Him. – Colossians 1:10
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN:
Monday: PRAY the Lord will purify your heart as you memorize His Word. Read Colossians 1:10 ten (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Colossians 1:10 “So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “fully pleasing to him,” …50 times throughout the day and Colossians 1:10 “So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him,” … another 50 times throughout the day.
Thursday: recite “bearing fruit in every good work”…50 times throughout the day and Colossians 1:10 “So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work” … another 50 times throughout the day
Friday: recite “and increasing in the knowledge of Him.” …50 times throughout the day and Colossians 1:10 “So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of Him.” … another 50 times throughout the day
Saturday: recite Colossians 1:10 “So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of Him.” …50 times throughout the day
We will begin memorizing Romans 3 next week! Praying for many of you to join us!
It is best to memorize from your bible when working on a section at a time memorization.
SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: Daniel 2
THIS WEEK: Daniel 2 – review the chapter
REVIEW: Daniel 2:1-46