WEEK 35 MEMORIZATION (8/30/09)
Through the Word of God we are given the precious promises of His glorious grace and peace that surpasses understanding. We increasingly understand our amazing God as we memorize His Word. Seeking more and more and more of Him… Holly
“May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” – 2 Peter 1:2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK
SEEK OUT A COMPATIBLE MEMORIZATION PARTNER. Pray the Lord will provide a memorization partner or two, or ask your LIFEGroup to memorize with you. You will encourage one another and hold one another accountable to memorization goals.
* * *
WEEKLY VERSES REVIEW
The review schedules will be found at passion.lighthousecf.org under the “REVIEW” tab on the right side of the page.
* * *
WEEKLY VERSE Revelation 15:3 (ESV translation)
“And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!” – Revelation 15:3
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN
Monday: PRAY the Lord would increase your passion for Him as you memorize His Word. Read Revelation 15:3 (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time. Then recite Revelation 15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God,” …50 times throughout the day.
Tuesday: recite “and the song of the Lamb, saying,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,” …another 50 times.
Wednesday: recite “Great and amazing are your deeds,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,” Great and amazing are your deeds,” ” …another 50 times.
Thursday: recite “O Lord God the Almighty!” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,” Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty!” ” …another 50 times.
Friday: recite “Just and true are your ways,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,” Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways,” ” …another 50 times.
Saturday: recite “O King of the nations!” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,” Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!” ” …another 50 times.
* * *
SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: Revelation 19
Memorize from YOUR bible if possible! Read the whole chapter a few times each week.
REVIEW: Revelation 19:1-5
ESV VERSION: After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great.”
THIS WEEK: Revelation 19:6
ESV VERSION: Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” – Revelation 19:6
SUGGESTED BREAKDOWN (for current week verses – ESV translation)
Monday: PRAY first! Read Revelation 19:6… 3 to 5 times… look at EACH word each time you read it and recite “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice” …50 times.
Tuesday: recite “of a great multitude” …50 times and “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude”. Then add Revelation 19:1-5 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Wednesday: recite “like the roar of many waters” …50 times and “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude like the roar of many waters”. Then add Revelation 19:1-5 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Thursday: recite “and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder,” …50 times and “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder,”. Then add Revelation 19:1-5 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Friday: recite “crying out, “Hallelujah!” ” …50 times and “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah!” ”. Then add Revelation 19:1-5 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Saturday: recite “For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” …50 times and “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” ”. Then add Revelation 19:1-5 before this and say them together five (5) times.
WEEK 34 MEMORIZATION (8/23/09)
“The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty” (Psalm 29:4), and we hear His voice every time we read Scripture. It speaks intimately to our hearts and minds, blocking out thoughts that tempt, frighten and confuse us. It brings peace, hope, clarity and confidence in Him. Let’s choose to listen to the Lord … Holly
“…The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” – John 6:63
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK
ENJOY MEMORIZING. Pray the Lord would increase your enjoyment in memorizing Scripture… to the point of absolute delight in memorizing the Word of God. J
* * *
WEEKLY VERSES REVIEW
The review schedules will be found at passion.lighthousecf.org under the “REVIEW” tab on the right side of the page.
* * *
WEEKLY VERSE Revelation 12:7-8 (ESV translation)
“Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.” – Revelation 12:7-8
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN
Monday: PRAY the Lord would increase your passion for Him as you memorize His Word. Read Revelation 12:7-8 (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Revelation 12:7-8 “Now war arose in heaven,” …50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon.” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 12:7-8 “Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon.” …another 50 times.
Thursday: recite “And the dragon and his angels fought back,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 12:7-8 “Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back,” …another 50 times.
Friday: recite “but he was defeated,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 12:7-8 “Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated,” …another 50 times.
Saturday: recite “and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 12:7-8 “Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.” …another 50 times.
* * *
SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: Revelation 19
Memorize from YOUR bible if possible! Read the whole chapter a few times each week.
REVIEW: Revelation 19:1-4
ESV VERSION: After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!”
THIS WEEK: Revelation 19:5
ESV VERSION: And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great.” – Revelation 19:5
SUGGESTED BREAKDOWN (for current week verses – ESV translation)
Monday: PRAY first! Read Revelation 19:5… 3 to 5 times… look at EACH word each time you read it.
Tuesday: recite “And from the throne came a voice” …50 times. Then add Revelation 19:1-4 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Wednesday: recite “saying, “Praise our God,” …50 times and “And from the throne came a voice saying, Praise our God, ” Then add Revelation 19:1-4 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Thursday: recite “all you his servants,” …50 times and “And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants,”. Then add Revelation 19:1-4 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Friday: recite “you who fear him,” …50 times and “And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him,” Then add Revelation 19:1-4 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Saturday: recite “small and great.” …50 times and “And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great.” ” Then add Revelation 19:1-4 before this and say them together five (5) times.
WEEK 33 MEMORIZATION (8/16/09)
Chuck Swindoll wrote, “I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. . . . No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends!” (Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994], p. 61). Praying your love for His Word continually increases and that your efforts to memorize it are richly blessed by our God … Holly
Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! – Psalm 119:40
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK
USE CADENCE, RHYTHM AND ACCENTS TO PROMOTE MEMORIZATION. Set the verse to a rhythm, use voice inflections or say it with an accent.
* * *
WEEKLY VERSES REVIEW
The review schedules will be found at passion.lighthousecf.org under the “REVIEW” tab on the right side of the page.
* * *
WEEKLY VERSE Revelation 11:15 (ESV translation)
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” – Revelation 11:15
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN
Monday: PRAY the Lord would increase your passion for Him as you memorize His Word. Read Revelation 11:15 (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Revelation 11:15 “Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet,”…50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “and there were loud voices in heaven, saying,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 11:15 “Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying,” …another 50 times.
Thursday: recite “The kingdom of the world” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 11:15 “Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world” ” …another 50 times.
Friday: recite “has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ,” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 11:15 “Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ,” ” …another 50 times.
Saturday: recite “and he shall reign forever and ever.” …50 times throughout the day and Revelation 11:15 “Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” ” …another 50 times.
* * *
SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: Revelation 19
Memorize from YOUR bible if possible! Read the whole chapter a few times each week.
REVIEW: Revelation 19:1-2
ESV VERSION: After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”
THIS WEEK: Revelation 19:3-4
ESV VERSION: Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!”
SUGGESTED BREAKDOWN (for current week verses – ESV translation)
Monday: PRAY first! Read Revelation 19:3… 3 to 5 times… look at EACH word each time you read it.
Tuesday: recite “Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah!” …50 times. Then add Revelation 19:1-2 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Wednesday: recite “The smoke from her goes up forever and ever” …50 times and “Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” ” Then add Revelation 19:1-2 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Thursday: recite “And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures” …50 times and “Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures” Then add Revelation 19:1-2 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Friday: recite “fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne,” ” …50 times and “Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne,” Then add Revelation 19:1-2 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Saturday: recite “saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” …50 times and “Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne,” Then add Revelation 19:1-2 before this and say them together five (5) times.
WEEK 31 MEMORIZATION (8/2/09)
Praise the Lord for changing us as we memorize His Word. The verse this week speaks of memorizing His Word that we might not sin against Him. So let’s store it up in our hearts! Trusting in His promises… Holly
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
MEMORY TIP OF THE WEEK
MAKE MEMORIZING SCRIPTURE A PART OF DAILY LIFE! We eat, we breathe, we sleep, bathe, do laundry, cook, clean… and we memorize scripture!!
* * *
WEEKLY VERSES REVIEW
The review schedules will be found at passion.lighthousecf.org under the “REVIEW” tab on the right side of the page.
* * *
WEEKLY VERSE Psalm 119:11 (ESV translation)
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11
MEMORIZATION BREAKDOWN
Monday: PRAY the Lord would increase your passion for Him as you memorize His Word. Read Psalm 119:11 (10) times… look at EACH word and say the reference each time.
Tuesday: recite Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word”…50 times throughout the day.
Wednesday: recite “in my heart,” …50 times throughout the day and Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart,” …another 50 times.
Thursday: recite “that I might not” …50 times throughout the day and Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not” …another 50 times.
Friday: recite “sin against you.” …50 times throughout the day and Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” …another 50 times.
Saturday: recite Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” …50 times throughout the day.
* * *
SECTION AT A TIME MEMORIZATION: Revelation 19
Memorize from YOUR bible if possible! Read the whole chapter a few times each week.
REVIEW: Revelation 19:1
ESV VERSION: After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
THIS WEEK: Revelation 19:2
ESV VERSION: “for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”
SUGGESTED BREAKDOWN (for current week verses – ESV translation)
Monday: PRAY first! Read Revelation 19:2… 3 to 5 times… look at EACH word each time you read it.
Tuesday: recite “for his judgments are true and just;” …50 times. Then add Revelation 19:1 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Wednesday: recite “for he has judged the great prostitute” …50 times and “for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute”. Then add Revelation 19:1 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Thursday: recite “who corrupted the earth with her immorality,” …50 times and “for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality,”. Then add Revelation 19:1 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Friday: recite “and has avenged on her” …50 times and “for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her”. Then add Revelation 19:1 before this and say them together five (5) times.
Saturday: recite “the blood of his servants.” …50 times and “for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” Then add Revelation 19:1 before this and say them together five (5) times.