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