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How (and How Not) to Memorize Scripture

How (and How Not) to Memorize Scripture
by: Andrew M. Davis

Don’t Give Up

For almost four decades I have given myself to the delightful discipline and hard labor of memorization of Scripture. I can say without a doubt the countless hours I have spent working on hiding text after text of inerrant Scripture in my mind and heart has been infinitely and eternally worthwhile. It is an investment in the health of my soul, the advance of Christ’s kingdom, and the benefit of the flock entrusted to my care as a pastor. Though I have often struggled and sometimes been discouraged at the slow progress, I have never questioned whether I should continue. I commend this discipline with all my heart.Therefore, the first piece of advice I would connect with this laborious practice is simple: don’t you dare quit! The enemy of memorization is giving up. The temptation to give up pops into the mind whenever the sense of labor rises when compared to the apparent lack of fruit or progress. The “cost/benefit ratio” can lurk and get twisted by the Father of Lies and pull the Scripture memorizer to abandon continued efforts.Read More – Go to SourceAndrew M. Davis is the author of How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books.Need a prayer? Prayer RequestsPlease subscribe to our main Ministries daily scripture study – Koa Sinag MinistriesHave a Testimony of how God has changed or intervened in your life? Tell us your story! Give God Praise!Need some inspiration? Check out others Testimonies!Have you checked out our online store? We have a tonne of fascinating and colourful PDF books, toys, kids’ apparel, and much more, including complimentary PDFs for home schoolers!
Andrew M. Davis (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He is also a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a council member of the Gospel Coalition, and a former trustee of the International Mission Board. He is the author of several books, including The Power of Christian Contentment. He and his wife, Christi, reside in Bahama, North Carolina, and have five children and three grandchildren. For more resources from Andy, visit twojourneys.org.
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