Scripture Memory

“Do not memorize only a few favorite verses. Certainly, you can start there! But I want you to think about making this a habit you continue to do until God calls you to heaven.” - Word by Word

“Scriptorium was the brainchild of one of these kids, from my university, a couple of years ago, and has grown into a twice-weekly meeting where college students gather to help each other memorize scripture. And then they’ll occasionally have recitations, where they gather to say aloud the scripture they’ve memorized.” - World

“There is nothing fundamentally new in our digital era. A similar question could have been asked when writing was invented…. The word of God must enter the mind and heart to bring life, health, and fruit. As long as it stays external to us, whether in print or digital form, it can do us no good.” - Desiring God

“When we copy Scripture and carry it with us throughout the day, reading it and memorizing it, we make God’s Word a part of us. As Paul said, ‘Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly’ (Colossians 3:16).” - Randy Alcorn

“…thinking deeply on God’s Word is easier to accomplish if you have it in your head—and your heart. The obvious way to accomplish that is by memorizing it.” - Olinger

“During my current interim pastorate, I’ve challenged the church to memorize Scripture together. It has been such a fun experience that I wish I had done that during my 14 years of full-time pastoral ministry. Now more than ever, I see value in this approach to corporate memorization” - Chuck Lawless

“About 20 years ago David Rowley, a church member who had been helping in the youth group, came to our youth pastor with a proposal. He promised to personally pay for camp for any young person who memorized the book of James. The memorization had to happen according to his very specific set of rules.

“Apparently, this discipline was good enough for us as children, but not important enough for us as adults.” BPNews