We’ve talked a lot about resolving to read more of the Bible in 2016. But have you considered memorizing parts of the Bible?
Bible verse memorization isn’t discussed much in adult Christian environments, I suspect because most of us mentally associate it with children’s Sunday School. Bible verse memorization is a powerful way to help children connect to Scripture, but it can be just as useful for Bible readers of any age. And if you’re burning out in your Bible reading, or feel that the way you’re currently reading the Bible has hit a plateau, adding memorization to the mix can bring an interesting new angle to your engagement of Scripture.
So why not give Scripture memorization a try in the New Year? Here are two resources to help you get started:
- Scripture Memorization explanation and tips: What’s the value of memorizing Scripture? How will it bring you closer to Christ? This essay explains the usefulness of memorizing Bible verses, and concludes with some tips and strategies for doing so.
- Top Ten Bible Memorization Tips from Bible Gateway readers: A few years ago, we asked Bible Gateway readers to share their best tips and strategies for memorizing Bible verses. We were flooded with great responses—so we picked out the ten best memorization strategies and listed them here.