Memorization is a beneficial discipline for an elder’s own personal growth and also for his ministry. Part two of two.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItIt fosters spiritual growth, allows the Word to dwell in us richly, enables us to resist the temptations of Satan.
I'm too old and my memory is not very good, it requires too much discipline, I have no time, what's the point if afterwards I forget?
- Can a person get the same benefit of meditating on Scripture without memorizing it? Explain.
- How can a person develop this discipline without it becoming legalistic?
- Set up a plan for memorizing Scripture. Determine a schedule of verses and the rate of memorizing. Be specific, even to deciding the mechanics (use of 3x5 cards, a sheet of paper, the Bible Memory App linked below, or other).
Bible Memory App: Join the Biblical Eldership Resources group on this free app—it’s a great way to help elder candidates memorize key doctrinal verses. You can create an account and use the website or app to memorize and review verses anytime, anywhere. The review system reinforces what you’ve memorized and provides reminders when it’s time to review a verse again. Once you set up your account, you can also use it to memorize verses and passages of your own choice, and create new groups of friends, family members, and church members to memorize with. You can upgrade to Bible Memory Pro for a small fee to gain more features, such as audio review, flash cards, and the ability to change your preferred translation within the mobile app.
“Why Memorize Scripture” Sermon by John Piper: This is an excellent message on the importance and value of memorization, from one who practices what he preaches. Dr. Piper begins with an extended recitation of various scriptures from memory.
How To Memorize Scripture: The Navigators ministry has specialized in discipleship over the years. Memorization has been a staple of their training of new and growing believers. This article contains solid, basic instruction in how to memorize.
Memorization by Rick Warren: This brief list of the benefits of memorization comes from popular preacher and author Rick Warren.
Teaching Memorization: Noted Christian education scholar Dr. Kenneth Gangel expounds on the value of teaching memorization to the church.