Memorizing Scripture

[brinny]

This is the point I was making earlier. You don't have to memorize word for word.
After all you would only be memorizing a translation, not the original Scripture which was written in Hebrew.ou
You said "especially that when we call on God He WILL answer and show us mighty things we did not see, realize, or notice before."
The actual verse in the KJV says
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

If you compare the 2 versions you will see that you have everything down that that the verse is saying.
This IMO is a much better way to know Scripture.
Your version of it means much to you, why do you need the exact words?
God's Word is for us for our learning that we would have patience and comfort. Romans 15:4

Thank you. That is a good and positive way to look at it. I never thought of that.

 

[GTW27]

I have never memorized scripture. I read The Word of God because I love my Father and He loves me. He that is truly born from above, have The Father and The Son(The Holy Spirit). This being so, as He has said it is so, means, I am reading(confirming) what already is within me. And for those who pray, believe, and you will receive, for you do not kneel alone. " If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you."

 

[Doug Melven]

I have never memorized scripture. I read The Word of God because I love my Father and He loves me. He that is truly born from above, have The Father and The Son(The Holy Spirit). This being so, as He has said it is so, means, I am reading(confirming) what already is within me. And for those who pray, believe, and you will receive, for you do not kneel alone. " If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you."

How do you fulfill Psalm 119:11?

 

[GTW27]

Long ago, when I first started reading The Word of God, I had no idea that someday, these very same words I was reading, would flow out of me, in the proper season, just as He promised us all. Just as He and His words are with me, when I sin, and I do sin, even though I am without excuse, I am quick to repent. There are many times in a day, because I work in the public, that I have to say that I can not do that, or I can not say that, because I know it to be sin or dishonest. How can I not know it? On the other hand, how can I not help one who is in need.

 

[brinny]

I'm going to use index cards and write Bible verses on there, and tape them to the fridge or somewhere so i can see it throughout the day.

 

[Doug Melven]

I'm going to use index cards and write Bible verses on there, and tape them to the fridge or somewhere so i can see it throughout the day.

That is a good idea.
Reminds me of what God told the Israelites to do.
Write the Scripture on your doorposts and put them as frontlets between your eyes.
Deuteronomy 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

 

[brinny]

That is a good idea.
Reminds me of what God told the Israelites to do.
Write the Scripture on your doorposts and put them as frontlets between your eyes.
Deuteronomy 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

i LOVE that!!!! Amen!!!! What a timely and precious verse!!!!

Thank you.

 

[keyman]

Some more thoughts on getting the Word of God into our hearts.
Praying Scripture.
Psalm 119:10, 12
I have sought You with my whole heart, let me not wander from Your commandments.
Blessed are You, O LORD, teach me Your statutes.

Just a couple of examples.

Singing Scripture is another great way. Sons of Korah and Esther Mui have put a lot of Scripture to music.
Just search for them on YouTube.