Helpful Verses:
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11
“Then they remembered his words.” Luke 24:8
“Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.” Ephesians 6:13–14
Interesting Quotes:
“Memorisation is the process of continually remembering the words, truths and images God uses to shape us. It provides us with a store of learning, which can be accessed anywhere and anytime.” Adele Calhoun
“Bible memorisation is absolutely fundamental to spiritual formation. If I had to choose between all the disciplines of the spiritual life, I would choose Bible memorisation, because it is a fundamental way of filling our minds with what it needs. This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth. That’s where you need it! How does it get in your mouth? Memorisation.” Dallas Willard
“If I had to find one word to describe how belief came to take hold in me, it would be ‘repetition’.” Kathleen Norris
Podcast:
Nick Crawley, leader of Crossnet Church in Bristol and creator of the Bible for Life resource, shares his wisdom on scripture memorisation and the impact it can have on our lives.