52 Verses to Memorize as a Disciple Red – Answer Questions | Blue – Read Scripture The best way for God’s Word to transform us within is memorizing Scripture. If you do, “your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more effective. Your attitudes and outlook will begin to change. Your mind will become alert and observant. Your confidence and assurance will be enhanced. Your faith will be solidified.” (Chuck Swindoll) Jesus memorized Scripture – isn’t that enough reason? During the Temptation: • Jesus told him [Satan], “No! The Scriptures say ...” (Matthew 4:4a) • Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say ...” (Matthew 4:7) • “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say...” (Matthew 4:10) Plus, it’s simple, right: just review. And review and review, like learning a new language. So hard without a system. A Disciple Maker can really help a Disciple to develop a system. Teach them to memorize life-changing verses from the New Testament – a verse/week for a year. Basics: • Make a list of suitable verses (see below for sample). • Write each verse on a card, verse on one side, reference on the other. Or print out business- sized cards. Or load them into a smart phone. Whatever works... • Learn one a week, preferably on the same day (why not Monday?). • Review during the day – in the bathroom, on the bus, walking to lunch, before bed... pick one. Review six days a week. • When memorizing, start with the reference, then the verse, then the reference. This locks the reference, the handle, into your mind. Review it each day until you can just look at the reference and say the verse wordperfect. • Add a verse each week. • Review the previous one(s) each day. 52 Key New Testament verses. Here’s a sampler of verses – there are many more you could pick!
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