Memorization??
So, does anyone have any ideas on memorization?? I would like to see us putting God’s word into our hearts and minds, but I would rather not be the one to pick what it is this time. It should be something that you want to memorize. Let’s be looking for a passage, not just a single verse.
Post your comments on what would interest you, and we will make a decision from there on where to go with it!
Thanks for the ideas! Check out the comments and think about which one you are interested in!
posted by Wade at 8/18/2005 09:46:00 AM
2 Comments:
An easy, but good one to memorize can be Eph 6, starting at the point of Armor of God...begins, "Finally, Brothers, be stong in the Lord and the strength of His might..."
I'm cheating, cause I've done this one before, but it is a good one to have for when you feel challenged or attacked, as well as possibly being good as we go into the spiritual disciplines. But I'm up for anything.
Hhmmm – Does Megan’s opinion still count? I think so, in fact – I am sure of it!!
So, we have three proposals. That’s probably enough for now. Think them over, and this next Kairos we will talk over which one to go for. We will plan it out so that the week we talk about memorizing will be the week we have finished these verses!!!
Here they are for you to review and consider which one we should do…
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 Therefore put on the full armor 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.
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Eph 6:10-20 (NIV)
The Beatitudes
1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
2 and he began to teach them, saying:
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matt 5:1-12 (NIV)
Stand in Awe of God
1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
3 As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.
5 It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the [temple] messenger, "My vow was a mistake." Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?
7 Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God.
Eccl 5:1-7 (NIV)
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