Have you ever said, “I have a bad memory so I can’t possibly memorize a Bible verse?” It doesn’t have to be this way though. You can memorize Scripture.
How to Move Verses From Paper to Memory
There are a few different ways that you can do this. It’s important to look at these so you can discover what works best for you.
Make sure you understand the context of the verse.
You don’t want to grab a verse and claim it for yourself without understanding the context it was used in. By taking time to read the verses around your key verse you’ll gain a better understanding of it. When you understand something you’re more likely to remember it.
Rewrite the verse in your own words.
Get involved with what you’re reading. Summarize the verse you want to memorize in your own words. Doing so will help you to make the verse your own.
When you want to memorize Scripture make sure you read the verse out loud several times.
While this may sound “boring,” you can learn something by taking these steps:
- Study the passage normally.
- Read the passage out loud like you were reading to a child.
- Peruse the passage while picturing yourself in the scene.
- Underline and notate the passage as you read it out loud.
Write the verse on an index card.
Take the verse with you wherever you go and read it to yourself when you have a few minutes throughout your day (e.g., waiting in line somewhere, at a stoplight). Doing so will enable your brain to quickly pick up the verses you want to remember without thinking about it too much.
Break long verses down into smaller pieces so you memorize Scripture easily.
Take your time. There’s no hurry to memorize Scripture. The important part is that you’re doing it. So take some time to repeat the first few words out loud until you memorize them then add a few more words to it. Repeating this method will enable you to memorize a long verse.
Take Time to Memorize Scripture
Those verses that pop off of the paper at you are important spiritual truths that God wants you to remember. With these tips on how to memorize Scripture, you’ll now be able to call these verses to mind whenever you’re in a spiritual battle. What verses will you add to your spiritual armor today?
