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I just finished memorizing Colossians and I love this epistle so much more now that I can recite it. I understand it better. I always have it with me, I dream it at night, it comes to my mind all day long, whether I am inside, doing chores, or outside for a walk, anywhere. It’s there in my mind and on my lips and it makes me praise God and spontaneously pray for Him to fulfill in me what is written there. All my motivation came since I found this channel. I can’t wait to start my next book. Blessings.
Congratulations! That is so cool. You're an inspiration to people like me who want to start memorizing Bible books and not just verses or chapters. Eight months later, where are you now in your scripture memory endeavors, and can you still recite Colossians from memory as well as when you first memorized it? Also, have you joined Josh Summers free online Bible memory community? I haven't done it yet, but it sounds like fun. God bless you. Be well and stay safe.
Maybe 15 years ago I memorized the book of James in the NIV. I wish I had reviewed it more often because I no longer have it memorized other than feeling very familiar with it. I have tried to go back and re-memorize it but I don't have the same Bible I used at that time and the NIV likes to change their translations so often that it just doesn't work. I have decided to re-learn in the KJV, which never changes, and plan to make sure it stays memorized FOREVER with the tips you mention in this video. Thank you!
Sir, thank you for this! I'm just getting started on my Bible memory journey. Like you I also want to memorize for life. I heard what the gentleman (Andy Harris?) said about kissing a book goodbye but deep down, I don't want that. I have used Anki for years now and this video just gave me the "AHA!" thought that I can use it, and it's spaced repetition, to review my books when I'm done! I'm excited about that! Thank you for making me aware of that. You have been an inspiration for me. Thank you for letting God use you.
I love your channel! I've only been memorizing since 2016, but this has been the most beneficial practice for sanctification for me. And your channel is a constant encourager. Thankyou!
Thanks for this channel. It is an encouragement to me. I’ve been memorizing Col3, and discovered the BibleMemory App. I believe it has significantly accelerated my memorization. I also have a memory pal in my church and we recite to each other. May the Lord bless you in your ministry
Amen Josh. I love all these ideas for retaining the WORD. My monthly method for review is to divide the total number of verses I have by 20. (E.g. 100 verses divided by 20 equals 5. ) So I recite 5 verses each day Monday to Friday and by the end of the month I will have reviewed all my verses. I leave 2 days free so if I get behind I have a little breathing space to catch up. But my newer verses I do once a week or once a fortnight for a while then I’ll put them into the monthly pile. Even if you have up to 2,000 verses memorised that would work out at 100 verses a day for 5 days. That could be broken down to about 33 verses morning noon and night. (Attach them to your meal times. eat/memorise these verses before you eat your meal)
@@BibleMemoryGoal Yes, Josh. I did. I have all my verses recorded in Numbers on my iPad. When I first started memorising I’d never heard of anyone who had memorised a whole book. So I just memorised random verses, short passage and some well know chapters on small cards, so I got into a habit of keeping record of every verse. I’ve written the verses out using first letters only. It’s good for reviewing. If you forget a verses the letters just give the slightest hint so you’re still having to exercise the brain. Anyway that’s what I did and now I just add the verses I’m working on every week. When I review I keep the books and chapter together but all my random verses I’ve divided into 20 and that enables me to review them Monday to Friday and get through them once a month. (Hope This explanation doesn’t sound too confusing.) Having learned both random verses and books I find there’s a place for both styles. I think random verses, as long as they are kept in context, is a good way for someone whose new to memorising. But I really love doing books. I started with 1 John (the love book) because I felt I need more of the love of God in my heart. My second book was James. But I actually ended up doing the majority of those books side by side. Now I’m memorising Revelation and Daniel. Each week I do 4 verses of Revelation and 4 verses of Daniel. Totally loving it. I heard Tom Myer say Revelation was an easy book to learn. So far I agree.
This was a tremendous video. Reviewing to remember for life is so important. I think of it this way. If you invested in a stock that always, without exception, went up in value each year, and at the same time paid 30% dividends, why would you ever sell it? You would hold on to it for the rest of your life and enjoy the returns. Memorizing and reviewing scripture for the long haul is the same. It only becomes more valuable each year, and pays amazing spiritual dividends! Why would you ever want to sell it (by forgetting)? I have used the space repitition concept over the past few years and now have 6 books memorized, with good recall. Thanks again for this good explanation. of the learning curve.
@@BibleMemoryGoal I think this app is a great innovation! There are two main features that I find very useful for myself: 1. it helps to manage the frequency of reviewing verses, so I can efficiently review those that are necessary and don't always start from verse 1 like what I used to do. 2. the writing part really helps to improve accuracy.
Great tips! The only tip I’d add is the pray everyday and ask God for help, wisdom, memory and discipline when it comes to the Scriptures you are trying to memorize / have memorized.
Wow. You're like the Steve Kaufmann of Bible memorizing :v (If you don't know him, he knows a lot about how to learn a language). Just like learning a language, memorizing scripture doesn't have to be very difficult. It just takes a lot of time and you have to have the right attitude.
yes, the right attitude is key 💕 thats why I like tuning in here, so much encouragement. Susan Heck also gives good scrptual teaching on why we should memorize scripture, which is what made me WANT to start 💕
I'm also battling with reviewing, I sometimes memorize the entire chapter in an hour, and I can't wait to do the next one, but now I see the importance of reviewing. I have also noticed that when u try to recall the chapter the 2nd time around its easier than the first time.
I am excited to have discovered your channel! This video was helpful. I am a grandmother who has committed herself to memorizing Romans 8. (I have memorized chapters in the past). I am also committing myself to be more dedicated to prayer. I just bought a globe so I can find countries. My heart aches for the pain in the world. God is not willing that any should perish John 3:16. We can cry out to Jesus using the scripture we have learned together. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16
I tried doing that, but it really interrupted the flow. I prefer instead to sit record myself reading straight through as I’m reading to make sure that the recording is as close to accurate as possible.
I listened to this video again, I noticed that u said "its better to listen to your own voice recording rather than the audio version" why is that, what I do is I listen to the audio Bible right thru the day, isn't that the same as rote memory because it will be on repeat(the chapter trying 2 memorize)
Listen, if that works for you, use it! I prefer my own voice because I'm hearing it spoken the way I would read it - with my own pauses, inflections and such. This helps me to say it along with myself as I listen, since I will say it at the same speed, with the same pauses. Make sense?
I'm realizing that my lack of a review process that I really trust is a little discouraging. Just memorized Matthew 1, however, I keep thinking about the long-term. How much time will it take to review all of the chapters for books that I learned. For example, if I learn all 28 chapters of Matthew, what routine should I have in place to review which chapter and when, along with learning something new. For some reason, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this. I know that without trusting the process, i'll subconsciously hold myself back. Mainly because I don't want to waste my time.
I know what you mean, Dulcet! To be fair, there is a line of thinking among some that you shouldn’t concern yourself with being able to recite the whole book word for word, that as long as you have it in your mind, the Holy Spirit can draw out what He needs. Don’t put undue stress on yourself or let’s this stop you from memorizing more! However, I do think that if you set a process for yourself, it might relieve some of the pressure that’s keeping you from memorizing more. For example, perhaps you can review a chapter a week out loud, and listen to 5 chapters once every weekend. Or maybe you just take a couple hours once a month to go over it all once, or half at a time. Whatever works for you. I have another interview coming up with another memory guy that I think you’ll like and may offer some other ideas. Stay tuned and make sure to watch for that one.
I sent you a message through your website. I’d love to hear back from you. I’ve had great success rote memorizing. But now that I’m trying to use a memory palace, I’m finding my recitation of passages choppy as I think through my story, instead of fast and automatic with rote learning.
Thanks for the comment! Let me be clear: if rote memory works well for you, keep at it! No need to force a different method if it’s not working for you. For me, the memory palace story does two things: first, it allows me to organize what I’m memorizing so I can find it easier. Second, it gives me the opportunity to do rote memory without having the text in front of me. So yes, I’m choppy as I recite my verses as well, but it gets better as I repeat it. Once I have it down, the story acts as a quick jolt to the memory and I let rote memory take over from there. Make sense?
@@BibleMemoryGoal yes, that makes sense. I feel I need the memory palace because I could never pick out a single verse from rote memorizing. A chapter with rote is like a story for me: I have to start at the beginning and recite through the end. That’s what I’m hoping a palace and difference verse stories will help with. I’m on Philemon 5 today. It’s very choppy, but for the first time I can pick out any of the 5 verses and recite them with my memory palace story for that verse.
Hey Josh, quick question for you should you happen to see this post. What do you think about the 'first letter of every word' memory technique, where you write, from memory, an entire chapter of the Bible, or section of a chapter, simply by writing out the first letter of that chapter as you are saying the words out loud? It's kind of like what the Bible Memory Man does, except that is doesn't take as long since you are only writing out the first _letter_ of every word, rather than the actual word itself. Personally, I find it a helpful way to memorize scripture, but I was just wondering if you've ever used this method and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Thanks.
You’re not hurting my feelings! So two questions then: what didn’t you like about the Bible Memory App and what else are you looking for some piece of software to do?
The app I've been using since I got serious about the discipline of memorizing Scripture a year ago, is VerseLocker. It really works well for me, and yes, it does have a system where you can set up how often to review which verses. The Initials feature is my favorite way of both learning and reviewing.
you are totally wrong for saying "Memorizing the Bible is a waste of energy..." even if we dont review well God can allow us to remember the word when needed also the time spend in the presence of the Lord when you try to memorise its so valuable and precious i would never call it a waste of energy
I appreciate your passion here, but I never said nor implied that any kind of Bible memory is a waste of energy. I specifically said at the end of this video that "If you're going to put in the time to memorize the Bible, it is *worth the effort* to review it". I'd say that's pretty fair, wouldn't you?
Has anyone seen these people actually quote full books - word word? Is it on UA-cam? Easy to say they’ve memorized the whole New Testament - okay. Let me see. 😅
Here’s what I’ve done so far: ua-cam.com/play/PLTE-Iz5WIJOtG5b7OWYskAqMCVeunesFp.html I guess a better question to ask yourself might be why you’re so skeptical. Is there a limiting belief you might be wrestling with?
Yes indeed, because I know what it took for me to memorize 5 books and 10 psalms (including John and Hebrews) - so yeah, I’m skeptical that she has memorized the entire NT - not saying that I’m the standard - I am saying, I know what it took and how long - I would like to see her quote the entire book of revelation and other substantial works from memory - I’ll fly out to see it and be wow’d by it. Can you arrange it?
I hope this was helpful and encouraging! Do you have any other methods of review that you can share? Leave a reply to this comment! And don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more Bible memory content like this.
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I just finished memorizing Colossians and I love this epistle so much more now that I can recite it. I understand it better. I always have it with me, I dream it at night, it comes to my mind all day long, whether I am inside, doing chores, or outside for a walk, anywhere. It’s there in my mind and on my lips and it makes me praise God and spontaneously pray for Him to fulfill in me what is written there. All my motivation came since I found this channel. I can’t wait to start my next book. Blessings.
Wonderful! Praise the Lord that you now have it in your memory. 🙏👍
Hype!!
Congratulations! That is so cool. You're an inspiration to people like me who want to start memorizing Bible books and not just verses or chapters.
Eight months later, where are you now in your scripture memory endeavors, and can you still recite Colossians from memory as well as when you first memorized it?
Also, have you joined Josh Summers free online Bible memory community? I haven't done it yet, but it sounds like fun.
God bless you. Be well and stay safe.
Thank you so very much about talking about reviewing. You are a blessing to those of us who are memorizing scriptures.
Wow, thank you Cindy 🙏
Maybe 15 years ago I memorized the book of James in the NIV. I wish I had reviewed it more often because I no longer have it memorized other than feeling very familiar with it. I have tried to go back and re-memorize it but I don't have the same Bible I used at that time and the NIV likes to change their translations so often that it just doesn't work. I have decided to re-learn in the KJV, which never changes, and plan to make sure it stays memorized FOREVER with the tips you mention in this video. Thank you!
Go for it! I can’t wait to hear how it goes.
I did the exact same thing with James, in NIV, 15 years ago too, crazy ahah. I’m redoing it in ESV though
Thank you! I am becoming more intentional to commit more scriptures into my long term memory
Wonderful!
Sir, thank you for this! I'm just getting started on my Bible memory journey. Like you I also want to memorize for life. I heard what the gentleman (Andy Harris?) said about kissing a book goodbye but deep down, I don't want that. I have used Anki for years now and this video just gave me the "AHA!" thought that I can use it, and it's spaced repetition, to review my books when I'm done! I'm excited about that! Thank you for making me aware of that. You have been an inspiration for me. Thank you for letting God use you.
Awesome! I'm so excited and blessed to hear that.
It's awesome that you are presenting different methods to memorize and retain, and for life 💕so encouraging
I’m so glad it’s been encouraging.
I love your channel! I've only been memorizing since 2016, but this has been the most beneficial practice for sanctification for me.
And your channel is a constant encourager. Thankyou!
Awesome! Thank you so much for the encouraging comment. I appreciate it.
Love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so glad!!!
So so good. The voice recording is so good! You can passively and subconsciously review a book without being super involved.
I hope it helps!
god bless you brother! thank you for this advice
My pleasure, Karl!
Thanks for this channel. It is an encouragement to me. I’ve been memorizing Col3, and discovered the BibleMemory App. I believe it has significantly accelerated my memorization. I also have a memory pal in my church and we recite to each other. May the Lord bless you in your ministry
Thank you, Cynthia! May the Lord bless you in your Bible memory journey.
Amen Josh. I love all these ideas for retaining the WORD. My monthly method for review is to divide the total number of verses I have by 20. (E.g. 100 verses divided by 20 equals 5. ) So I recite 5 verses each day Monday to Friday and by the end of the month I will have reviewed all my verses. I leave 2 days free so if I get behind I have a little breathing space to catch up. But my newer verses I do once a week or once a fortnight for a while then I’ll put them into the monthly pile. Even if you have up to 2,000 verses memorised that would work out at 100 verses a day for 5 days. That could be broken down to about 33 verses morning noon and night. (Attach them to your meal times. eat/memorise these verses before you eat your meal)
That's great! I love how organized you are about it, Christine :) So do you just create your own spreadsheet?
@@BibleMemoryGoal Yes, Josh. I did. I have all my verses recorded in Numbers on my iPad. When I first started memorising I’d never heard of anyone who had memorised a whole book. So I just memorised random verses, short passage and some well know chapters on small cards, so I got into a habit of keeping record of every verse. I’ve written the verses out using first letters only. It’s good for reviewing. If you forget a verses the letters just give the slightest hint so you’re still having to exercise the brain. Anyway that’s what I did and now I just add the verses I’m working on every week. When I review I keep the books and chapter together but all my random verses I’ve divided into 20 and that enables me to review them Monday to Friday and get through them once a month. (Hope This explanation doesn’t sound too confusing.) Having learned both random verses and books I find there’s a place for both styles. I think random verses, as long as they are kept in context, is a good way for someone whose new to memorising. But I really love doing books. I started with 1 John (the love book) because I felt I need more of the love of God in my heart. My second book was James. But I actually ended up doing the majority of those books side by side. Now I’m memorising Revelation and Daniel. Each week I do 4 verses of Revelation and 4 verses of Daniel. Totally loving it. I heard Tom Myer say Revelation was an easy book to learn. So far I agree.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing!!
This was a tremendous video. Reviewing to remember for life is so important. I think of it this way. If you invested in a stock that always, without exception, went up in value each year, and at the same time paid 30% dividends, why would you ever sell it? You would hold on to it for the rest of your life and enjoy the returns. Memorizing and reviewing scripture for the long haul is the same. It only becomes more valuable each year, and pays amazing spiritual dividends! Why would you ever want to sell it (by forgetting)?
I have used the space repitition concept over the past few years and now have 6 books memorized, with good recall. Thanks again for this good explanation. of the learning curve.
I 100% agree, Steve! I love the analogy here. Why would you let it go?
Great tips Josh!
Thank you, Scott!
Thank you Brother 🌹🌹🌹🔥
You’re welcome!
great information 💕 thank you!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you for sharing so many methods. I have to try some of them.
You are so welcome, Wanjun! I hope you find one that works well for you.
Thank you so much for this. I have just begun a more intentional journey into the scripture, and this was a blessing🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
So great to hear! Enjoy the journey!
Great, God Bless You!
And you as well!
Ok I’ll download the Bible memorise app :)
What do you think of it so far?
@@BibleMemoryGoal I think this app is a great innovation! There are two main features that I find very useful for myself: 1. it helps to manage the frequency of reviewing verses, so I can efficiently review those that are necessary and don't always start from verse 1 like what I used to do.
2. the writing part really helps to improve accuracy.
Great tips! The only tip I’d add is the pray everyday and ask God for help, wisdom, memory and discipline when it comes to the Scriptures you are trying to memorize / have memorized.
Great point there, John. Thanks for sharing!
Wow. You're like the Steve Kaufmann of Bible memorizing :v (If you don't know him, he knows a lot about how to learn a language). Just like learning a language, memorizing scripture doesn't have to be very difficult. It just takes a lot of time and you have to have the right attitude.
I do t know Kaufman, but I’ll take it as a compliment!
yes, the right attitude is key 💕 thats why I like tuning in here, so much encouragement. Susan Heck also gives good scrptual teaching on why we should memorize scripture, which is what made me WANT to start 💕
I'm also battling with reviewing, I sometimes memorize the entire chapter in an hour, and I can't wait to do the next one, but now I see the importance of reviewing. I have also noticed that when u try to recall the chapter the 2nd time around its easier than the first time.
Exactly...because the memory has already been “burned” in your mind, it saves some effort when you work to recall it the second time around.
I am excited to have discovered your channel! This video was helpful. I am a grandmother who has committed herself to memorizing Romans 8. (I have memorized chapters in the past). I am also committing myself to be more dedicated to prayer. I just bought a globe so I can find countries. My heart aches for the pain in the world. God is not willing that any should perish John 3:16. We can cry out to Jesus using the scripture we have learned together. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16
I’m so glad to have you here, Heather! May the Lord bless the time you spend memorizing His Word and praying for the nations!
Are you quoting chapter and verse with your voice recording? Also, are you reading the Bible when you do the voice recording, or are you quoting it?
I tried doing that, but it really interrupted the flow. I prefer instead to sit record myself reading straight through as I’m reading to make sure that the recording is as close to accurate as possible.
I listened to this video again, I noticed that u said "its better to listen to your own voice recording rather than the audio version" why is that, what I do is I listen to the audio Bible right thru the day, isn't that the same as rote memory because it will be on repeat(the chapter trying 2 memorize)
Listen, if that works for you, use it! I prefer my own voice because I'm hearing it spoken the way I would read it - with my own pauses, inflections and such. This helps me to say it along with myself as I listen, since I will say it at the same speed, with the same pauses. Make sense?
@@BibleMemoryGoal makes perfect sense. I now get why u do it
I'm realizing that my lack of a review process that I really trust is a little discouraging.
Just memorized Matthew 1, however, I keep thinking about the long-term. How much time will it take to review all of the chapters for books that I learned.
For example, if I learn all 28 chapters of Matthew, what routine should I have in place to review which chapter and when, along with learning something new.
For some reason, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this.
I know that without trusting the process, i'll subconsciously hold myself back. Mainly because I don't want to waste my time.
I know what you mean, Dulcet! To be fair, there is a line of thinking among some that you shouldn’t concern yourself with being able to recite the whole book word for word, that as long as you have it in your mind, the Holy Spirit can draw out what He needs. Don’t put undue stress on yourself or let’s this stop you from memorizing more!
However, I do think that if you set a process for yourself, it might relieve some of the pressure that’s keeping you from memorizing more.
For example, perhaps you can review a chapter a week out loud, and listen to 5 chapters once every weekend. Or maybe you just take a couple hours once a month to go over it all once, or half at a time. Whatever works for you.
I have another interview coming up with another memory guy that I think you’ll like and may offer some other ideas. Stay tuned and make sure to watch for that one.
@@BibleMemoryGoal Looking forward to it. Just subscribed..
Thank you so much 🙂
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I sent you a message through your website. I’d love to hear back from you. I’ve had great success rote memorizing. But now that I’m trying to use a memory palace, I’m finding my recitation of passages choppy as I think through my story, instead of fast and automatic with rote learning.
Thanks for the comment! Let me be clear: if rote memory works well for you, keep at it! No need to force a different method if it’s not working for you.
For me, the memory palace story does two things: first, it allows me to organize what I’m memorizing so I can find it easier. Second, it gives me the opportunity to do rote memory without having the text in front of me.
So yes, I’m choppy as I recite my verses as well, but it gets better as I repeat it. Once I have it down, the story acts as a quick jolt to the memory and I let rote memory take over from there. Make sense?
@@BibleMemoryGoal yes, that makes sense. I feel I need the memory palace because I could never pick out a single verse from rote memorizing. A chapter with rote is like a story for me: I have to start at the beginning and recite through the end. That’s what I’m hoping a palace and difference verse stories will help with. I’m on Philemon 5 today. It’s very choppy, but for the first time I can pick out any of the 5 verses and recite them with my memory palace story for that verse.
Congrats! Keep at it and let me know how you progress!
Hey Josh, quick question for you should you happen to see this post.
What do you think about the 'first letter of every word' memory technique, where you write, from memory, an entire chapter of the Bible, or section of a chapter, simply by writing out the first letter of that chapter as you are saying the words out loud? It's kind of like what the Bible Memory Man does, except that is doesn't take as long since you are only writing out the first _letter_ of every word, rather than the actual word itself.
Personally, I find it a helpful way to memorize scripture, but I was just wondering if you've ever used this method and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Thanks.
Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/y1pQ_eTQTBA/v-deo.html
I also use the Bible Memory App, which uses the first letter technique for review.
@@BibleMemoryGoal
Thanks Josh! I appreciate it. :)
How do you use the Bible memory app to memorize chapters or books?
You can create “folders” with chapter and books in it.
Any software?
The Bible Memory App can be done on your computer or phone, as can Anki.
@@BibleMemoryGoal I used the bible memory app and it only made things complicated. Speaking frankly it was annoying .
You’re not hurting my feelings! So two questions then: what didn’t you like about the Bible Memory App and what else are you looking for some piece of software to do?
The app I've been using since I got serious about the discipline of memorizing Scripture a year ago, is VerseLocker. It really works well for me, and yes, it does have a system where you can set up how often to review which verses. The Initials feature is my favorite way of both learning and reviewing.
I’ll give it a try...thanks!
you are totally wrong for saying "Memorizing the Bible is a waste of energy..."
even if we dont review well God can allow us to remember the word when needed
also the time spend in the presence of the Lord when you try to memorise
its so valuable and precious i would never call it a waste of energy
I appreciate your passion here, but I never said nor implied that any kind of Bible memory is a waste of energy. I specifically said at the end of this video that "If you're going to put in the time to memorize the Bible, it is *worth the effort* to review it". I'd say that's pretty fair, wouldn't you?
@@BibleMemoryGoal no
Has anyone seen these people actually quote full books - word word? Is it on UA-cam? Easy to say they’ve memorized the whole New Testament - okay. Let me see. 😅
Here’s what I’ve done so far: ua-cam.com/play/PLTE-Iz5WIJOtG5b7OWYskAqMCVeunesFp.html
I guess a better question to ask yourself might be why you’re so skeptical. Is there a limiting belief you might be wrestling with?
Yes indeed, because I know what it took for me to memorize 5 books and 10 psalms (including John and Hebrews) - so yeah, I’m skeptical that she has memorized the entire NT - not saying that I’m the standard - I am saying, I know what it took and how long - I would like to see her quote the entire book of revelation and other substantial works from memory - I’ll fly out to see it and be wow’d by it. Can you arrange it?