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1:07-1:24 The *purpose* of going the Bible is to Spend time with God, and be with Him i.e. *relational* That was my favorite part, and what caused me to prioritize the time to listen to this entire interview. Good work in The Lord brothers. (thank u for not hiding this under a bushel)'
What I've done is copy and restructure the verse in OneNote with bold and highlights. The 2nd thing I will start doing is to create a mind storyboard of the keywords. I agree with the internalize part as I remember best what I use what I share.
I've been a Christian for 60 years and I don't recall ever hearing a sermon on the value of making a habit of internalizing or memorizing scripture. Now I'm feeling led to internalize scripture and I admit that I'm feeling terrified. Here I am learning and hearing wonderful YT videos gathering information and becoming more comfortable with starting to look at the Bible and God's word from a new perspective. Praying about NIV or NLT and starting with reading Philippians for 30 days. Thank you for this podcast. Love and blessings to all ❤✝
I put Scripture to music 🎶 and enjoy singing with Holy Spirit ❤. Over the years, the songs have bubbled up in my Spirit right when they are needed. Sometimes the same Scripture will play over and over in my heart ❤️ and joy fills my soul!
I'm at the same point and I feel the same. I was wondering if this feeling is normal in this circumstance, and then I found your comment. How are you feeling today after 4 months? Has this initial (terrifying) feeling changed?
@thehylers1021 I found out that John MacArthur chose a book of the Bible, and read through the same book everyday for 30days. setting the limit at 7chapters when reading through the longer books. writing down themes, observations & questions as he read. I started following that advice the same day I heard it. Starting with a short book such as James, and at times even reading through James multiple times in the same day if I had enough time. It has slowly renewed my mind, and the people in my life have noticed a change for the better. I find it much easier to take my thoughts captive, and set my mind on the things above. It has been so helpful! And has been worth every bit of time & effort! Last week, a co worker of mine who had been at my job for a month approached me, and opened up to me. He told me that I was different from everyone else there, that I was trustworthy. His situation is desperate, and He had no one whom He could confide in. I immediately made it clear that by reading the Bible daily, God used that to teach, correct, and warn me. I wasn't anyone virtuous on my own, It was ALL the Lord's work in my life. I shared as many truths about God's character as I could with him, Prayed with him, and invited him to church, and gave him my number. The following day, I gave him an NLT NT with practical helps written all throughout. He expressed hope, and an eagerness to learn who God really is. He looked forward to meeting my friends at church who used scripture to help me through a rough break up & an 8yr addiction to weed. Please pray for him. He's a 32y/o single father struggling with alcohol. The Lord deserves all the Glory!
June 2024. This the first time I’m hearing this. It makes total sense to me. I taught French (my birth language) and Spanish for thirty years. After 5 years of teaching, I put the books away and taught the students like I did my own daughters…. And it worked so much better. I see a lot of common thinking in this video. The relationship. The normalcy. I talked down a school board who wanted to spend $32,000 of your money on new books, written by Americans who have no idea how a language is acquired. . I told them not to. Instead buy real children books from France and Central America. I’m sharing this idea left and right. I’m in a house church. I will be reading and sharing this link. So, I started with the book of John. I know. I’m an overachiever. Always have been. A widow, I sit alone in the evening and read aloud. First time through, and I’m seeing things I’d never noticed before. I’m the bread of life: communion, etc. I’m averaging 4 to 5 chapters a night. Then I go to bed. His words stay with me through the night. I am an insomniac and I’m too often awake between 1 and 4am. Jesus’ words come back to me then and I go back to sleep. What a wonderful savior we serve!
The way you related learning a language and shifting from textbook/informational to a more natural/relational style is a perfect analogy/application to this conversation. I'M SO GLAD I'm a part of the family of God. Iron sharpens iron sister!❤
I'm now excited to read the Bible. I've been struggling with having a personal relationship with the Lord because I've been taught to just sit quietly with him but my mind is always all over the place. I now see that that's just one aspect of spending time with Him. Thank you.
I'm ADHD; I know about 'all over the place.' I now find that little short '3 second prayers' throughout the day really work wonders. If scripture or spiritual thought comes to mind during the day, I say, "Thank you Jesus, show me more." I read the Bible in super small chunks now, and as I walk away I try to think of all the sermons, etc. related scriptures, etc, and prayers I can pray off that scripture. Sitting quietly definitely has its place though.
@@Lisa-ql5wr whenever I'm all over the place, I just got out I just go all over the place. Usually when I wear myself out, I sit down I don't know what to say so I reach for the truth. Just simply start talking. He knows I'm out of control. You sit near patiently wait for you to say Lord I'm out of control. No matter what I do, I can't seem to sit still. Lord I simply know I need your help. Then the holy spirit moves.
I bought a Bible without chapters or verses. That made it a lot easier to see it as a whole. That's being said, when I found something I wanted to keep track of, I pulled out my Bible in my phone to search the phrase and then marked my observation in my paper Bible. Stick to it. It comes faster as time goes on.
I've been a Christian for about 25 years. Lately, I've had this urge to understand God more. I've felt disappointed in myself for not knowing more. I'm thankful for the insight in this video. I think I've been seeking internalizing scripture but didn't know that's what it was until this video. I can't wait to read the Bible and spend meaningful time with God. Thank you ❤!
I have started to memorize chapters of the Scripture about five years ago. I have discovered this brings a real benefit in doing so. Thank you for all the counsels that are presented in this interview. I agree totally that this topic is not addressed in churches. But praise the Lord for your podcast !
I was fortunate to see Keith in person presenting Phillipians, I want to say it was, at our church maybe 20 years ago. I remember being impressed with the sheer content he had memorized, certainly. The way he presented it as a whole letter, and delivered the letter personally to us--that was the real impact. I saw then, maybe for the first time, that Scripture wasn't just something to simply know or quote, but it was meant to be a deep part of our minds and our lives, truly transformative power.
This is so so very good! Many people teach on memorizing with grocery lists and mnemonic devices but not understanding or contextual meaning. Like a child learning multiplication tables without understanding that 4 x 5 ….., means (5+5+5+5= 20) All very random and thoughtless!!! I am very excited to learn of your approach!!!👏🏻
From Germany, I like every point of view. Reading out loud is, what we practice in our church. So often, I can tell you, who is the writer of those words, Peter, Paul, King David...and remember, oh it's right in the middle of this page, somewhere in John 14, vers 26, when Jesus told, promised his desicples, my Father will send the comforter, the Holy Spirit to you in my name and teach you everything, reminds you of everything, I've told and spoken to you! That is why, every serious christian needs an intimate, loving relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Father just wants to enjoy our presence, having very deep and dear fellowship. That is very encouraging. Read also the verses 22-25! So so comforting in our times of troubles! Amen
I learned a lot from this method! I have been feeling that my focus on memorization is not quite where it should be but didn’t know how to describe it. I love the thought of internalization as the first goal. Thank you for bringing me back around to the priority.
I’m a pastor and I wish I learned this in seminary. I was very blessed by this and it’s inspired to relearn a different approach to the Bible. Thank you for this content.
This makes sense to me! I never learned how to study because school was easy. Scripture in this manner is so much more natural than forced memorization.
Yes, the same for me until I hit my ceiling at University, and so I’d never learned how to study and work at it. Very hard. Now when I find something interesting I tend to deep dive and obsess rather than do sensible research. Anyway, I shall try this, it seems so natural and sensible. And I like the idea of reading it aloud, or hearing it read. This makes sense too because Paul’s audience in the churches had the letters read to them. How many were themselves literate, or allowed to borrow the letter and take it home. Now I’m older I find hearing words as well as reading them myself helps get it into my brain. When I get 2 factor codes through on my phone, I say them out loud, or forget them! 2 routes into the brain.
I follow Keith on his YT channel and am a member of his Bible Life Community which i enjoy very much and is truly helping me in my study of the Bible. Because of that, it led me to you and your YT channel tonight to watch Keith's video with you. Afterwards, I looked over the rest of your videos and joined your YT channel and FB page. I'm looking forward to watching your videos and telling my friends about it.
That was a relief. I’m so tired of people telling me to memorize and I’ve got poor recall and I felt that I don’t have a memory at all. This is slower more in-depth much more fun and makes more sense. Thank you.
This just popped up in my feed today, and I’m so grateful it did. I have struggled to memorize scripture word for word for years ( I’m 65). But many verses I know where they are, at least by book, and can give a paraphrase. They are verses or passages I’ve studied over the years and become familiar with. This method makes so much sense to me! It fits my learning style and takes the pressure off that I feel because I struggle so with “normal” memorization methods. Definitely will be looking into Keith’s courses. It’s never too late!
Love this! Headed to check out Keith Ferri 's resources now (and to reach out for the link he offered your views 😊). I love the challenge to Internalize with our hearts, not just memorize with our minds, "knowing the Word, not just knowing the words". Scripture is "relational not just informational".😊
I didn't have to be told to memorize scripture. It came automatically after I got saved. I simply began writing psalms and proverbs on index cards. It has positively affected my life.
I love it when I find something that seems so natural, and as I always say I'm hopeless at quoting Bible verses all I have to do now is recognise where the passage or concept is found rather than having to search to find it. And the relational Bible study may be the way
This was very encouraging! I appreciate how the motive for memory is to internalize. I think that's what we all want, and there are different ways to do so. 😊
I also memorize scripture but these days I want to get deeper so I have this prompting to read each book twice or thrice now this video came praise God for his ways Thank you so much brother
Hi i just came across your channel iam saved for almost 30yrs i had tried and tried to memorize scripture and have been praying to God to help me to remember the scripture i cant to be honest i only know 5 scriptures but what i can tell u your method work didnt try it yet but i can say your method work i always just read the books of the bible so if any person who preach out the bible i can finish their sentences
I think Keith's approach "internalization" (LOVE that word!!!) is gonna be a game changer for me. I have been wanting to memorizing whole books, but it's just not working like I want. And he's right, I always forget later on. I so want to internalize the stories and not just memorize the words! Thank you so much! Totally gonna check out Keith's courses too!
Memorisation is the foundation of Islamic belief, so many know the words but few have any clue what they are saying or live it! I was raised Jehovahs Witnesse and they drum into you memorisation of scripture but again the majority miss the entire point and live lives contrary to the gospel. Much more important to take a verse and ensure you fully understand it, implement it and live it! Spot on and great to hear someone put it so well! 🙌🙌🙌
Ridiculous. Blows me away that someone would try to discourage another Christian from memorizing scripture. By the way here's how I know that you're wrong. One night carpooling to church with couple friends to another county, I asked them if they knew of any christian books or sermons showing a good method. Half an hour later a visiting preacher delivers a sermon on committing scripture to memory. 3 days later at my church, yet another visiting preacher delivered another sermon on memorizing scripture. It had not been preached for years in three church. When he gave the title of the sermon, everyone laughed because they knew it was the Lord giving the message in reality. And then there's you demonizing scripture memorization, and how dare you, comparing it to Islam. How about talk to the lord before you open your mouth especially when instructing others.
If you were raised jehovahs witness then you weren't saved then. They believe in another Jesus, not the Jesus of the bible. So you were a natural man, and the bible says a natural man receiveth not the things of God. So of course you wouldn't understand the scriptures.
I love Keith's heart for the word of God and the intention of why we write on our heart. Awesome I feel like I have met my people, believers that love God's word like I do. Thank you Josh!
I read through the Bible four times a year for six years. My first year I was amazed at the way I began to connect with the whole Bible. I have been ill and my sight is causing me problems. I miss reading that way
This was so encouraging! I’ve always had a problem with being told to memorize a verse everyday. We’re usually not encouraged to learn the context as much as to just memorize the words. Keith’s method feels right to my soul.
Word perfect, punctuation perfect? I don’t know that I could ever depart from memorizing this way. However, your guest is right on with the point about internalizing. Is the Word in our hearts and therefore visible through our lives, or is it stuck in our big religious heads? Bible Memory Goal has always featured guests that value heart knowledge-amen! I used to be an academic-I still am in some ways-but the Lord has shown me the importance of meditation and internalization. Blessings Josh, Reverend Darren McClelland ✝️🙏🙂
I’m glad you heard the overall message here. It’s not that Keith thinks that being word-perfect is bad or wrong, it’s simply that this isn’t the ultimate goal of memorization.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" - Proverbs 1:7 heart version "Sanctify them by thy word, thy word is truth" -The Gospel of John 17:17 heart version. "My people perish for a lack of knowledge" -Hosea 4:6 heart version
I am 21 years old and have been a Christian all my life. I decided to read books of the nee testament but I get frustrated when a book I took so much time to study becomes strange after a short while. This year I decided to memorize portions of the bible and this view has really given me momentum for this new challenge. Thanks so much.
I definitely liked Keith's emphasis on "being soaked by the Word" and ensuring that is the focus over pure memorization with the goal being that its there to transform our lives (Rom 12:2). Sometimes I'll have a verse "memorized" but it actually isn't perfect word-by-word but what I call my own personal paraphrased version which I've come to learn is still immensely valuable. When I debate whether I should make it a premium to make it perfect, I remember how even different translations are varied but I certainly care to ensure I don't miss key elements, so its a gradual path toward completion.
Thank you so much for your teaching I am dyslexic. And have struggled my entire life. I'm now 71 and the Lord drew me. You gave me understanding. I'm to draw near to him. Hi, now read his word out loud all the time. It is a depth of fellowship i've never had before. High hunger for your instruction. That my fellowship with God would be complete. He drew me to where I am. And Presented your teaching To me On this day to encourage me. He knows me and what I need. Thank you for your obedience encouragement
This completely changed the way I look at things. I had been wondering why I'd been feeling... I don't know- unfulfilled?- in my Bible studies. The straightforward way it was explained as a relationship woke me up from a very critical mindset. I was slipping back into old legalistic habits without even knowing it; thank you! I'll probably come back to this video a few times in-order to really let the message sink home, but the core of "internalization", "memorization as a tool", and "watch the movie before studying it", have really rocked the way I was looking at things. I had been wondering why it felt like I knew so much and so little at the same time, and this is why. I've been knowing of God, but failing to take the time to KNOW Him. I've been missing the point of studying Scripture. This video took what the Holy Spirit had been trying to tell me and brought it all together. He used it to teach me something I thought I knew.
As a teacher, I am amazed that we aren't taught this. Kids get bored becasue they have no hook to hang a fact on t. A brain science fact I learned is that the brain 9 in all people , all ages , all of history , wants ONE thing. What could that possibly be for everyone. It is MEANING . and people all need purpose and significance. without those mental health isnt whole. see eph 2:10 for all in one place and note the good works are prepared beforehand- so our interests are important for our destiny. iOne teen was suspended and I asked him how he would change school . "I wish I could learn one thing a day that I am interested in.! Anyway, I never thought of any of this , and this changes how I am going to spend my Bible time today , and your way will change my life. I struggle with depression, and need to remember the scriptures to get out of it. But they dont saturate me , so they are ineffective for such a soul soaked problem I believe this way will also comfort me, because I dont know when the Holy Spirit comforts me the other way. no experience of it much. Thank you .
A lot of work went into memorizing nkjv, but now I like esv. I no longer think that matters I’ll just pick up where I left off with esv. I’m gonna start with Philippians. I memorized John 1-2. Gonna pick up where I left off after Phil. Thanks!
I will definitely start to do this . I battle to study dont really know where to start, but this way, I believe it is going to be the start of my getting deeper into the Bible. Thank you. ❤
This might just be the most IMPORTANT, HELPFUL and PRACTICAL video I've seen in a long time. This approach in USING and ENJOYING the bible should be FUNDAMENTAL for all believers, especially those who are new in the faith, they MUST SEE THIS VIDEO FIRST. 👏👏👏
I’m 82 years old and I know exactly what you mean and totally agree with you. When memory of words start failing I believe its to say what you know and know what you say not just how you say them..that can be confusing sometimes especially at my age when you start forgetting some things.
I enjoy memorizing God's word, for several reasons; His word is like a faraday cage for my mind. Many scriptures point to this. David said, "Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee". And I also have learned, that Holy Spirit shows you hidden things from verses that you memorized that you may have missed or didn't discern before. Also memorization is good for the brain. I read research that shows the potential for warding of alzheimers.
Outstanding podcast. Motivating to hear someone dedicated to reading God’s word so much. TIME. Time with God and a dedicated, focused effort to spend immense TIME in His word. Great example of what it takes to know Him. We know our spouses because we live with them day in and day out. We need to be word in and word out daily!
Thank you so much ! A few weeks ago, God put it on my heart to get His word in my bone marrow,at least that's how I look at it. I'm really interested in this study method .
We had an older preacher who came to our church years ago for revival. I was amazed that he could quote whole chapters during his preaching. He said the same thing you do that he didn't just memorize, he read and read until the chapter or book became part of him. The thing I remember vividly was what a difference his preaching was, he preached and the verses just flowed from him like singing, I still remember alot of the messages. You could tell it wasn't just memorized verses, but they seemed alive, I believe it's exactly as you say, you can't possibly read the living book and not have a relational life with Christ, what a difference our Christian lives would be if we applied your approach to not just knowing the Bible, but knowing the One, who gave us this magnificent book, great video, thanks for sharing!
it's November 28, 2024 and I just knew God had something to tell me about the getting the Word in but I didn't really know what it was. Then I stumbled on your channel and then this video on internalizing the word. I can't wait to see how God will transform my life by doing this. Thank you brothers in Christ for helping me out. God bless you.
Thank you to you both‼️ And as I grow closer to God he leads me to podcasts that, like this one have been like stepping stones to where Our Father is leading me.
Thank you very much for this interview, Josh! I had started memorizing Ephesians 6:10-20, and im doing ok wirh it, but i think i should do when he said and start memorizing the whole book. I anticipate that it will stick easier and I'll enjoy the whole book internalizing more too. Thanks so much Keith! I can't wait to start! ❤❤
I got so caught up in the amazing words of encouragement that I almost didn’t leave mine. I will be looking more deeply into this. Not just for my Bible students, but also for the enrichment of my relationship with Him. Thank you for this. I also give the Holy Spirit thanks for leading me to this podcast and specifically telling me to listen to it. He is worthy to be praised!
Much wisdom in what you say. When saved I actually did this after reading through the NT once. Over the years I’ve developed a bad habit of making reading through the Bible the only goal. Thank you for this because it “revitalized” me. God bless.
This was amazing-thank you! I have been memorizing scripture seriously for about five years, but it is very timely that I ‘stumbled upon’ this today. (No ‘accidents’ with God.) I am planning to use what I have learned today and I am trusting God to help me really internalize His Word in a much deeper, more relational way. God bless you for what you are teaching here😊👍🙏.
Thank you so much Mr. Ferrin!!! Fifty years ago, using the old method of memorizing, I memorized the book of 1 Peter and it took me 45 minutes to recite it. That memory was gone after about a month of not reciting it. I never again attempted to memorize a book believing that it was a waste of time. But your idea of internalizing scripture instead of just rote memory is a process that I have never heard about until now. I can't wait to start working on Ephesians. Thanks again.
Great interview and insite on not only how to approach not only memorizing(internalization), but also how the Bible is apart of our relationship with God. ❤❤
Thank you. I am very thankful that I came across this video. I am so excited this has helped me very much. This is exactly what I needed. God knew that I needed this. Praise God for His grace and love.
@@4zandtheworld Ha! I wish I was that smart. I just misread the "2" and thought you said chapter "3". Funny how they both fit, though :) "Do your best to present yourselves to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, and who correctly handles the Word of truth."
Oh Pastor back again. I wanted to share this with you too day, two of reading the book of Philippians out loud to myself after a morning bike ride. what I recalled this morning when getting to Philippians 4:8 I recalled that to myself say Selah You’ve been including in this verse in your prayers a lot in the last week or two. I suppose that’s another indication of internalizing the scripture when it comes up during a prayer need when you’re going into intercession or supplications. Whatever God has put your heart by the Holy Spirit. Again, Pastor, thanks so much for your encouragement
At least 40 years a believer and have used songs etc. to memorize but still struggle to recall chapter/verse references etc. and even more so as I age. Internalizing makes so much sense & aligns with my experience! Switching fully TODAY! Thank God for you both! Answer to prayer!
Great point about “internalization” vs. “memorization…” also the relational aspect of not having a particular “application point” not Meaning you failed at your Bible study for that day, but maybe “God just wanted to hang out with us…” was fire 🔥thank you all 🙏🏻
Loved this! I have loved the scriptures since childhood, and memorized so much without ever trying to...This interview showed me how this happened, and how to continue learning.
I am so energized after listening to this podcast with Keith. My wife, our w6 year old son, and I are going to instill this way of internalizing and truly developing a relationship with Christ. I've tried memorizing verses of the Bible by writing it on my arm daily, but I've never thought of it as a movie: from General to Specifics. God Bless
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and ways of internalization of the Bible. To me, your appraoch is the best way to both understanding Scripture and memorizing it. The final goal is to understand correctly and apply what God teaches us into our daily lives. It's truly the way that we can meditate God's Word. It encourage me to try as I've been learning to memorize verses here and there for sometimes. May God bless you both abundantly in encouraging others to learn God's Word.
I absolutely love this teaching on internalizing God’s good Word with a relationship with Jesus. I know God led me to this interview. I’m thinking that reading some of books of the Bible like this, over and over to children would change their whole understanding of having a relationship with God instead of just knowing about God. It would, no doubt, increase their faith and not have to struggle with questions and frustrations their whole life. Thank you so much!
Your video just showed up in my feed. With there being so many false/misleading videos on here, I was figuring this was just going to add to that list. I appreciate yall taking the time to record this interview. Aside from my daily Bible, i also have a Chronological Bible. I've been reading the NT from the beginning, which is kinda sorta like reading a novel. It's quite relaxing and not so much of a "study time." It helps me because while I enjoy studying, i have difficullties staying focused, retaining what I've read and having to go back and reread what i read 10 seconds ago. I'll be trying the things mentioned in the video. Thanks again. Have a great day!
Thank you so much for helping me to understand the difference between internalizing THE WORD verses memorizing scripture. I am excited to internalize Philippians this summer!
How exciting to be led by the Lord to find this interview! Years ago Keith demonstrated a monologue of the story of a blind man being healed and it was astonishing! Now I'm being prompted again to start "internalizing" the Word in deeper ways. I'm excited and grateful for what is ahead.
This conversation really resonates with me. I feel the need to ‘memorize’ God’s word, but I also believe it’s crucial to grasp the overall story of each book and the Bible as a whole. So, I’ve been trying to read the entire Bible before focusing on memorization. I’m really into the idea of internalizing the Word. Just like the previous generations, who showed great Bible literacy, through lifelong reading, I want to do the same. Thanks for sharing such thought-provoking content!
Excellent advice. I've been trying to memorize. I've read the entire Bible since Jan 2024, but I really want to absorb the word, so I'm gonna try this. Excited to start. Thank you & bless you.
This was incredibly encouraging! I want to study Ephesians. Now, I know how. I will eventually move on to other books in the Bible as well. Thank you so much for your insight into this!
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The *purpose* of going the Bible is to Spend time with God, and be with Him i.e. *relational*
That was my favorite part, and what caused me to prioritize the time to listen to this entire interview.
Good work in The Lord brothers.
(thank u for not hiding this under a bushel)'
Keith ferrin
What I've done is copy and restructure the verse in OneNote with bold and highlights. The 2nd thing I will start doing is to create a mind storyboard of the keywords. I agree with the internalize part as I remember best what I use what I share.
@238act What does this have to do with my interview with Keith?
@238actrandom!
‘ To know the Word not just the words’ - how profound
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Amen!
I've been a Christian for 60 years and I don't recall ever hearing a sermon on the value of making a habit of internalizing or memorizing scripture. Now I'm feeling led to internalize scripture and I admit that I'm feeling terrified. Here I am learning and hearing wonderful YT videos gathering information and becoming more comfortable with starting to look at the Bible and God's word from a new perspective. Praying about NIV or NLT and starting with reading Philippians for 30 days. Thank you for this podcast. Love and blessings to all ❤✝
You’ve got this! One small step at a time.
Search John Piper - he recites scripture as sermon
I put Scripture to music 🎶 and enjoy singing with Holy Spirit ❤.
Over the years, the songs have bubbled up in my Spirit right when they are needed. Sometimes the same Scripture will play over and over in my heart ❤️ and joy fills my soul!
I'm at the same point and I feel the same. I was wondering if this feeling is normal in this circumstance, and then I found your comment.
How are you feeling today after 4 months? Has this initial (terrifying) feeling changed?
@thehylers1021 I found out that John MacArthur chose a book of the Bible, and read through the same book everyday for 30days. setting the limit at 7chapters when reading through the longer books. writing down themes, observations & questions as he read. I started following that advice the same day I heard it. Starting with a short book such as James, and at times even reading through James multiple times in the same day if I had enough time. It has slowly renewed my mind, and the people in my life have noticed a change for the better. I find it much easier to take my thoughts captive, and set my mind on the things above. It has been so helpful! And has been worth every bit of time & effort! Last week, a co worker of mine who had been at my job for a month approached me, and opened up to me. He told me that I was different from everyone else there, that I was trustworthy. His situation is desperate, and He had no one whom He could confide in. I immediately made it clear that by reading the Bible daily, God used that to teach, correct, and warn me. I wasn't anyone virtuous on my own, It was ALL the Lord's work in my life. I shared as many truths about God's character as I could with him, Prayed with him, and invited him to church, and gave him my number. The following day, I gave him an NLT NT with practical helps written all throughout. He expressed hope, and an eagerness to learn who God really is. He looked forward to meeting my friends at church who used scripture to help me through a rough break up & an 8yr addiction to weed. Please pray for him. He's a 32y/o single father struggling with alcohol. The Lord deserves all the Glory!
June 2024. This the first time I’m hearing this. It makes total sense to me. I taught French (my birth language) and Spanish for thirty years. After 5 years of teaching, I put the books away and taught the students like I did my own daughters…. And it worked so much better. I see a lot of common thinking in this video. The relationship. The normalcy. I talked down a school board who wanted to spend $32,000 of your money on new books, written by Americans who have no idea how a language is acquired. . I told them not to. Instead buy real children books from France and Central America.
I’m sharing this idea left and right. I’m in a house church. I will be reading and sharing this link.
So, I started with the book of John. I know. I’m an overachiever. Always have been. A widow, I sit alone in the evening and read aloud. First time through, and I’m seeing things I’d never noticed before. I’m the bread of life: communion, etc. I’m averaging 4 to 5 chapters a night. Then I go to bed. His words stay with me through the night.
I am an insomniac and I’m too often awake between 1 and 4am. Jesus’ words come back to me then and I go back to sleep.
What a wonderful savior we serve!
So glad you enjoyed the interview! Thanks for the comment.
I love this comment. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Those sound like great habits, Sister.
Thank you so much for sharing your insights. I'm so looking forward to "taking a different tac."
The way you related learning a language and shifting from textbook/informational to a more natural/relational style is a perfect analogy/application to this conversation. I'M SO GLAD I'm a part of the family of God. Iron sharpens iron sister!❤
This is refreshing… you are talking about not only knowing the book but building a strong relationship with the Author who inspired the book
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I'm now excited to read the Bible. I've been struggling with having a personal relationship with the Lord because I've been taught to just sit quietly with him but my mind is always all over the place. I now see that that's just one aspect of spending time with Him. Thank you.
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I'm ADHD; I know about 'all over the place.' I now find that little short '3 second prayers' throughout the day really work wonders. If scripture or spiritual thought comes to mind during the day, I say, "Thank you Jesus, show me more." I read the Bible in super small chunks now, and as I walk away I try to think of all the sermons, etc. related scriptures, etc, and prayers I can pray off that scripture. Sitting quietly definitely has its place though.
@@Lisa-ql5wr whenever I'm all over the place, I just got out I just go all over the place. Usually when I wear myself out, I sit down I don't know what to say so I reach for the truth. Just simply start talking. He knows I'm out of control. You sit near patiently wait for you to say Lord I'm out of control. No matter what I do, I can't seem to sit still. Lord I simply know I need your help. Then the holy spirit moves.
I'm so excited to read the Bible stories as stories instead of verses!
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I bought a Bible without chapters or verses. That made it a lot easier to see it as a whole. That's being said, when I found something I wanted to keep track of, I pulled out my Bible in my phone to search the phrase and then marked my observation in my paper Bible. Stick to it. It comes faster as time goes on.
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Don’t read just to remember; read to realize.
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Amen! Revelation revealed by the Holy Spirit. Thank you Heavenly Father for your Son Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit and this Ministry ✝️
I've been a Christian for about 25 years. Lately, I've had this urge to understand God more. I've felt disappointed in myself for not knowing more. I'm thankful for the insight in this video. I think I've been seeking internalizing scripture but didn't know that's what it was until this video.
I can't wait to read the Bible and spend meaningful time with God. Thank you ❤!
Wonderful!
I have started to memorize chapters of the Scripture about five years ago. I have discovered this brings a real benefit in doing so. Thank you for all the counsels that are presented in this interview. I agree totally that this topic is not addressed in churches. But praise the Lord for your podcast !
Just “Hang out with Jesus!”--it doesn’t get any better than that.
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Amen! Jesus is a good guy to hang out with! ;)
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Amen!
I was fortunate to see Keith in person presenting Phillipians, I want to say it was, at our church maybe 20 years ago. I remember being impressed with the sheer content he had memorized, certainly. The way he presented it as a whole letter, and delivered the letter personally to us--that was the real impact. I saw then, maybe for the first time, that Scripture wasn't just something to simply know or quote, but it was meant to be a deep part of our minds and our lives, truly transformative power.
Very well said, Tom. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this experience 🙏 ❤😊
Hey brother! What church was it? I'm so encouraged to hear this!
This is so so very good! Many people teach on memorizing with grocery lists and
mnemonic devices but not understanding or contextual meaning.
Like a child learning multiplication tables without understanding
that 4 x 5 ….., means (5+5+5+5= 20)
All very random and thoughtless!!!
I am very excited to learn of your approach!!!👏🏻
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From Germany, I like every point of view. Reading out loud is, what we practice in our church. So often, I can tell you, who is the writer of those words, Peter, Paul, King David...and remember, oh it's right in the middle of this page, somewhere in John 14, vers 26, when Jesus told, promised his desicples, my Father will send the comforter, the Holy Spirit to you in my name and teach you everything, reminds you of everything, I've told and spoken to you! That is why, every serious christian needs an intimate, loving relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Father just wants to enjoy our presence, having very deep and dear fellowship. That is very encouraging. Read also the verses 22-25! So so comforting in our times of troubles! Amen
Amen!
28:19-- "Memorize the story first, then use the words on the page to tell, the story.."
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When Bruce said that to me it changed everything!
YES! THIS!
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I learned a lot from this method! I have been feeling that my focus on memorization is not quite where it should be but didn’t know how to describe it. I love the thought of internalization as the first goal. Thank you for bringing me back around to the priority.
Glad it was helpful!
I’m a pastor and I wish I learned this in seminary. I was very blessed by this and it’s inspired to relearn a different approach to the Bible. Thank you for this content.
Thanks so much for the encouraging comment!
This makes sense to me! I never learned how to study because school was easy. Scripture in this manner is so much more natural than forced memorization.
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Yes, the same for me until I hit my ceiling at University, and so I’d never learned how to study and work at it. Very hard. Now when I find something interesting I tend to deep dive and obsess rather than do sensible research. Anyway, I shall try this, it seems so natural and sensible.
And I like the idea of reading it aloud, or hearing it read. This makes sense too because Paul’s audience in the churches had the letters read to them. How many were themselves literate, or allowed to borrow the letter and take it home. Now I’m older I find hearing words as well as reading them myself helps get it into my brain. When I get 2 factor codes through on my phone, I say them out loud, or forget them! 2 routes into the brain.
I follow Keith on his YT channel and am a member of his Bible Life Community which i enjoy very much and is truly helping me in my study of the Bible. Because of that, it led me to you and your YT channel tonight to watch Keith's video with you. Afterwards, I looked over the rest of your videos and joined your YT channel and FB page. I'm looking forward to watching your videos and telling my friends about it.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy what you find.
That was a relief. I’m so tired of people telling me to memorize and I’ve got poor recall and I felt that I don’t have a memory at all. This is slower more in-depth much more fun and makes more sense. Thank you.
This just popped up in my feed today, and I’m so grateful it did. I have struggled to memorize scripture word for word for years ( I’m 65). But many verses I know where they are, at least by book, and can give a paraphrase. They are verses or passages I’ve studied over the years and become familiar with. This method makes so much sense to me! It fits my learning style and takes the pressure off that I feel because I struggle so with “normal” memorization methods. Definitely will be looking into Keith’s courses. It’s never too late!
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Love this! Headed to check out Keith Ferri 's resources now (and to reach out for the link he offered your views 😊). I love the challenge to Internalize with our hearts, not just memorize with our minds, "knowing the Word, not just knowing the words". Scripture is "relational not just informational".😊
So glad it was encouraging to you, Jennifer!
I didn't have to be told to memorize scripture. It came automatically after I got saved. I simply began writing psalms and proverbs on index cards. It has positively affected my life.
That's great to hear. It's not always automatic for everybody.
I love it when I find something that seems so natural, and as I always say I'm hopeless at quoting Bible verses all I have to do now is recognise where the passage or concept is found rather than having to search to find it. And the relational Bible study may be the way
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This was very encouraging! I appreciate how the motive for memory is to internalize. I think that's what we all want, and there are different ways to do so. 😊
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I’m 71 yrs old, I wish I had known this way of reading the Bible a long time ago. I’m starting tomorrow! This is so good, thank you Mr Ferrin.
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I also memorize scripture but these days I want to get deeper so I have this prompting to read each book twice or thrice now this video came praise God for his ways
Thank you so much brother
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Hi i just came across your channel iam saved for almost 30yrs i had tried and tried to memorize scripture and have been praying to God to help me to remember the scripture i cant to be honest i only know 5 scriptures but what i can tell u your method work didnt try it yet but i can say your method work i always just read the books of the bible so if any person who preach out the bible i can finish their sentences
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I think Keith's approach "internalization" (LOVE that word!!!) is gonna be a game changer for me.
I have been wanting to memorizing whole books, but it's just not working like I want. And he's right, I always forget later on.
I so want to internalize the stories and not just memorize the words!
Thank you so much!
Totally gonna check out Keith's courses too!
Awesome! So glad it was helpful.
The word of God is a powerful sword when we encounter the forces of evil .Hebrews 4 verse 11.
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Amen 🙏
It’s Hebrews4:12 madam
Memorisation is the foundation of Islamic belief, so many know the words but few have any clue what they are saying or live it! I was raised Jehovahs Witnesse and they drum into you memorisation of scripture but again the majority miss the entire point and live lives contrary to the gospel. Much more important to take a verse and ensure you fully understand it, implement it and live it! Spot on and great to hear someone put it so well! 🙌🙌🙌
Agreed
Ridiculous. Blows me away that someone would try to discourage another Christian from memorizing scripture. By the way here's how I know that you're wrong. One night carpooling to church with couple friends to another county, I asked them if they knew of any christian books or sermons showing a good method. Half an hour later a visiting preacher delivers a sermon on committing scripture to memory. 3 days later at my church, yet another visiting preacher delivered another sermon on memorizing scripture. It had not been preached for years in three church. When he gave the title of the sermon, everyone laughed because they knew it was the Lord giving the message in reality. And then there's you demonizing scripture memorization, and how dare you, comparing it to Islam. How about talk to the lord before you open your mouth especially when instructing others.
If you were raised jehovahs witness then you weren't saved then. They believe in another Jesus, not the Jesus of the bible. So you were a natural man, and the bible says a natural man receiveth not the things of God. So of course you wouldn't understand the scriptures.
No it's not. I looked it up and no it's not. They mention everything but that.
Internalizing isn't hiding scripture in your heart.
Truly encouraging. Memorising is an element in internalising….wow that was powerful. God bless you both.
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I love Keith's heart for the word of God and the intention of why we write on our heart. Awesome I feel like I have met my people, believers that love God's word like I do. Thank you Josh!
My pleasure, Sharon!
I read through the Bible four times a year for six years. My first year I was amazed at the way I began to connect with the whole Bible.
I have been ill and my sight is causing me problems. I miss reading that way
Have you considered listening to it now?
I pray that Father would restore your eyes❤
May the Lord have mercy and heal your eyes, in Jesus mighty name, Amen. Receive your healing, praise God.
This was so encouraging! I’ve always had a problem with being told to memorize a verse everyday. We’re usually not encouraged to learn the context as much as to just memorize the words. Keith’s method feels right to my soul.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Word perfect, punctuation perfect? I don’t know that I could ever depart from memorizing this way. However, your guest is right on with the point about internalizing. Is the Word in our hearts and therefore visible through our lives, or is it stuck in our big religious heads? Bible Memory Goal has always featured guests that value heart knowledge-amen! I used to be an academic-I still am in some ways-but the Lord has shown me the importance of meditation and internalization. Blessings Josh, Reverend Darren McClelland ✝️🙏🙂
I’m glad you heard the overall message here. It’s not that Keith thinks that being word-perfect is bad or wrong, it’s simply that this isn’t the ultimate goal of memorization.
Amen. Getting the "words" right is wonderful...as long as the primary focus is on knowing the WORD first! Thanks Darren!
Thank you Keith I have just started my journey of Bible memory. Iam from Australia 🇦🇺 Bless you and your work Graham
That's wonderful, Graham!
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" - Proverbs 1:7 heart version
"Sanctify them by thy word, thy word is truth" -The Gospel of John 17:17 heart version.
"My people perish for a lack of knowledge" -Hosea 4:6 heart version
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I am 21 years old and have been a Christian all my life. I decided to read books of the nee testament but I get frustrated when a book I took so much time to study becomes strange after a short while. This year I decided to memorize portions of the bible and this view has really given me momentum for this new challenge. Thanks so much.
Awesome! 👏
I definitely liked Keith's emphasis on "being soaked by the Word" and ensuring that is the focus over pure memorization with the goal being that its there to transform our lives (Rom 12:2). Sometimes I'll have a verse "memorized" but it actually isn't perfect word-by-word but what I call my own personal paraphrased version which I've come to learn is still immensely valuable. When I debate whether I should make it a premium to make it perfect, I remember how even different translations are varied but I certainly care to ensure I don't miss key elements, so its a gradual path toward completion.
Exactly. Some times "word perfect" isn't the ultimate goal.
Thank you so much for your teaching I am dyslexic.
And have struggled my entire life. I'm now 71 and the Lord drew me. You gave me understanding. I'm to draw near to him. Hi, now read his word out loud all the time. It is a depth of fellowship i've never had before. High hunger for your instruction.
That my fellowship with God would be complete. He drew me to where I am.
And Presented your teaching
To me On this day to encourage me. He knows me and what I need. Thank you for your obedience encouragement
Wonderful!
This completely changed the way I look at things. I had been wondering why I'd been feeling... I don't know- unfulfilled?- in my Bible studies.
The straightforward way it was explained as a relationship woke me up from a very critical mindset. I was slipping back into old legalistic habits without even knowing it; thank you!
I'll probably come back to this video a few times in-order to really let the message sink home, but the core of "internalization", "memorization as a tool", and "watch the movie before studying it", have really rocked the way I was looking at things. I had been wondering why it felt like I knew so much and so little at the same time, and this is why. I've been knowing of God, but failing to take the time to KNOW Him. I've been missing the point of studying Scripture.
This video took what the Holy Spirit had been trying to tell me and brought it all together. He used it to teach me something I thought I knew.
That's encouraging to hear. I hope that you're able to rekindle that passion for studying God's Word!
Wow! Such a blessing to read your comment. Praise God!
As a teacher, I am amazed that we aren't taught this. Kids get bored becasue they have no hook to hang a fact on t. A brain science fact I learned is that the brain 9 in all people , all ages , all of history , wants ONE thing. What could that possibly be for everyone. It is MEANING . and people all need purpose and significance. without those mental health isnt whole. see eph 2:10 for all in one place and note the good works are prepared beforehand- so our interests are important for our destiny. iOne teen was suspended and I asked him how he would change school . "I wish I could learn one thing a day that I am interested in.! Anyway, I never thought of any of this , and this changes how I am going to spend my Bible time today , and your way will change my life. I struggle with depression, and need to remember the scriptures to get out of it. But they dont saturate me , so they are ineffective for such a soul soaked problem I believe this way will also comfort me, because I dont know when the Holy Spirit comforts me the other way. no experience of it much. Thank you .
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He spoke my language when he described it as INTERNALIZATION. MY HEART CONNECTED. THANK YOU❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have been preaching for 15 years plus. And the information in here is GOLD. can’t wait to apply these
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Thank you Josh for this wonderful interview. 👍
My pleasure, Clement 👍🏻
Context wow moments. Absolutely. “Be still and know that I am God” being another case in point
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Bible internalization is key to life transformation! ❤
Amen!
A lot of work went into memorizing nkjv, but now I like esv. I no longer think that matters I’ll just pick up where I left off with esv. I’m gonna start with Philippians. I memorized John 1-2. Gonna pick up where I left off after Phil. Thanks!
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GREAT interview Josh! This was very encouraging to me.
Thanks, Scott!
I will definitely start to do this . I battle to study dont really know where to start, but this way, I believe it is going to be the start of my getting deeper into the Bible. Thank you. ❤
You can do it!
This might just be the most IMPORTANT, HELPFUL and PRACTICAL video I've seen in a long time. This approach in USING and ENJOYING the bible should be FUNDAMENTAL for all believers, especially those who are new in the faith, they MUST SEE THIS VIDEO FIRST. 👏👏👏
Glad it was helpful!
This is exactly what is in my mind for the last few days!! ❤❤❤❤
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Mine too. Always kicking myself for not learning
I’m 82 years old and I know exactly what you mean and totally agree with you. When memory of words start failing I believe its to say what you know and know what you say not just how you say them..that can be confusing sometimes especially at my age when you start forgetting some things.
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I enjoy memorizing God's word, for several reasons; His word is like a faraday cage for my mind. Many scriptures point to this. David said, "Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee". And I also have learned, that Holy Spirit shows you hidden things from verses that you memorized that you may have missed or didn't discern before. Also memorization is good for the brain. I read research that shows the potential for warding of alzheimers.
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Great, great,great!!!
I watched it 3 times
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Game changed
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Glad you enjoy it!
This takes so much pressure off and makes so much sense biologically and spiritually!🙌
Awesome!
Outstanding podcast. Motivating to hear someone dedicated to reading God’s word so much. TIME. Time with God and a dedicated, focused effort to spend immense TIME in His word. Great example of what it takes to know Him. We know our spouses because we live with them day in and day out. We need to be word in and word out daily!
Amen!
Thank you so much ! A few weeks ago, God put it on my heart to get His word in my bone marrow,at least that's how I look at it. I'm really interested in this study method .
That's encouraging to hear, Eric!
We had an older preacher who came to our church years ago for revival. I was amazed that he could quote whole chapters during his preaching. He said the same thing you do that he didn't just memorize, he read and read until the chapter or book became part of him. The thing I remember vividly was what a difference his preaching was, he preached and the verses just flowed from him like singing, I still remember alot of the messages. You could tell it wasn't just memorized verses, but they seemed alive, I believe it's exactly as you say, you can't possibly read the living book and not have a relational life with Christ, what a difference our Christian lives would be if we applied your approach to not just knowing the Bible, but knowing the One, who gave us this magnificent book, great video, thanks for sharing!
Great story, George 👍🏻
I love this point: "Internalize" instead of "Memorize".
Exactly.
it's November 28, 2024 and I just knew God had something to tell me about the getting the Word in but I didn't really know what it was. Then I stumbled on your channel and then this video on internalizing the word. I can't wait to see how God will transform my life by doing this. Thank you brothers in Christ for helping me out. God bless you.
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Thank you to you both‼️ And as I grow closer to God he leads me to podcasts that, like this one have been like stepping stones to where Our Father is leading me.
I love it! Thanks for watching and sharing.
Thank you very much for this interview, Josh! I had started memorizing Ephesians 6:10-20, and im doing ok wirh it, but i think i should do when he said and start memorizing the whole book. I anticipate that it will stick easier and I'll enjoy the whole book internalizing more too. Thanks so much Keith! I can't wait to start! ❤❤
That's awesome to hear, Lori!
I got so caught up in the amazing words of encouragement that I almost didn’t leave mine. I will be looking more deeply into this. Not just for my Bible students, but also for the enrichment of my relationship with Him. Thank you for this. I also give the Holy Spirit thanks for leading me to this podcast and specifically telling me to listen to it. He is worthy to be praised!
Wonderful! God bless :)
Wonderful and insightful stuff! Has inspired me to consider how I might incorporate internalising God's Word in the Bible Study group I lead.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it, Simon.
Thank God for this teaching. I am really struggling with memorization of the word, having listened to you. It awakens a fresh desire for the word.
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Much wisdom in what you say. When saved I actually did this after reading through the NT once. Over the years I’ve developed a bad habit of making reading through the Bible the only goal. Thank you for this because it “revitalized” me. God bless.
Blessings to you as well.
This was extremely good. His method for relational reading and memory is outstanding. I definitely will be using it.
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Most encouraging video on biblestudy and memorization I’ve ever seen!🙏🏽 Thanks to the both of you!
Wow, thank you!
This was amazing-thank you! I have been memorizing scripture seriously for about five years, but it is very timely that I ‘stumbled upon’ this today. (No ‘accidents’ with God.) I am planning to use what I have learned today and I am trusting God to help me really internalize His Word in a much deeper, more relational way. God bless you for what you are teaching here😊👍🙏.
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Thank you so much Mr. Ferrin!!! Fifty years ago, using the old method of memorizing, I memorized the book of 1 Peter and it took me 45 minutes to recite it. That memory was gone after about a month of not reciting it. I never again attempted to memorize a book believing that it was a waste of time. But your idea of internalizing scripture instead of just rote memory is a process that I have never heard about until now. I can't wait to start working on Ephesians. Thanks again.
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Thank you very much. This talk is inspiring, motivating. Hope for me, in my old age to internalise and memorise. Be blessed, both of you.
You can do it!
This is the most helpful method I have heard for studying the Word. Internalizing the Word is my ultimate goal. Thank you for this!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing this content. I can relate more to this guy than anyone else I’ve watched on your channel.
That’s great to hear!
Keith is sure a treasure to glean from.
Thanks Josh,for bringing this great soul to the show.
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Very encouraging. A way ahead that makes sense….spiritually!
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This was really helpful. Memorizing Scripture has been a lifelong journey of mine, and I am excited to get started.
Great 😊
WOW. THIS WAS SO AMAZING LISTENING TO KEITH. GOING TO FOLLOW WHAT HE HAS SHARED. THANK YOU AND STAY AWESOMELY BLESSED IN JESUS.
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I'm so glad you were blessed!
Great interview and insite on not only how to approach not only memorizing(internalization), but also how the Bible is apart of our relationship with God. ❤❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you. I am very thankful that I came across this video. I am so excited this has helped me very much. This is exactly what I needed. God knew that I needed this. Praise God for His grace and love.
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect lesson for me on Romans chapter 8 on the Spirit of God living inside me as the Christ. ❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
Yes!!! Oh man i love this interview! So important! Its the only way we can 2 Timothy 2:15. Know His word!
“And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus”
@@BibleMemoryGoal hahahah i see what u did there. Yes! 2 Timothy 3:15 too!! Made me move one memory palace over. Nice
@@4zandtheworld Ha! I wish I was that smart. I just misread the "2" and thought you said chapter "3". Funny how they both fit, though :)
"Do your best to present yourselves to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, and who correctly handles the Word of truth."
@@BibleMemoryGoal dude! Oh man that is funny! Either way yes, goes together so great job!
Oh Pastor back again. I wanted to share this with you too day, two of reading the book of Philippians out loud to myself after a morning bike ride. what I recalled this morning when getting to Philippians 4:8 I recalled that to myself say Selah You’ve been including in this verse in your prayers a lot in the last week or two. I suppose that’s another indication of internalizing the scripture when it comes up during a prayer need when you’re going into intercession or supplications. Whatever God has put your heart by the Holy Spirit. Again, Pastor, thanks so much for your encouragement
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At least 40 years a believer and have used songs etc. to memorize but still struggle to recall chapter/verse references etc. and even more so as I age. Internalizing makes so much sense & aligns with my experience! Switching fully TODAY! Thank God for you both! Answer to prayer!
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Great point about “internalization” vs. “memorization…” also the relational aspect of not having a particular “application point” not Meaning you failed at your Bible study for that day, but maybe “God just wanted to hang out with us…” was fire 🔥thank you all 🙏🏻
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Loved this! I have loved the scriptures since childhood, and memorized so much without ever trying to...This interview showed me how this happened, and how to continue learning.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am so energized after listening to this podcast with Keith. My wife, our w6 year old son, and I are going to instill this way of internalizing and truly developing a relationship with Christ. I've tried memorizing verses of the Bible by writing it on my arm daily, but I've never thought of it as a movie: from General to Specifics. God Bless
Glad it was so useful 🙏
Thank you Keith 💝
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Amen! Soooo "spot on"/"bull's eye"! 🎯 And I so love the many-faceted DESCRIPTION/s of how/why this way works! Thank you for sharing this!
You are so welcome
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and ways of internalization of the Bible. To me, your appraoch is the best way to both understanding Scripture and memorizing it. The final goal is to understand correctly and apply what God teaches us into our daily lives. It's truly the way that we can meditate God's Word. It encourage me to try as I've been learning to memorize verses here and there for sometimes. May God bless you both abundantly in encouraging others to learn God's Word.
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Thank you Kieth. I try your method starting with Philippines. I have a tough time memorizing verses.
You can do it!
I absolutely love this teaching on internalizing God’s good Word with a relationship with Jesus. I know God led me to this interview. I’m thinking that reading some of books of the Bible like this, over and over to children would change their whole understanding of having a relationship with God instead of just knowing about God. It would, no doubt, increase their faith and not have to struggle with questions and frustrations their whole life. Thank you so much!
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Your video just showed up in my feed. With there being so many false/misleading videos on here, I was figuring this was just going to add to that list. I appreciate yall taking the time to record this interview. Aside from my daily Bible, i also have a Chronological Bible. I've been reading the NT from the beginning, which is kinda sorta like reading a novel. It's quite relaxing and not so much of a "study time." It helps me because while I enjoy studying, i have difficullties staying focused, retaining what I've read and having to go back and reread what i read 10 seconds ago. I'll be trying the things mentioned in the video. Thanks again. Have a great day!
You too! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much for helping me to understand the difference between internalizing THE WORD verses memorizing scripture.
I am excited to internalize Philippians this summer!
Go for it!!
How exciting to be led by the Lord to find this interview! Years ago Keith demonstrated a monologue of the story of a blind man being healed and it was astonishing! Now I'm being prompted again to start "internalizing" the Word in deeper ways. I'm excited and grateful for what is ahead.
I'm glad you found it, Brenda.
❤😂Learned so much. New perspective.
Thank you so much to both of you.
So glad!
I'm absolutely blown away by the method you use. Truly an answer to prayer.
I will be looking to go deeper.
Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This conversation really resonates with me. I feel the need to ‘memorize’ God’s word, but I also believe it’s crucial to grasp the overall story of each book and the Bible as a whole. So, I’ve been trying to read the entire Bible before focusing on memorization. I’m really into the idea of internalizing the Word. Just like the previous generations, who showed great Bible literacy, through lifelong reading, I want to do the same. Thanks for sharing such thought-provoking content!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent advice. I've been trying to memorize. I've read the entire Bible since Jan 2024, but I really want to absorb the word, so I'm gonna try this. Excited to start. Thank you & bless you.
Blessings!
Life changing insights from this conversation 😃
Awesome!
This was incredibly encouraging! I want to study Ephesians. Now, I know how. I will eventually move on to other books in the Bible as well. Thank you so much for your insight into this!
Wonderful!