Don't Memorize the Bible. Do THIS instead (w/ Keith Ferrin)
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- What does it mean to shift your focus AWAY from word for word memorization of the Bible? Join Josh as he chats with author and speaker Keith Ferrin about the "internalization" of Scripture and how that can affect the way we study God's Word.
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▶ Internalize Scripture Course: www.keithferrin.com/internalize
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction: Keith Ferrin
0:57 - Why "Internalize" instead of "Memorize"?
3:50 - Don't know the words, know the Word
7:40 - Philippians and John Bible Journey
12:16 - Comparison of Philippians and John Chapter
14:12 - Learn Naturally and Enjoy from the Bible
19:47 - Understanding the Context of Verse
22:23 - Tips on Internalizing the Bible Scripture
25:10 - 30 times for 30 days
26:59 - Short Story with Bruce Kuhn
29:00 - Relational Bible study course
31:03 - Closing Remarks
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Listen as @keithferrin - author, speaker and Bible coach - talks about his approach to studying and internalizing Scripture based on decades of experience. How has he memorized multiple books of the Bible, including long portions such as the gospel of John?
#biblememory #memorizewhatmatters
So many thought-provoking ideas in this interview! What was your favorite? Please share in the comments below and be sure to check out Keith's website here: www.keithferrin.com
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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)'
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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.
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value one another-practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance. But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith]. Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God]. For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person-for that one is [in effect] an idolater-has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God]. Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin]. So do not participate or even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].
Ephesians 5:1-7 AMP
I wrote you in my [previous] letter not to associate with [sexually] immoral people- not meaning the immoral people of this world, or the greedy ones and swindlers, or idolaters, for then you would have to get out of the world and human society altogether! But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler-you must not so much as eat with such a person. For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders (non-believers)? Do you not judge those who are within the church [to protect the church as the situation requires]? God alone sits in judgment on those who are outside [the faith]. Remove the wicked one from among you [expel him from your church].
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 AMP
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!
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!
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'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.
Truly encouraging. Memorising is an element in internalising….wow that was powerful. God bless you both.
Thanks 🙏
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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!
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! ;)
He spoke my language when he described it as INTERNALIZATION. MY HEART CONNECTED. THANK YOU❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!!!👏🏻
Thanks, Laura 👍🏻
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!
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!
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!
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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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.
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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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!
Thank you so much for this!
I just discovered your channel and am so enjoying it and am thankful!
I am one who thought that I am not capable of memorising scripture. Also love the thought of general to specific learning. It makes logical sense. Can’t wait to experience what you have. Praise be to God for your time and wisdom. 🙏🙌
Thanks for sharing!!
Bible internalization is key to life transformation! ❤
Amen!
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. 😊
Agreed. 👍
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!
Going deeper, much deeper is so enriching.
Agreed.
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 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!
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!
LOVED THIS APPROACH
Awesome 👏
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.
Amazing! This makes things so much easier.
Glad it helped!
Great, great,great!!!
I watched it 3 times
and counting...
Game changed
Thanks❤❤❤
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you so much for your comments on how you memorise and internalise the Bible. I love studying the Word and have memorised the Word as well as having that personal and intimate time in the Lord’s presence. You have encouraged me deeply.
Thank you and God bless you.🙏🏻
Excellent !!
This was extremely good. His method for relational reading and memory is outstanding. I definitely will be using it.
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This is so encouraging.
So glad!
Wow Ive never heard such great practical advice. Thank you, God bless you.
Glad it was helpful!
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! 👏
Very encouraging ❤
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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.
Wow! Just keep repeating the verse you want to remember over and over in your head. I would have never thought about remembering that way. 😅
That’s the method that a lot of people use. I don’t think it’s the most efficient and I don’t think he would claim he’s a “memory expert”…that’s not why I interviewed him, honestly.
Thanks for sharing!!!
My pleasure!!
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!
Excellent advice!!!
Glad it was helpful!
It's my prayer to our LORD GOD JEHOVAH, to allow HIS Holy Spirit to Grace me with Revelation *and* Understanding of HIS Heart & The Living WORD, whenever I SUP *with/ in* HIM (HOLY BIBLE), to please hide HIS WORD in my heart. The WORD *is* Living and HIS Holy Spirit provides different Revelations through the same verse(s). It's a moot point to recall words and not *know* THE LIVING WORD Himself. Thank you kindly, for such a blessing of a video!
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I have been preaching for 15 years plus. And the information in here is GOLD. can’t wait to apply these
Awesome 🙏
Thank you for sharing! I am a pastor. I signed up and can’t wait to dive in.
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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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Wow this is SO impactful for me!❤
Great!!
Wow.... Love it
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this approach
Agreed. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you Keith 💝
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I was looking for this .Very informative.
Glad it was helpful, Andrew!
Awesome!!! I'm someone who just cannot memorise so THIS is really for me!!! Thanks so much. It's truly a blessing. Praise the Lord!!!❤
You are so welcome!
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!
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!
Loved the information here. Definitely interested in getting the relational bible study info and internalizing.
Awesome! You can find links to Keith's stuff in the description of this video.
this is life-changing! thank you so much!
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GREAT interview Josh! This was very encouraging to me.
Thanks, Scott!
Thank you Josh for this wonderful interview. 👍
My pleasure, Clement 👍🏻
. Mind blowing... Thank you.
Most welcome 😊
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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Keith is sure a treasure to glean from.
Thanks Josh,for bringing this great soul to the show.
My pleasure, Solomon 👍🏻
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.
This is so good! Hey Josh! I’ve been a subscriber to All things secured for years, and am so happy to find you on here as well. I subscribed today!
Ha! That’s awesome. I’m glad to hear it.
Thank you first time here. Great tips and techniques n
Glad it was helpful!
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
I Receive the Grace to remember scriptures🔥🎉
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Kieth’s approach makes complete sense. Thank you Josh for the interview!
My pleasure, Matt!
Thank you Pastor it's such a blessing for me .... God bless
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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!
I love this teaching, and I’ve started doing it today.
Wonderful!
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.
Thank you 🙏
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!
Great interview and info. As someone who is eagerly studies the Bible and hoping to grow more in knowledge, these methods are exciting and hopefully something i will be able to learn. I feel the Holy Spirit led me to this video and feel blessed. I am hoping you will send the special link to get both courses so i can order right away, thx 🙏🏽
Link is in the description of the video!
Great insights here! I also appreciated how he said we don’t have to get something out of Bible reading every day. I totally agree! That mindset puts the focus on “me” instead of on God. The Holy Spirit is the teacher and it’s not up to me “to get something out of it.” I think that with my next book I’m going to do a read through 30x before I start memorizing. Great episode! Thanks!
So good to hear. Thanks Cindy!
Great advice, thanks so much. When you are reading over & over do you use the same translation?
Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Another great reason to internalize God's Word)
Yes, I do.
Question: when it comes to Proverbs, is there a specific in retaining?
I have a difficult time retaining chapters, because it's like 20-30 lessons per chap. Thank you'
*That* was a beautiful presentation of seeking God with all your heart.
Quite a few things we can apply immediately, and his method is not legalistic or sleepy.
The Lord bless you for giving some wisdom freely to all with ears to hear.
Each method has its own strengths, but retention comes in how you review.
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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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Head is out of the picture - TBI (hit by Huge Truck) and three brain strokes since 21, the last around Thanksgiving while driving wife's car. As a result I'm no longer able to drive and because now I'm constantly dizzy with my equilibrium off quite a bit, I can no longer go on walks throughout the Hamlet I exist in in the wilderness.
I can remember numbers & names almost 100%, but have always struggled with narrative or written communication. Each of us has gifts.
Mine apparently isn't the latter.
Sorry to hear that, Stu.
Thank you for the same formation I have been reading and trying to study the Bible with always the intention of the Holy Spirit leading me but I definitely get things confused and mixed up if there’s anything that you could simplistically say to me or advise me I would appreciate it thank you God bless you
I'm glad it's been an encouragement to you!
Otherwise how can Luke 12:12 manifest? Just being with Jesus...the best...so grateful for indwelling Presence
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I think the important element of this, for me, is to hear two totally unrelated brothers talking about having relationship with YHWH, the Maker of heaven and earth.
My current project is learning Biblical Hebrew. Some of Keith's insights apply. How did we learn our native language from birth? Immersion, not by rote. We learn the meaning of a word or phrase when we get to use it to express meaning to others. RELATIONSHIP.
Oh, how i wish church, you would have a relationship with your Maker...
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Repeatedly reading aloud passages or whole chapters, or whole books in the morning and evening for 30 days is how I memorize scripture. I don't focus on memorizing individual verses.
Great! I’m so excited that it works well for you, Cheryl.
The Bible itself teaches that we should internalize God's word.
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart, I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
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Don’t read just to remember; read to realize.
Catchy
One of the reasons or rather results of Bible reading is simply to clean out the days rubbish from our minds and souls, to renew and refresh.
Very true. I guess that provides good reason to read not just in the morning, but even in the eveing.
Why can I read a novel for an hour or two and know the storyline but whe it comes to reading scriptures I can’t retain anything even after taking an hour to read even one chapter?
Could be a number of reasons. Perhaps you can try listening to Scripture or reading just a few verses instead of chapters.
@@BibleMemoryGoal I had been listening to the Thru the Bible Program for more than 30 years. I had learned a lot about the Word of GOD by listening to the program but sometimes J Vernon McGee could get long winded when doing sidebars that my mind wanders or I begin to lose focus
Das macht Sinn!
For the know how; start at minute 22:40!
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The words of God in their order are very important. Pro. 30: 5, Matt 5: 18, Psalm 12: 6, 7. We need to endure sound doctrine and rightly divide the word of truth.
I don’t disagree with you, Dave, but I’m not sure you’re catching the point of the video.
@@BibleMemoryGoal I'm in complete agreement with internalization (Psalm 119: 11), but don't believe it's wise to minimalize memorization. I love you brother.
Let's study and discover all the mistranslations instead. So we can know what the scriptures really say.👍🏽
Are you implying that one translation is “the best”?
The guy on the right looks like a year book photograph from the 90s
I’m not quite sure what to think about that 🤣
Author audience atmosphere❤
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Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him saying, “Explain [clearly] to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man, and the field is the world; and [as for] the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the weeds are the sons of the evil one; and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are angels. So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend [those things by which people are led into sin], and all who practice evil [leading others into sin], and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger].
Matthew 13:36-42 AMP
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I read so many translations I refuse to memorize a verbatim
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i remember better to music, like lyrics
Yea, a lot of people do that. 👍🏻
Get a John MacArthur Study Bible
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Most importantly, you must be daily filled with and led by the Holy Spirit. John 14:26; Romans 8:9,14; Ephesians 2:12.
Ask and you will receive Luke 11:13. He leads from then on, and you believe as you obey.
The Bible and all the prophesies were shut Daniel 12:4, and no matter how you do it, you can never understand it. Isaiah 29:11-12, that's why those who don't have faith in the sacrificial death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, neither His Holy Spirit, revert to teaching the precepts of men and their traditions verse 13; Matthew 15:3. The book was taken, Revelation 5 again, and opened, Revelation 6, so that the prophesies could be fulfilled in due time Luke 4:17-20; John chapters 10-17 ; 19:30; Isaiah 29:18 In Revelation 10 and11, it converts to oral prophesies and was proclaimed by the witnesses.
There will no longer be a physical book, so everyone would hear the gospel or God's words, and will not have any excuses on judgment day. Even the spirits in hell got preached to 1 Peter 3:19-20.
God will be Righteous and Just when He judges!
Thanks for sharing.
It's very hard to read the bible because it is the book of life, meaning it is alive. It is a living book.
It is a two- way study. It studies you as you study it, and it shows you your heart.
You can not pick it up without either an ulterior agenda or you are really serious about learning more about its content.
The moment you decide to even pick it up, your heart begins to race, and you're uncomfortable before you make the final move to open the book.
Isaiah 29:8, 11-13.
If you're educated, you can not approach it as such, or if you're illiterate, you can not avoid it because of this.
The book ministers to both the literate and the illiterate alike, by the power of the Holy Spirit, because the word becomes fluid, as it flows into their hearts.
As long as you open the book, you can not stop the flow. There's no barrier that can stop it from getting into the innermost core of your heart.
Now, you can resist, but it will cut deep, but if you open your heart to it, it will flow gently, but still take care of obstacles along the path.
The written word comes alive and becomes an interface with your heart. They begin a dialogue, and eventually, you begin to get convicted as it touches on those sensitive issues you thought you had buried deeply into the recess of your mind and begins to chisel away. If you relax and give it permission, it will root it all out, bleed it out, and begin the reconstruction of all that hadn't aligned with the word. The pain is out of this world, but there's Balm in Gilead!
You feel the cool touch of the loving hand that just turned your whole life upside down, inside out, and a peace that you can never describe at the same time, which then wraps you in the most beautiful love that you have never experienced.
This will make you always go back to the word, for in it you now have what is called LIFE John 5:39; 1 John 5:11-12.
This life is from the presence of the Holy Spirit, to which you were connected as with an intravenous drip, on which your life depends.
You feel alive, and nothing else matters because His angels become like caregivers, and take care of all your other stuff you may not be able to do because you're connected!
Then you learn to rest!
By the time you finish the dose for the day, you're so energized you can take on an army, but you'll be led and directed by the Holy Spirit, so you don't mess up your still open sore, and not be a meddler in other people's affairs. This Meaning, you only mind God's business as you're being led. The devil will always be at your heel, but as long as you remain connected, by the line- the Holy Spirit, you're already made more than a conqueror, through the power that runs inside of you. But you must study daily and at all times Proverbs 8, so you can get to know the God and Jesus Christ of the bible John 17:3, and His way, His will in all spiritual wisdom, knowledge, understanding, discernment, discretion, prudence, might and counsel. That is Life everlasting!
No one likes this!
On the other hand, if you resist, you will be condemned, and the connection will be cut off . The devil will have the opportunity to accuse you, first to yourself, and then before God, and will he will definitely be on the right, and you will not be able to overcome him, no matter what you do. He fights dirty. He will show you what you will be missing if you remained connected, and you will not be able to resist, the living waters that flow softly, for that from the well, which you use your own power to dig. He will get you so far away from the life you need before he deals you a good blow, and you may or not recover from it.
Moreover, he does worse things to those who are even connected, but they're never alone.
Therefore, both had to get to the end and then finally be redeemed, restored, or rejected and renounced.
This is the main reason the bible is hard to study.
You can only get what you put into the study - as to time and effort, that's why not many spiritual people understand the bible. Matthew 13:11; Deuteronomy 29:29. The Apostle Paul spent 14 years in Arabia, just going over all the material evidence he collected while following Jesus Christ, to persecute Him, but they turned out to be the infallible proof he got to prove Who Jesus Christ really is- The Messiah, and effectively disseminated the information he gathered, by the enabling help if the Holy Spirit, through all his epistles to us all Romans 16:24; Colossians 1:26 etc.
God had to find those that love and fear Him to be able to confide His secrets to them Psalm 25:14, otherwise, people who profess to know God will misuse and abuse His word and revealed will.
The race is really not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
Wow...quite the essay there.
Sadly, our bibles are supernaturally changing.
What do you mean?
The Bible is like a giant box of puzzles which have to be painstakingly put together, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, by grace through faith in the sacrificial death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, without which it means nothing to anyone.
Thus, unless one believes, no one has any reason or right to dispel, dispute, or debate for or against the Bible without first getting all the puzzles together in place. No one can understand the Bible without faith, being in His fold, abiding in Him until the end.
No one outside of His fold can ever understand. Matthew 13:11.
Man's belief or lack thereof has nothing to do with God in any way.
How can they believe by basing Him on what they think or what others say about Him.
The Bible is the only authority on who God is or not.
Before anyone decides to have any opinions about God, you first need to find out who He is or not, then you can make up your mind to accept or deny or whatever about Him.
How can anyone critique a book or movie without reading or watching it?
The Bible is a living Book. Every word is alive, so if you need proof of what is written, you have to approach it by FAITH, and by the enabling help of the Holy Spirit John 14:26, and you have to replace your present faith which makes you go against the word, with the saving FAITH upon which the Bible is truly based.
I appreciate your passion.
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To the Lord alone be all the glory and praises, by His Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ, His Son, and our Savior!
Do not lean on your own understanding. The words of the scripture is God breathed and yes it is important to know the words in the correct order and meaning. Here a little there a little. Line upon line. Precept upon precept.
This man is promoting self interpretation and unbiblical ideas of man.
I think you’re trying to twist Keith’s words.
Guy think he is second coming. Read, pray, ask Holy Spirit for help to memorize.
How is what you’re saying here so much better than what Keith shared?
It is important to know who God is, and how we can come to know Him. Our job is to find Jesus so:
We start with Jesus is The Word, John 1:1-5
The Word God spoke: Exodus 20:1
The Word God wrote: Deuteronomy 4:13
and The Word God made flesh John 1:14.
Let the Law that hung on the cross and the Law written in your heart not just guide you, but lead you and your loved ones. As Paul would say, "put on Jesus."
We can't put Him on if we don't know Him. Just as God wrote Jesus in our heart, it will be Him that writes it in our mind.
As we begin our walk in Him He will tell or show us what He needs us to do. He personalize each of our talents and make it effective in the job we as a nation needs to do.
It all starts by remembering:
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. And remembering to obey Deut. 6:8-9. Amen
Thanks for the comment.