How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books

by Andy Davis

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2024

Overview

A Simple, Proven Method for Memorizing Long Passages of Scripture

When God’s word abides in believers, it overflows with blessings for everyday life. Many Christians have individual Scripture verses “stored up” in their hearts, but there can be even greater spiritual benefit to memorizing long passages—even entire books—of the Bible. Unfortunately, this is often dismissed as impossible or too time consuming.

Andrew M. Davis helps readers commit to extended Scripture memorization so they may grow in holiness, resist temptation, and share the gospel with others. In this brief guide, he offers an accessible, time-tested pattern for studying Scripture that includes simple daily procedures and tips for long-term retention. By building up a storehouse of biblical truth in their hearts, readers will strengthen their prayer life and intimacy with Christ as they prepare to share God’s truth with others.

Has Helped Thousands Memorize Books of the Bible: Proven, daily plan for extended Scripture memorization and retention

Encouraging: Offers a strong, biblical defense for memorizing Scripture and empowers believers to develop this important spiritual discipline

Applicable: Helpful for growth in godliness, evangelism, conviction of sin, and powerful daily prayer

Previously published as An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture

Key Features

• Provides a proven, daily plan for extended Scripture memorization and retention
• Offers a strong, biblical defense for memorizing Scripture
• Helpful for growth in godliness, evangelism, conviction of sin, and powerful daily prayer

Contents

• Chapter 1: Scripture Memorization Commanded
• Chapter 2: The Benefits of Scripture Memorization
• Chapter 3: Overcoming Excuses for Not Memorizing
• Chapter 4: Memorizing Individual Verses and Memorizing Books
• Chapter 5: Making the Commitment before God
• Chapter 6: Choosing Your First Book
• Chapter 7: Surveying the Terrain
• Chapter 8: Daily Procedures
• Chapter 9: Weeding the Garden, Sanding the Rough Spots, Recovering after a Delay
• Chapter 10: Kissing the Book Goodbye . . . to Learn Other Books
• Chapter 11: Memorizing Long Books and Memorizing Faster
• Chapter 12: Final Words

Product Details

• Title: How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books
• Author: Andy Davis
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 57
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Memorizing; Christian life
• ISBNs: 9781433591037, 9781433591051, 9781433591044, 1433591030, 1433591057, 1433591049
• Resource ID: LLS:HWMMRZSCRNTRBKS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-01-09T22:46:03Z

About Andy Davis

Andrew M. Davis has been senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, since 1998. In 1984, he graduated with a BSME from MIT, and worked for 10 years as a mechanical engineer. Davis received his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1990 and his PhD in Church history from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1998. He and his wife served together on the mission field in Japan for two years.