Scripture memory is important in the life of every believer. Recently, in the youth group that I work in we have been studying the book of James and I have challenged the teens to memorize the entire book of James. I truly love the book of James, and my love for this book started back in Junior High. It was our summer VBS, and we were given a challenge tom memorize the entire book of James in 4 four days! Yup, four days! My friend and I both succeeded in doing so. That is 27 verses a day. I spent probably nine to ten hours a day memorizing. The only downside was that I did not keep up with the memorization, and it quickly slipped away. Over the years since then I have memorized portions of it again, trying to get back to the place where I have the whole book memorized. Now that I have challenged the Youth Group, I myself have undertaken again to memorize James completely.

The Bibles says that we are to hide God’s word in our heart, so that we don’t sin against God. The benefits of memorization are endless. Many of the Old Testament scribes had much, if not all, of the Old Testament memorized. Memorization is a great fortification to the believer’s life.

There are many different memorization plans, a couple that I like are: The Two-Edged Sword, by Evangelist Jerry Sivnksty, and The Word of Life memory program. The best program by far though is the one that has you hiding God’s word in your heart.

I hope this has encouraged you to memorize. I know the teens in our Youth Group have taken to it wholeheartedly. It had been a blessing to see them enjoy memorization.

I will flow this post with a post on some methods and good habits to have in scripture memory!

~ Nate

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