Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note From: "Kenneth Flye" I am still on-line and have a effective way of memorizating scriptures -- in fact, I will be starting a class next month -- I hope! God Bless! ----- Original Message ----- From: Roger E. Doriot To: Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note > >> > I have not heard anything from any of the 437 members of the list > >> > for a > >> > few weeks so I just thought I would just drop a note and say "How's > >> > the > >> > memorization going?" > > Sorry, we've been away in the jungle away from the computer for some weeks. > Personally, I'm presently reviewing about 600 verses, 20 or so verses each > evening of the month, verses that I've learned in the past, repeating each > month at this for the time being. > > Roger Doriot in Irian Jaya > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note From: "James Kephart" I am encouraged that the Doriot family takes time to memorize scripture. I know they must be so busy there in Irian Jaya. It must bless them to have the word in their hearts so much. I too love to memorize the scripture, and as a preacher it makes my preaching a lot better as I don't have to look up verses. Verses just come to me as I am preaching. James L. Kephart ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger E. Doriot" To: Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note > >> > I have not heard anything from any of the 437 members of the list > >> > for a > >> > few weeks so I just thought I would just drop a note and say "How's > >> > the > >> > memorization going?" > > Sorry, we've been away in the jungle away from the computer for some weeks. > Personally, I'm presently reviewing about 600 verses, 20 or so verses each > evening of the month, verses that I've learned in the past, repeating each > month at this for the time being. > > Roger Doriot in Irian Jaya > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:40:00 -0500 Subject: New to the list From: Hola everyone! My name's Mamie and I just joined the list. I'm a college student in California studying Social Science. I've got my first real-world full-time job in an accountancy firm. I've always loved the Scriptures, especially the Psalms, and I've decided to memorize one psalm a week until I have the whole lot. I figure this will keep me busy for the next three years or so ;-) I also try to memorize a few verses from both the OT and NT every week. I look forward to talking with you all and hope you have a blessed day! Mamie ----------------------------------------------------------------- For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ---Rom. 8:38-39 =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:40:08 -0500 Subject: Hi from Josh From: "Josh McNattin" Hello everyone, My name is Josh. I thought I ought to do as the nice email says and introduce myself to my new friends on the scripture memory list. I recently returned home from two years overseas working with a missionary ship called MV Doulos, affiliated with Operation Mobilization. It was a challenging and trying time on board with my 300+ brothers and sisters on board from over 40 nations. One of the biggest things I learned was my own limitations and my need for more grace through the Scriptures. So I look forward to encouraging and being encouraged, praying and being prayed for on this mail-list. I'm now home working on a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate, preparing to transfer to Columbia International University in South Carolina next Fall. My profile listing below has some links to the organization I was affiliated with and the ship if you're interested... God bless, Josh _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:41:02 -0500 Subject: New member From:o-8859-1?Q?Dr._H._Tr=F6ndle?=) Hello, I would like to introduce myself to this list. My name and address: nick name Dino first name Harald Dr.H.Troendlet-online.de D-38102 Braunschweig Tel 0531 73027 Adolfstr. 21 Fax 0531 73077 i started memorizing bible verses in 1995. I would like to start a group here in Germany in my congregation and I am looking forward to get a lot of help here from this list. I am a dentist, but had to sell my office due to health-problems. I am married with three kids and one grandchild. when somebody wants to know more about me, just send me a pm. I read some of the last mails on the web-site. Ariane, would you please send me your e-mail-address? In HIS Hand yours <>< Dino I believe - carpe diem - therefore I am =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:42:59 -0500 Subject: Hi my name is Jeremy... From: "Jeremy Kirk" I'm just introducing myself to the list. I'm Jeremy kirk, 18 years old, in Joplin missouri. I'm wanting to memorize scripture because nearly everytime I need it, I don't have a bible handy. I'm of the Christian faith, it is what I believe and is what I live for. I'm ready to learn some ways to memorize the Scripture, because my way seems to be failing. Which is, just saying it to myself over and over and over.... there has to be a better way. Thanks for your help. I'll keep trying new things, and I'll share them with the list. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:43:25 -0500 Subject: Re: Peter From: "Cheryl Smith" Hello I just wanted to tell you I wish you continued success in your bible memorizations. It is quite difficult to remember long verses, but I guarantee with Gods help everything will work out just fine. God bless you and have a great day >From: "Peter Nicolle" >Reply-To: biblememistar.ca >To: biblememistar.ca >Subject: Peter >Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2001 17:22:55 -0500 > >Hi > >My name is peter and i have just started my first bible memorization. I >have >felt led to memorize 2 timothy and i am starting with the first two verses! > >Peter >_________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:43:38 -0500 Subject: Scripture memory From: :I have not heard anything from any of the 437 members of the list :for a few weeks so I just thought I would just drop a note and say "How's :the memorization going?" The Scripture memory is going well for me, for the most part. The problem I have is when I start meditating on the word, I want to "do a little research" to find out what the particular verse means, and this study ends up eating into my memorization time... But I have gained a lot from reviewing my cards! I hope my brothers and sisters out there are profiting from Bible memory as much as I am. Loving His word, Steve Wyse thewyseonesaol.com =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:43:53 -0500 Subject: hi, folks! From: I would love to hear from some of you who are desiring to memorize Scripture. How is it going for you? Do you have a hard time with the discipline of it? Do you have an effective habit / method that has helped you to memorize a lot of verses? Looking forward to your responses -- Steve Wyse Arizona =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:45:05 -0500 Subject: Please subscribe me.... From: "Henry Digby" I just became aware of your existence and want to join the group. = Please subscribe me to biblemem. I memorize entire chapters, as the Lord directs me to them. When I do = not sense Him indicating any particular chapter, I just pick one. = Meditating on His Word is one of the greatest joys of my life! My name and email information is: Henry A. Digby hadigbyyahoo.com =============================================================================== Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 3:44 PM Subject: RE: Scripture memory From: "Don Myers" I finally got Microsoft access but have been unable to download the memory program that uses access. Any help appreciated. Don Myers -----Original Message----- From: THEWYSEONESaol.com [mailto:THEWYSEONESaol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 3:44 PM To: biblememistar.ca Subject: Scripture memory :I have not heard anything from any of the 437 members of the list :for a few weeks so I just thought I would just drop a note and say "How's :the memorization going?" The Scripture memory is going well for me, for the most part. The problem I have is when I start meditating on the word, I want to "do a little research" to find out what the particular verse means, and this study ends up eating into my memorization time... But I have gained a lot from reviewing my cards! I hope my brothers and sisters out there are profiting from Bible memory as much as I am. Loving His word, Steve Wyse thewyseonesaol.com =============================================================================== Sent: Thursday, 22 February 2001 9:10 am Subject: RE: Mamie From: "Elphick, David (WS)" Hello Mamie, A thought that I've yet to put into practice regarding the Psalms is to buy a CD or tape with them put to music as they are intended. Learning songs is a lot easier than learning text. Cheers and God Bless David -----Original Message----- From: MSRenfrowaol.com [mailto:MSRenfrowaol.com] Sent: Thursday, 22 February 2001 9:10 am To: biblememistar.ca Subject: New to the list Hola everyone! My name's Mamie and I just joined the list. I'm a college student in California studying Social Science. I've got my first real-world full-time job in an accountancy firm. I've always loved the Scriptures, especially the Psalms, and I've decided to memorize one psalm a week until I have the whole lot. I figure this will keep me busy for the next three years or so ;-) I also try to memorize a few verses from both the OT and NT every week. I look forward to talking with you all and hope you have a blessed day! Mamie ----------------------------------------------------------------- For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ---Rom. 8:38-39 =============================================================================== Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:40 AM Subject: Re: New to the list From: "Samuel Blight" Hi Mamie, Greetings in Christ. I was very interested to see your goal of memorising the whole book of Psalms! I love the Psalms, and memorised the book, chapter by chapter in 1994. I still review some chapters and they are much more 'alive' to me than they were before. I have two other friends here in New Zealand who have also memorised the book of Psalms. It may take a lot of time - but it is definitely worth it. Keep up the good work! Blessings in Christ, Samuel Blight ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:40 AM Subject: New to the list > Hola everyone! > My name's Mamie and I just joined the list. I'm a college student in > California studying Social Science. I've got my first real-world full-time > job in an accountancy firm. I've always loved the Scriptures, especially > the > Psalms, and I've decided to memorize one psalm a week until I have the > whole > lot. I figure this will keep me busy for the next three years or so ;-) I > also try to memorize a few verses from both the OT and NT every week. > I look forward to talking with you all and hope you have a blessed day! > Mamie > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, > nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, > nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the > love > of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ---Rom. 8:38-39 > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:42 AM Subject: Re: Hi my name is Jeremy... From: "Samuel Blight" Hi Jeremy, Fortunately and unfortunately there is only one way to effectively memorise scripture, and that is repitition. Unfortunately because it takes a lot of time and fortunately because by taking so long, it becomes ingrained into us. The NT tells us that in the OT times God wrote his laws on tablets of stone, but that today he writes it on our hearts. Sometimes I think it would be just as quick to carve it into stone than it is to memorise it. But by spending so much time it helps us to meditate on it and make it part of our lives. Notwithstanding, here are a few tips I have learnt over the years. 1) Break the verse up into small phrases 2) Learn the 1st phrase 3) Learn the next phrase 4) Put the two phrases together, and go over them until you could just about say them in your sleep. 5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you know the verse. 6) Go over the verse about five more times than you think is necessary. 7) Do the same with the next verse. 8) When you have two verses, put them together like you did the phrases. 9) If you are learning a long passage, read the whole passage aloud at the beginning of your time memorising and then again at the end. This way you are building up a picture of the whole while you are memorising the parts. 10) If you want to retain a passage long term, memorise it and then review it daily for about a month (even if you go onto other passages). You can then leave it for a few months and come back to it and review it till you can say it fluently again. Then review it several times a week for another month. If you repeat this process again in about six months, you will have a great chance of retaining it long term. I have done this with the book of James, and now I review as a book about twice a year without much difficulty. May the Lord bless you as you spend time in His Word, Samuel Blight ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeremy Kirk To: Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:42 AM Subject: Hi my name is Jeremy... > I'm just introducing myself to the list. I'm Jeremy kirk, 18 years old, in > Joplin missouri. I'm wanting to memorize scripture because nearly everytime > I need it, I don't have a bible handy. I'm of the Christian faith, it is > what I believe and is what I live for. I'm ready to learn some ways to > memorize the Scripture, because my way seems to be failing. Which is, just > saying it to myself over and over and over.... there has to be a better > way. > > Thanks for your help. I'll keep trying new things, and I'll share them with > the list. > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Sent: Thursday, 22 February 2001 9:10 am Subject: RE: Mamie From: "Elphick, David (WS)" Hello Mamie, A thought that I've yet to put into practice regarding the Psalms is to buy a CD or tape with them put to music as they are intended. Learning songs is a lot easier than learning text. Cheers and God Bless David -----Original Message----- From: MSRenfrowaol.com [mailto:MSRenfrowaol.com] Sent: Thursday, 22 February 2001 9:10 am To: biblememistar.ca Subject: New to the list Hola everyone! My name's Mamie and I just joined the list. I'm a college student in California studying Social Science. I've got my first real-world full-time job in an accountancy firm. I've always loved the Scriptures, especially the Psalms, and I've decided to memorize one psalm a week until I have the whole lot. I figure this will keep me busy for the next three years or so ;-) I also try to memorize a few verses from both the OT and NT every week. I look forward to talking with you all and hope you have a blessed day! Mamie ----------------------------------------------------------------- For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ---Rom. 8:38-39 =============================================================================== Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:40 AM Subject: Re: New to the list From: "Samuel Blight" Hi Mamie, Greetings in Christ. I was very interested to see your goal of memorising the whole book of Psalms! I love the Psalms, and memorised the book, chapter by chapter in 1994. I still review some chapters and they are much more 'alive' to me than they were before. I have two other friends here in New Zealand who have also memorised the book of Psalms. It may take a lot of time - but it is definitely worth it. Keep up the good work! Blessings in Christ, Samuel Blight ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:40 AM Subject: New to the list > Hola everyone! > My name's Mamie and I just joined the list. I'm a college student in > California studying Social Science. I've got my first real-world full-time > job in an accountancy firm. I've always loved the Scriptures, especially > the > Psalms, and I've decided to memorize one psalm a week until I have the > whole > lot. I figure this will keep me busy for the next three years or so ;-) I > also try to memorize a few verses from both the OT and NT every week. > I look forward to talking with you all and hope you have a blessed day! > Mamie > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, > nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, > nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the > love > of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ---Rom. 8:38-39 > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:42 AM Subject: Re: Hi my name is Jeremy... From: "Samuel Blight" Hi Jeremy, Fortunately and unfortunately there is only one way to effectively memorise scripture, and that is repitition. Unfortunately because it takes a lot of time and fortunately because by taking so long, it becomes ingrained into us. The NT tells us that in the OT times God wrote his laws on tablets of stone, but that today he writes it on our hearts. Sometimes I think it would be just as quick to carve it into stone than it is to memorise it. But by spending so much time it helps us to meditate on it and make it part of our lives. Notwithstanding, here are a few tips I have learnt over the years. 1) Break the verse up into small phrases 2) Learn the 1st phrase 3) Learn the next phrase 4) Put the two phrases together, and go over them until you could just about say them in your sleep. 5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you know the verse. 6) Go over the verse about five more times than you think is necessary. 7) Do the same with the next verse. 8) When you have two verses, put them together like you did the phrases. 9) If you are learning a long passage, read the whole passage aloud at the beginning of your time memorising and then again at the end. This way you are building up a picture of the whole while you are memorising the parts. 10) If you want to retain a passage long term, memorise it and then review it daily for about a month (even if you go onto other passages). You can then leave it for a few months and come back to it and review it till you can say it fluently again. Then review it several times a week for another month. If you repeat this process again in about six months, you will have a great chance of retaining it long term. I have done this with the book of James, and now I review as a book about twice a year without much difficulty. May the Lord bless you as you spend time in His Word, Samuel Blight ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeremy Kirk To: Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:42 AM Subject: Hi my name is Jeremy... > I'm just introducing myself to the list. I'm Jeremy kirk, 18 years old, in > Joplin missouri. I'm wanting to memorize scripture because nearly everytime > I need it, I don't have a bible handy. I'm of the Christian faith, it is > what I believe and is what I live for. I'm ready to learn some ways to > memorize the Scripture, because my way seems to be failing. Which is, just > saying it to myself over and over and over.... there has to be a better > way. > > Thanks for your help. I'll keep trying new things, and I'll share them with > the list. > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:24:58 -0500 Subject: Please subscribe me.... From: "Henry Digby" I just became aware of your existence and want to join the group. = Please subscribe me to biblemem. I memorize entire chapters, as the Lord directs me to them. When I do = not sense Him indicating any particular chapter, I just pick one. = Meditating on His Word is one of the greatest joys of my life! My name and email information is: Henry A. Digby hadigbyyahoo.com =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:25:27 -0500 Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note From: "GLORIA MAHINYA" Hi, its true that you haven't heard from us. But trully things are working by God's grace. I have involved my family to memorise the longest verse in the bible i.e. Esther 8:9. Sometimes its like we are playing a game but things stick. Praise God. Gloria Mrs Gloria Mahinya Bank of Tanzania Tel. 255 022 2110945 Fax: 255 022 2113325 Mobile: 0744 283 776 Emails: gmmahinyahq.bot-tz.org mahinyaemail.com =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:25:37 -0500 Subject: Re: New to the list From: Bless you. I love the scripture you quoted Rom 8:38-39. Weclome to Biblemem Niyi > Hola everyone! >My name's Mamie and I just joined the list. I'm a college student in >California studying Social Science. I've got my first real-world full-time >job in an accountancy firm. I've always loved the Scriptures, especially >the >Psalms, and I've decided to memorize one psalm a week until I have the >whole >lot. I figure this will keep me busy for the next three years or so ;-) I >also try to memorize a few verses from both the OT and NT every week. >I look forward to talking with you all and hope you have a blessed day! >Mamie >----------------------------------------------------------------- >For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, >nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, >nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the >love >of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ---Rom. 8:38-39 -------------------- talk21 your FREE portable and private address on the net at http://www.talk21.com =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:25:41 -0500 Subject: Anyone like to help out?! :) From: "Roger E. Doriot" I was just looking at Stephen Simpson's link page for Scripture memorization. . Some good sites there - as most of you know. I'm wondering what there may be new on the Internet. I haven't had time recently to do much searching for that, and Stephen is most likely to be too busy to do as much as he'd like, so maybe some of you who enjoy searching might do some trying "Scripture memorization", "Scripture memory", "Scripture memorizing", "Bible memory", etc., and let Stephen know if you find some more good sites. I'm sure he'd appreciate it - and so would the rest of us! :) Yours for working together for the Lord, Roger Doriot in Irian Jaya See jungle pictures, etc. =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:25:48 -0500 Subject: From: Theresa George Hello! My name is Theresa George. I'm really excited about joining this list and finding out how different people memorize Scripture. I have just begun to memorize Romans. I have never memorized an entire book before and I'm interested in hearing from people who are in the process and have already done it. God bless! Theresa =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:26:10 -0500 Subject: Bible verses in Spanish? From: "Vicki Schellhase" Hello, all! Mamie's post reminded me that I've been wanting to ask about Spanish Bibles. Does anyone have a recommendation for which Spanish version is a good, accurate translation (i.e., as close to KJV or NJKV as possible)? My children and I are discussing the possibility of trying to learn the Spanish translation of our Bible verses along with the English. Has anyone ever tried this? I'd love to hear from you if so. Blessings, Vicki Schellhase =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:26:24 -0500 Subject: Favorite parts of the Bible. From: hu jiena Hi y'all, I hope you can tell me your favorite parts of the Bible so that we can recite them together. =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:26:44 -0500 Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note From: "Florence Scholl" Hi to everyone, I am still trying working on 11Peter:3 and am on the last few verses. Then I will have completed the Book of Peter, but I need an effective way to reveiw on a consistent basis. I am still looking for a software program that is easy to use. If anyone knows of one, please let me know. Thanks. Florence in Shawano, Wisconsin -----Original Message----- From: Kenneth Flye To: biblememistar.ca Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 4:41 PM Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note >I am still on-line and have a effective way of memorizating scriptures -- >in >fact, I will be starting a class next month -- I hope! > >God Bless! > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Roger E. Doriot >To: >Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 9:27 PM >Subject: Re: Bible Memory List Administrator's Note > > >> >> > I have not heard anything from any of the 437 members of the list >> >> > for a >> >> > few weeks so I just thought I would just drop a note and say "How's >> >> > the >> >> > memorization going?" >> >> Sorry, we've been away in the jungle away from the computer for some >weeks. >> Personally, I'm presently reviewing about 600 verses, 20 or so verses >each >> evening of the month, verses that I've learned in the past, repeating >each >> month at this for the time being. >> >> Roger Doriot in Irian Jaya >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > =============================================================================== Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 4:26 PM Subject: Re: Bible verses in Spanish? From: "LDelbridge" Dear Vicki I would suggest you contact http://www.gospelcom.net/lockman/ and ask about their Spanish translation. In Christ, Lee Delbridge LDelbridgemsn.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Vicki Schellhase To: Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 4:26 PM Subject: Bible verses in Spanish? > Hello, all! > > Mamie's post reminded me that I've been wanting to ask about Spanish > Bibles. > Does anyone have a recommendation for which Spanish version is a good, > accurate translation (i.e., as close to KJV or NJKV as possible)? > > My children and I are discussing the possibility of trying to learn the > Spanish translation of our Bible verses along with the English. Has anyone > ever tried this? I'd love to hear from you if so. > > Blessings, > Vicki Schellhase > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:28:35 -0500 Subject: Re: Mamie -- Psalms From: Ariane Korth Hello everybody, I really love the 2 samples of psalms that can be downloaded at www.Hosanna.org (recordings --> music --> psalms)! They give me an idea of what the psalms may have sounded like in Bible times. Ariane "Elphick, David (WS)" schrieb: > > Hello Mamie, > > A thought that I've yet to put into practice regarding the Psalms is to buy > a CD or tape with them put to music as they are intended. Learning songs is > a lot easier than learning text. > > Cheers and God Bless > David > =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:28:54 -0500 Subject: Re: Favorite parts of the Bible. From: I have been memorizing larger portions of Scripture with the help of suggestions from the good folks on the list. I am finding though, that my daily Bible study and meditation is directing me in just WHAT portion to memorize. For instance, as I was concentrating on the first chapter of John (a favorite passage), I was just overwhelmed (again!) with the eternal existence of our Lord, His activity in creation, and the wonderful, unfathomable fact that He intervened in the course of history to become one of us! Because this passage impressed me so, I could not leave it for weeks, and of course it was a very simple chapter for me to memorize. I am studying other larger passages now that focus on these supernatural activities. I cannot emphasize enough that the memorization comes easier as we STUDY the Word, MEDITATE on it, and INTERNALIZE it. One of the most useful activities that I have found which promotes this learning is "journaling the Word". First, I paraphrase the passage to speak to my own life situation. Sometimes I "pray" the words - maybe just praising the Lord for the promises there, sometimes confessing an attitude or other sin, and sometimes interceding for the one the Spirit lays on my heart. But I write all this down. As the passage takes on personal meaning, I am better able to retain the KJV words (which is the version I prefer for memorization). I may spend a week to several on one passage as the Spirit gives new meaning, and until the Spirit leads me to move on. A valuable by-product of this effort is that I have a record of my spiritual journey, and it is a true blessing to go back and see how the Lord has led, and really count His blessings. One other is that it is a permanent record of how one person has come to trust the Lord more and more, and as my children and their children, and theirs, read these journals after I am gone, I have prayed that they will be affected by what they read. This may be a different approach to memorization, but it is the one which "works" for me (changes me!). =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:29:00 -0500 Subject: Re: Hi my name is Jeremy... From: Jeremy: Only one suggestion I would add to others - if you can, get a friend to memorize with you. It's just so much easier - there is accountability, and you are able to encourage each other. How wonderful to hear that there are still young people who have a thirst for the knowledge of God. He truly will reward your efforts by revealing Himself and His will for you as you spend time in His Word. God bless! Geri in Alabama =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:29:55 -0500 Subject: Re: Bible verses in Spanish? From: Theresa George I was wondering about Spanish translations too. I would like to memorize the Scripture in Spanish at the same time I'm memorizing it in English but, like you said, I'm not sure what translation to use. I'm looking forward to hearing if there is anyone who knows which one is best. God bless! Theresa George Vicki Schellhase wrote: > > Hello, all! > > Mamie's post reminded me that I've been wanting to ask about Spanish > Bibles. > Does anyone have a recommendation for which Spanish version is a good, > accurate translation (i.e., as close to KJV or NJKV as possible)? > > My children and I are discussing the possibility of trying to learn the > Spanish translation of our Bible verses along with the English. Has anyone > ever tried this? I'd love to hear from you if so. > > Blessings, > Vicki Schellhase =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:30:00 -0500 Subject: Re: Bible verses in Spanish? From: "D Porro" I may be able to help you, I am naturally bi lingual in English and Spanish. I am from Gibraltar, at the southern tip of Spain a British Colony. From experience and i can tell you if you are using KJV in English an exact word for word equivalent in Spanish is Reina Valera. I pray you find this helpful tuyo en Cristo Jesus Derek =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:30:18 -0500 Subject: Re: Anyone like to help out?! :) From: Bob Phillips Hi everyone, My name is Bob Phillips. Wanted to let everyone know who are Mac users (such as myself) that there is a real nifty program that is available for free download called QuickJournal that is real neat for prayer planning and Bible memorization. It is available at the URL listed below: Blessings, Bob Phillips http://www.macapp.com/quickjournal.html ===============================================================================