Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 22:03:55 -0500 Subject: introduction From: "James Dorman" Hello All! I am James Dorman, a pastor who has recently become very convicted about = memorizing Scriptures. I have started with verses concerning the Word = of God itself and that is making my conviction and commitment grow even = more. I look forward to the discussions and the mutual support we can = offer each other as we hide God's Word in our hearts.. =============================================================================== Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 22:34:55 -0500 Subject: Memorise with me? From: "Peter Reynolds" Hi! A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? Regards Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 22:34:52 -0500 Subject: Re: introduction From: Welcome to the List! Just wanted to say that some time ago I was convicted by Scripture about Itself of the importance of memorizing Scripture. Those were the first verses that I undertook as a program of memorization to "hide in my heart". When a pastor quotes Scripture from memory instead of always having to read, it says to me that pastor LOVES the Word. =============================================================================== Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 10:35 PM Subject: RE: Memorise with me? From: "P. Whitsitt" Peter, I would love to memorize passages with you. I am afraid to admit that my level of retention is not equal to that of my enthusiasm. I will wait to hear from you. Patricia Whitsitt Memphis, Tennessee -----Original Message----- From: Peter Reynolds [mailto:ReynoldsPlineone.net] Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 10:35 PM To: biblememistar.ca Subject: Memorise with me? Hi! A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? Regards Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 22:34:37 -0500 Subject: subscription From: hello Praise God I would like to subscribe I memorize Scriptures daily, morning noon and night reginacaeaol.com =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 22:09:22 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: Sterling G Smith Peter, I would love to memorize with you!! My e-mail is fbfdjuno.com I look forward to hearing from you! Sterling Smith Dallas, Texas ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 22:09:10 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From:a Morgan) Peter Reynolds wrote: > > Hi! > > A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = > memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = > never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > > Regards > > Peter Reynolds > Lochcarron, Scotland how do you do it together over the net??? please let me know. thanks. =============================================================================== Sent: Saturday, July 17, 1999 5:34 AM Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: Melonie Gobel What do you have in mind, Peter? Share with us, and let us see who is game. Regards, Melonie E. Gobel ----- Original Message ----- From: Peter Reynolds To: Sent: Saturday, July 17, 1999 5:34 AM Subject: Memorise with me? > Hi! > > A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = > memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = > never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > > Regards > > Peter Reynolds > Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 16:54:14 -0500 Subject: New to list From: "Scott, Allison, Joshua & Jacob" My name is Scott Norwood and I am a librarian working for the USAF in Suffolk County, England. A few months ago I read the archives for this list and have been lurking for most of a month. I have really enjoyed and learned a lot about memorizing the Word from this list. I have been working at relearning the verses I learned in my youth (I am 44 now). I have recently chosen the "Sermon on the Mount" as my first major project. If anyboy else is working on this I would love to hear from them - or from anyone with any suggestions as to how to memorize any particular piece of it. My sons (ages 7&8) took part in Awanas for the first time this past year - beginning this fall I will be helping with the Awana group at the base chapel and learning verses along with the kids, so I will be accountable to the kids for those verses. In the meantime - thanks so much for all the postings to this listserv as they have been a real encouragement to me toward disciplining my self toward "hiding the word in my heart." =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 16:54:22 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: Don Myers Gosh I would like to see us use the list to challenge each other to memorize specific scriptures each week. Then share are success's and keys learnings from the experience. Don Myers ===================== Peter Reynolds wrote: > Hi! > > A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = > memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = > never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > > Regards > > Peter Reynolds > Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 16:55:42 -0500 Subject: Scripture Memory- This maybe useful for you From: Don Myers An Advanced Scripture Memory Program by Greg Herrick, Th.M. greghbible.org Introduction Earlier in the year the BSF web site posted a scripture memory program to help people get the word of God into their lives. It was well received and for that reason we have chosen to expand it and include more verses on a broad range of topics. There are approximately 200 verses covering broad areas of theology and ministry. We hope you learn a ton and enjoy the material! Let me reiterate a few comments I made about scripture memory in the last program we offered. These are important and worth repeating: First, memorizing the Bible is one of the best ways to "get the Bible into your life" on a daily basis. The moments spent in memorization and meditation pay off rich dividends in your relationship with God, with others in the body, and indeed in explaining the gospel to those who have not yet heard. I have personally seen the lives of countless people, including myself, enriched as a result of Scripture memorization and meditation. Second, some people want to memorize, but often fail as the result of lack of a plan. The following is an attempt to provide a plan/structure for Scripture memory. Third, seek God in prayer for the strength and the discipline to memorize his word. Find a friend and the two of you encourage each other to memorize verses. Fourth, when memorizing a verse, diligently read the context before and after in order to correctly understand what the verse means. I like to write out in a sentence or so, how a verse relates to its context (i.e., the paragraph or book as a whole). Fifth, repeating the verse aloud several times immediately after memorizing will help you retain it. Sixth, prayerfully reviewing a few of your verses daily will help you to remember them for present and future use. Seventh, meditate on the word of God as you memorize it, asking God what he means by the verse in its context and also what he wants to communicate to you through the verse. Prayerful meditation will lead to personal application which in turn, if done in a personal and honest way, leads to a deeper spiritual life and increased love for people. This is the goal of Scripture memory. The outline below is composed of ten sections: I) The Bible; II) God; III) Jesus Christ IV) The Holy Spirit; V) Angels VI) Man and Sin VII) Salvation VIII) The Church IX) End Times; X) The Gospel. These categories are generally recognized as providing an organized structure for the main areas of scriptural revelation. Within each one of these sections we have a further breakdown, though more could be added. There is, nonetheless, enough material here to keep a person going for a long, long time. A few of the verses have been repeated a couple of times in the outline. If you come across a verse that you had previously memorized under a different category, try to understand what it is in the verse that allows it to stand under this new category as well. Many verses contain a lot of information that cannot be exhausted under a single category heading. People often ask the pace at which a person ought to memorize verses. The best idea is to go at a rate that is manageable for you, but also challenges you to keep learning. For most people, the best plan is perhaps one or two a week. Generally speaking, I have placed two verses under each of the following sub-categories, though obviously the Bible has many verses that could be listed. By memorizing two and understanding their contexts you can complete one topic per week and begin the exciting process of comparing Scripture with Scripture. (There are enough verses here, at the rate of two per week, to memorize for about two years!! So have fun!) I. The Bible A. Its Authority 1. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." 2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. B. The Need To Study and Meditate on the Bible 1. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 2. 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. C. Scriptural Examples of People Studying and Obeying God’s Word 1. Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. 2. Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. II. God A. He is Creator 1. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2. Revelation 4:11 You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. B. He is a Trinity 1. Ephesians 1:3 (The Father is God) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ 2. Hebrews 1:8 (The Son is God) But about the Son he says, "Your throne O God will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom." 3. Acts 5:3-4 (The Spirit is God. See below under IV. A. 1) 4. Deuteronomy 6:4 (His Essential Unity; there is only one God) Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. C. His Power 1. Jeremiah 32:17 Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. 2. Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. D. His Knowledge and Wisdom 1. Jeremiah 10:12 But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. 2. Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! E. His Presence 1. Jeremiah 23:24 (God is omnipresent) "Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD. F. His Sovereignty 1. Ezekiel 12:28 "Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: None of my words will be delayed any longer; whatever I say will be fulfilled, declares the Sovereign LORD.’" 2. Ephesians 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will G. His Love 1. Psalm 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love 2. 1 John 4:10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. H. His Holiness 1. Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? 2. Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed. I. His Faithfulness 1. Lamentations 3:22-23 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 2. 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. J. His Immutability (God does not change) 1. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 2. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. III. Jesus Christ A. His Deity 1. Hebrews 1:8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom." 2. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. B. His Humanity 1. Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. 2. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. C. His Crucifixion 1. Mark 15:24 And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get. 2. John 19:18 Here they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. D. His Resurrection 1. Acts 2:24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 2. 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. E. His Exaltation 1. Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. 2. Ephesians 1:18-21 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20 which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. IV. The Holy Spirit A. His Deity 1. Acts 5:3-4 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God." B. His Personality 1. 1 Cor 2:11 (He Thinks) For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 2. Ephesians 4:30 (He Feels) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 3. 1 Cor 12:11 (He Acts cf.; we will learn this verse under the work of the Spirit in gifting believers, but go ahead and memorize it now if you like). All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines. C. His Work 1. In Revelation and Inspiration a. 2 Samuel 23:2 The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. b. 2 Peter 1:20-21 (cf. also Acts 1:16; 1 Cor 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16) Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2. In Creation a. Genesis 1:2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. b. Psalm 104:30 When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. 3. In the Life and Death of Christ a. Luke 1:35 (His Virgin Birth) The angel answered, ‘‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. b. Acts 10:37-38; Matthew 12:28 (Empowerment for Ministry and Miracles) 37 You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. c. Hebrews 9:14 (His death) How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! 4. In the Church a. 1 Corinthians 12:13 (His Baptizing) For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. b. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Ephesians 1:13 (His Sealing) 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 23 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. c. 1 Corinthians 3:16 (His Indwelling) Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? d. Ephesians 5:18 (His Filling) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. e. 1 Corinthians 12:11 (His Gifting) All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines. f. His Sanctifying Work (cf. Romans 15:16; Galatians 5:16; but see under Salvation below) V. Holy and Fallen Angels A. Holy Angels 1. Daniel 12:1 (cf. Job 38:6-7) At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. 2. Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? 3. 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism. B. Fallen Angels 1. Demons a. Ephesians 6:12 (Led by and carry out the Devil’s wishes) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. b. 1 Timothy 4:1 (They teach false doctrines) The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. c. 1 Samuel 16:14 (God uses demons for his own purposes) Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 2. Satan a. Ezekiel 28:14, 17 (His nature and fall) 14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones… 17 Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings. b. Job 1:12 (God controls him) The LORD said to Satan, "Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger." c. John 8:44 (He is a murderer) You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire . He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. d. 2 Corinthians 4:4 (The god of this world) The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. e. James 4:8 (He can be and must be resisted by Christians) Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. f. 1 Peter 5:8 (He is our enemy) Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. g. 1 John 5:19 (The whole world is under his influence) We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. h. Revelation 12:3 (He is compared to a dragon in terms of his fury) Then another sign appeared in heaven: an enormous red dragon with seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns on his heads. VI. Man and Sin A. Created by God 1. Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, ‘‘Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 2. Psalm 139:13-14 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. B. Fallen and Sinful 1. Romans 3:23 (All have fallen) For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 2. Ephesians 2:1-2 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3. James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. (Since James says that men after the fall are still made in the likeness of God, it follows that sin has not totally effaced God’s likeness or image in man.) VII. Salvation (Grace underlies all that God does in our salvation) A. Election 1. Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. 2. Ephesians 1:3-4 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. B. Calling 1. Romans 1:6 And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. 2. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. C. Believing Apart from Good Works 1. John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God 2. John 5:24 I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned. He has crossed over from death to life. 3. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 4. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 5. Romans 4:5 (read entire chapter and 5:1ff) However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. D. Justification 1. Romans 5:1 (cf. Romans 3:21-26) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ 2. Galatians 3:24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. E. Redemption 1. Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. 2. 1 Peter 1:18-19 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. F. Propitiation 1. Romans 3:25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 2. 1 John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. G. Reconciliation 1. Romans 5:10 For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 2. 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. H. Security 1. John 10:28-30 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 2. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 3. Romans 8:30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. I. The Spiritual Life 1. The Holy Spirit a. Two Positive Commands i. Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. ii. Galatians 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. b. Two Negative Commands i. Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ii. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 2. Faith a. Romans 4:20-21 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. b. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 3. Love a. John 13:34-35 34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. b. 1 Peter 1:22-23 22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 4. Daily Forgiveness a. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. b. Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 5. Humility a. Philippians 2:3-4 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. b. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. 6. Good Works a. Galatians 6:9-10 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. b. 1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. 7. Dependence on God a. 2 Corinthians 1:9 Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. b. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. c. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. J. Ministry 1. Obedience a. John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him. b. Philippians 2:12-13 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. 2. Preaching the Gospel a. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. b. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 3. The Great Commission a. Matthew 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. b. Colossians 1:28-29 28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. 3. Using One’s Gifts to Serve the Body a. Romans 12:7-8 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. b. 1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. VIII. Church A. Universal and Local 1. Colossians 1:18 (The universal body of Christ) And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. (Here the church is viewed as a single entity of which Christ is the head.) 2. 1 Corinthians 1:2 (A local expression of the universal church) To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: C. Leadership 1. Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 2. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. 3. 1 Timothy 3:1-13 (Know the context well and choose a verse or two that helps you understand and remember the passage as a whole.) 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. 8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. 4. 1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 5. Titus 1:7-9 7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. D. Ordinances 1. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (The Lord’s Supper—cf. also Luke 22:15-20) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which id for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 2. Matthew 28:19 (cf. Baptism—cf. also The Great Commission above under VI.J.2.a) IX. End Times A. Three Foundational Covenants in the Old Testament 1. Genesis 12:1-3 (Abrahamic Covenant) 1 The LORD had said to Abram, ‘‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. 2‘‘I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. 2. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (Davidic Covenant) 12 When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you. 16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever. 3. Jeremiah 31:31-33 (New Covenant) 31 "The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them," declares the LORD. 33 This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. B. Inaugural Fulfillment of the Covenants through Christ and in the Church 1. Luke 24:44 (Christ’s Coming, Death and Resurrection is integral to the fulfillment of his plan) He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 2. Acts 13:32-33 ("What God promised the fathers," i.e., the Jewish people, he has fulfilled—but not entirely yet) 32 We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers 33 he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. 3. Acts 1:6-7 (The implication that in this verse is that there is still more fulfillment to come in regards to the nation of Israel; cf. Romans 11:25-32) 6 So when they met together, they asked him, ‘‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 4. Acts 3:22-23 (There is still more to come concerning Christ’s reign on the earth) 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21 He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 5. Colossians 1:13-14 (The kingdom is present, but not consummated) 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. C. Complete Fulfillment of the Covenants in the Millennial Kingdom 1. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (The Rapture of the Church) 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 2. Matthew 24:21 (Great Tribulation) For them there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again. 3. Romans 11:26-27 (The Regathering of Israel) 26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. 27 And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins." 4. Revelation 20:4 (The Millennial Reign of Christ and His Saints—Church and Israel. Pay careful attention to Revelation 20:1-10. See also Revelation 5:10) D. Future Resurrection and Judgments 1. John 5:28-29 (All men will be resurrected and judged) 28 Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29 and come out—those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. 2. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 (Choose a verse that captures the sense of the whole passage). 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work. 14 If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. 15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames. 3. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 4. Revelation 20:11-15 (Choose a verse that captures the sense of the whole passage for you) 11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. 14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15 If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. E. The Eternal State 1. Revelation 21:3-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." X. The Gospel (Summary Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4) A. All Men Are Sinners 1. Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 2. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. B. Death and Judgment Is The Penalty For Sin 1. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 2. Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment. C. Christ Died To Pay The Penalty For Sin 1. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 2. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit. D. Good Works Will Not Save (If you have followed the course above you probably already know these verses) 1. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 2. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit E. People Must Believe In Him For Salvation 1. John 3:18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 2. John 5:24 I tell you truth, whoever hears is my word and believes me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. F. Assurance of Salvation 1. Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 2. 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. Greg Herrick graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with the Th.M. in 1994 and is working on his Ph.D. Greg and his wife are transplanted Canadians living with their four children in North Texas. =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:18 -0500 Subject: Encouraging Teenagers to Memorize? From: "Anne S" Hello all, Been enjoying reading the discussions, ideas and encouragements on this list about memorization. I'm looking for some ideas and encouragement for teenagers. I teach the high school Sunday School class at my church...relatively new to this position, started in March. They are good kids, small class, 6 or 7, depending who's in town and we've been working through a youth study on Romans with great discussions. But I've fallen flat trying to encourage them to memorize the key verses from the various sections of Romans. I printed out cards for them; I tried sharing how memorization has made a difference for me; and we have, I think, a good connection, overall. But they just didn't do it. Hmm....leadership gap here maybe. Need better motivators? Any ideas? Anne =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:13 -0500 Subject: I hope this e-mail is going to the right place From: Thanks for including me in your Bible Memorization group. My name is Robert Goar, and I am a chapel volunteer at the Idaho State Veteran's Home, Boise, Idaho. I believe that by memorizing Scripture, I'll be a more successful tool for our Lord Jesus. I minister to the veterans every Monday. Every other Monday I show a religious video to the folks at the Home, and then every other Sunday I help get the residents to the 2:45 p.m. chapel service. How often do you contact members? How many are there in the group? Where across the United States do they live? I hope this information about me is helpful. I'll look forward to hearing from you. Is there a charge for what you do? Sincerely, Robert Goar RGoar47642aol.com =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:17 -0500 Subject: Passage group proposals From: "Peter Reynolds" Hi all! A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages with me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole. That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, prophets, gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verses a fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and learn ten verses a week! I propose the following passages Group A: Psalm 72 Group B: Isaiah 40 Group C: John 14 Group D: Romans 8 Groups A and C would start on 1 August and have new verses on 15 August, Groups B and D on 8 August, their next passage 22 August and so on. If no-one objects I will announce the verses to be memorised on the Friday or Saturday before, trying to split the chapters into logical sections of 4 to 6 verses at a time. I also suggest that we should encourage discussion/shared meditation of the passages we are memorising. Messages relating to any group's passage, should have at the start of the subject line the group name, e.g. a message relating to Isaiah 40 should be headed Group B: .............. This will enable those not participating to ignore irrelevant messages. There will be no specific group membership, anyone can participate by just learning the verses, but obviously it will be great if folk make themselves known to each other and report progress. I hope this will prove successful and fruitful. Any practical modifications, please suggest early this coming week so we can get up and running at start of August God willing. Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:16 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: "Lloyd Douglas" Hi Peter: I believe that for us to develop consistency in memorizing Scripture we need to be held accountable. On this list I am interested in participating if there are a few others willing to focus on key verses or sections of Scripture and we would set specific timelines to complete our commitments. At present I am working through the verses in the Navigators 2:7 material for Courses 5 and 6 but I have also been working on Colossians 1. Further, I read through Proverbs on a regular basis as well as Psalms and I have started writing selected verses from those books and started to work on these as well. Let me know what you are interested in and maybe work could work something out. in Christ, Lloyd Douglas, Matt. 6:33 -----Original Message----- From: Peter Reynolds To: biblememistar.ca Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 8:07 PM Subject: Memorise with me? >Hi! > >A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = >memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = >never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > >Regards > >Peter Reynolds >Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:05 -0500 Subject: Re: New to list From:a Morgan) Scott, Allison, Joshua & Jacob wrote: > > My name is Scott Norwood and I am a librarian working for the USAF in > Suffolk > County, England. A few months ago I read the archives for this list and > have > been lurking for most of a month. I have really enjoyed and learned a lot > about > memorizing the Word from this list. > > I have been working at relearning the verses I learned in my youth (I am 44 > now). I have recently chosen the "Sermon on the Mount" as my first major > project. If anyboy else is working on this I would love to hear from them - > or > from anyone with any suggestions as to how to memorize any particular piece > of > it. > > My sons (ages 7&8) took part in Awanas for the first time this past year - > beginning this fall I will be helping with the Awana group at the base > chapel > and learning verses along with the kids, so I will be accountable to the > kids > for those verses. > > In the meantime - thanks so much for all the postings to this listserv as > they > have been a real encouragement to me toward disciplining my self toward > "hiding > the word in my heart." would be interested in memorizing the sermon on the mount. laura =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:08 -0500 Subject: Re: New to list From: Scott, I am working on Matthew 5, 6, & 7. I have 5 down pretty well, but am spending extra time making sure before going on. It has been a good experience and God has shown me many new things especially in the realm of how to love. Peace of Christ to You, Phil "Scott, Allison, Joshua & Jacob" on 07-20-99 04:54:14 PM Please respond to biblememistar.ca To: biblememistar.ca cc: Subject: New to list My name is Scott Norwood and I am a librarian working for the USAF in Suffolk County, England. A few months ago I read the archives for this list and have been lurking for most of a month. I have really enjoyed and learned a lot about memorizing the Word from this list. I have been working at relearning the verses I learned in my youth (I am 44 now). I have recently chosen the "Sermon on the Mount" as my first major project. If anyboy else is working on this I would love to hear from them - or from anyone with any suggestions as to how to memorize any particular piece of it. My sons (ages 7&8) took part in Awanas for the first time this past year - beginning this fall I will be helping with the Awana group at the base chapel and learning verses along with the kids, so I will be accountable to the kids for those verses. In the meantime - thanks so much for all the postings to this listserv as they have been a real encouragement to me toward disciplining my self toward "hiding the word in my heart." =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:11:14 -0500 Subject: re. New to list From: The Powells Welcome Scott! I too am working on the Sermon on the Mount - it is a fascinating piece of Scripture to memorize. I encourage other members of the list to pray about memorizing Matt.5-7 as it is very rewarding . I would be interested in comparing notes with you on our efforts. God Bless! Rick Powell P.S. to Dan Myer , The Advanced Scripture memory program looks great (it would take a person quite a while to work through this)! I will be taking a closer look at it as I am able. Thanks! =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 16:56:34 -0500 Subject: Re: Encouraging Teenagers to Memorize? From: "David McKay" Hi Anne You may find that in the future, when they really want to get to know God and His Word, that they remember your encouragement. Most Christians I know are not really interested in this level of commitment. I think it would help if you got some support from your minister and other congregational members. In our church, I think people think it is too difficult, and that it may turn people off if we ask them to memorise. David McKay musicfl.net.au =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 16:56:33 -0500 Subject: Re: Encouraging Teenagers to Memorize? From: Drake Mariani Being a youth pastor was where Memlok Bible Memory System was born in my life. I worked with ONLY the leaders. It was a requirement (along with written devotions which we talked about each week). They eventually led the group from 60 to about 300 in a year by recruiting kids to a wed eve study they each led. Have you considered using the word pic idea i use? Whittier Christian High School did it with about 600 kids for 5 years here in CA. It has the 3 key ingredients (RAD) review (only 5 min/day 5 days a week), accountability, and desire (they LIKE the verse they select each week). Hope this helps! Drake At 7/24/1999, you wrote: >Hello all, >Been enjoying reading the >discussions, ideas and encouragements >on this list about memorization. > >I'm looking for some ideas and >encouragement for teenagers. >I teach the high school Sunday School >class at my church...relatively new to >this position, started in March. >They are good kids, small class, 6 or 7, >depending who's in town and we've >been working through a youth study >on Romans with great discussions. > >But I've fallen flat trying to encourage >them to memorize the key verses from >the various sections of Romans. I printed >out cards for them; I tried sharing how >memorization has made a difference for >me; and we have, I think, a good connection, >overall. But they just didn't do it. > >Hmm....leadership gap here maybe. >Need better motivators? > >Any ideas? > >Anne > > > > > > > Drake Mariani 800-373-1947 Memlok.Bible Memory memlokmemlok.com Free Brochure, Demo and Scripture memory Tips http://www.memlok.com Free stuff, Home-based Internet business and more: http://www.memlok.com/bargains.html =============================================================================== Sent: 25 July 1999 01:11 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: "Peter Reynolds" Lloyd As you'll no doubt have seen, due to the good response, I've now put forward proposals for groups. So far we have requests for the Sermon on the Mount to be added, but I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to add this. Maybe have a group C1 and C2 running in parallel. Regards Peter Reynolds Blythswood Bookshop Lochcarron, Scotland ----- Original Message ----- From: Lloyd Douglas To: Sent: 25 July 1999 01:11 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? > Hi Peter: > > I believe that for us to develop consistency in memorizing Scripture we > need > to be held accountable. On this list I am interested in participating if > there are a few others willing to focus on key verses or sections of > Scripture and we would set specific timelines to complete our commitments. > At present I am working through the verses in the Navigators 2:7 material > for Courses 5 and 6 but I have also been working on Colossians 1. Further, > I read through Proverbs on a regular basis as well as Psalms and I have > started writing selected verses from those books and started to work on > these as well. > > Let me know what you are interested in and maybe work could work something > out. > > in Christ, > Lloyd Douglas, > Matt. 6:33 > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Reynolds > To: biblememistar.ca > Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 8:07 PM > Subject: Memorise with me? > > > >Hi! > > > >A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = > >memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = > >never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > > > >Regards > > > >Peter Reynolds > >Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 16:56:41 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: I am interested. For about a year, I have been daily memorizing Scriptures. I write one or two in a 3x5 card and try to have them memorized before the end of the day. I like Isaiah and Zephaniah. =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 16:56:39 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: which group can I be in? =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 16:56:45 -0500 Subject: RE: Passage group proposals From: "Scott, Allison, Joshua & Jacob" Peter what do you think about adding Matthew 5-7 as a fifth group or as a replacement for John 14 (your gospel chapter) I do think that your proposal has the potential to be quite a blessing in my life as well as other scattered about the world who would like the encouragement to continue in their efforts to memorize. In gospel bonds, Scott ---------- From: Peter Reynolds[SMTP:ReynoldsPlineone.net] Subject: Passage group proposals Hi all! A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages with me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole. That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, prophets, gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verses a fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and learn ten verses a week! I propose the following passages Group A: Psalm 72 Group B: Isaiah 40 Group C: John 14 Group D: Romans 8 =============================================================================== Sent: 25 July 1999 22:56 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: "Peter Reynolds" Scott (and others) OK, by popular demand, we shall have the Sermon on the Mount too, starting at Matthew 5. I'll think further about how we'll fit it in, as I see what other responses we get over the next day or two. Regards Peter Reynolds Blythswood Bookshop Lochcarron, Scotland ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott, Allison, Joshua & Jacob To: Sent: 25 July 1999 22:56 Subject: RE: Passage group proposals > Peter what do you think about adding Matthew 5-7 as a fifth group or as a > replacement for John 14 (your gospel chapter) > > I do think that your proposal has the potential to be quite a blessing in > my > life as well as other scattered about the world who would like the > encouragement to continue in their efforts to memorize. > > In gospel bonds, Scott > > ---------- > From: Peter Reynolds[SMTP:ReynoldsPlineone.net] > Subject: Passage group proposals > > Hi all! > > A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages with > me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly > different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole. > > That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, > prophets, > gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verses > a > fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and > learn ten verses a week! > > I propose the following passages > Group A: Psalm 72 > Group B: Isaiah 40 > Group C: John 14 > Group D: Romans 8 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 16:56:47 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: I am not sure how to reach all those in the group who want to memorize Scripture. But I'll start by telling you who I am. My name is Robert Goar, and I live in Boise, Idaho. This coming October I'll be 70. My wife and I have two married daughters, and five grandchildren. I am retired from the Air Force, and also Boise's only daily newspaper. For three years I have been a chapel volunteer at the Idaho State Veteran's Home. I have many interests. The latest: I'm a volunteer neighborhood watch person, and I do my patrolling one night a week -- on my mountain bike. This involves two hours. When winter gets here I'll increase my patrol duties to two nights a week. That is when I again start attending Bible Study Fellowship. We meet one night a week - from 6:50 until 9:00 p.m. Since I am in the area I patrol on Friday, I'll just do some patroling then. We are nothing more than the eyes and ears for the Boise Police Department. They can't be everywhere, so our group do what they can to help control crime. But this is enough about me. I believe I'd like to be in Group C. I use John 14 a lot at the Veteran's Home. So many there are so close to eternity, that passages from the Book of John seem appropriate. Please let me hear from those of you who are in Group C. And also let me know how the Holy Spirit is changing your lives. Until later . . . In His Service Robert Goar =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:20:59 -0500 Subject: Re: [Passage group proposals] From: Matt Bradshaw Hi Peter: I am interested in memorizing Isaiah 40 (Group B) and Romans 8 (Group D).= This is a pretty large section of scripture to memorize. Hopefully, God = will help us apply it to our lives fairly quick. Prayerfully yours, Matt Bradshaw Mobile, Alabama = "Peter Reynolds" wrote: Hi all! A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages wit= h me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole= =2E That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, prophets, gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verse= s a fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and learn ten verses a week! I propose the following passages Group A: Psalm 72 Group B: Isaiah 40 Group C: John 14 Group D: Romans 8 Groups A and C would start on 1 August and have new verses on 15 August, Groups B and D on 8 August, their next passage 22 August and so on. If no-one objects I will announce the verses to be memorised on the Friday o= r Saturday before, trying to split the chapters into logical sections of 4 = to 6 verses at a time. I also suggest that we should encourage discussion/shared meditation of t= he passages we are memorising. Messages relating to any group's passage, should have at the start of the subject line the group name, e.g. a message relating to Isaiah 40 should be headed Group B: .............. This will enable those not participating to ignore irrelevant messages. There will be no specific group membership, anyone can participate by jus= t learning the verses, but obviously it will be great if folk make themselv= es known to each other and report progress. I hope this will prove successful and fruitful. Any practical modifications, please suggest early this coming week so we can get up and= running at start of August God willing. Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webm= ail.netscape.com. =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:21:08 -0500 Subject: RE: Encouraging Teenagers to Memorize? From: Melissa Bull Anne, Have you tried memorizing it during class time? If not, you could take five minutes each Sunday, or every other Sunday, and devote it to study of the memorization scripture. It would be a verse (I'm assuming) that you've already talked about, so you could give it to them and give them time to study it quietly. Then repeat it back and forth to each other, talk about the meaning to give their minds a short break, then repeat it again. Then at the end of class time, review it once more. I read something when I was learning a language that said that the best memory technique is to hear something and repeat it, to hear it 5 seconds later and repeat it, to be prompted for it one minute later, and again several minutes later. Then at the beginning of the next class you could review it. Being teenagers, another method to try is to let them set it to a rhythm and then rap it (using snaps and hand claps too). Putting scriptures to rhythm makes them easier to remember and embeds them deeper into memory. This method works better with longer sections, but I think they would find it really fun and would get excited about it. They would probably hate the idea at first (I'm not so far from teenage years so I remember these things :>) but would probably get used to it quickly and look forward to it. They could then use hand motions, etc to help them remember. The more senses used, the better they'll remember. A possible incentive could be recognition in the church - in our youth group, we had a Bible Quiz team, and in order to get a certificate, a person had to memorize an entire book of the bible, and quote each chapter with four or less mistakes to the youth leader, and one chapter to the church congregation during one of the smaller services. If you gave the group as a whole the opportunity to demonstrate what they've learned, they might be more eager to learn. If you went with the rapping idea, they might be excited to "perform" for the congregation. Or you could always use some sort of thing like an ice cream excursion when they all finish memorizing a set of scriptures. I don't know if these are things you've tried or would be interested, but maybe they've sparked other ideas in your mind. you know your youth and what might work with them. May God give you wisdom! Don't give up though . . . I wish I would have had more of an opportunity to memorize scripture in my youth group. I tried a little to do it myself, but had no motivation or support, since I wasn't in Bible Quiz. It's important for them to do it together to learn the value, so that when they get to college they'll do it for themselves. Melissa > -----Original Message----- > From: Anne S > Sent: Saturday, July 24, 1999 8:11 PM > To: biblememistar.ca > Subject: Encouraging Teenagers to Memorize? > > Hello all, > Been enjoying reading the > discussions, ideas and encouragements > on this list about memorization. > > I'm looking for some ideas and > encouragement for teenagers. > I teach the high school Sunday School > class at my church...relatively new to > this position, started in March. > They are good kids, small class, 6 or 7, > depending who's in town and we've > been working through a youth study > on Romans with great discussions. > > But I've fallen flat trying to encourage > them to memorize the key verses from > the various sections of Romans. I printed > out cards for them; I tried sharing how > memorization has made a difference for > me; and we have, I think, a good connection, > overall. But they just didn't do it. > > Hmm....leadership gap here maybe. > Need better motivators? > > Any ideas? > > Anne > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 22:27:27 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: Tracie Ogletree It's a great way to get kids to memorize scripture because they compete on it at local and nationalevents. As a coach I'm also able to teach them how to work as a team, and how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be interested in knowing more about this let me know.) I'm interested in knowing more about this! At 12:21 PM 7/26/99 -0500, you wrote: >Hi all... > >I think that you are right...that we need to help encourage each other >in our memorization and with that includes holding each other accountable. > >I'm envolved as a coach in "Bible Quizzing". It's a great way to get >kids to memorize scripture because they compete on it at local and national >events. As a coach I'm also able to teach them how to work as a team, and >how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be >interested in knowing more about this let me know.) > >The reason I brought that us is that my goal is to memorize this coming >years material with the kids I'm coaching. (I actually started before they >are). They (we) will be learning Galatians, Ephesians, Philipians, >Colossians, and Philemon. I'm currently through Galatians 4. > >I think someone mentioned working on Colossians, but it will be a little >bit before I get there. > >Another thought I would like to through out to the group for ideas about >holding each other accountable. I've been thinking of creating a web site >where people could tell what they are working on and others can maybe find >people to memorize passages/chapters/books, together. > >Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. > >Lee Schaeffer >lschaefferctv.org >Galatians 1:10 > > >> I believe that for us to develop consistency in memorizing Scripture we >> need >> to be held accountable. On this list I am interested in participating if >> there are a few others willing to focus on key verses or sections of >> Scripture and we would set specific timelines to complete our >commitments. >> At present I am working through the verses in the Navigators 2:7 material >> for Courses 5 and 6 but I have also been working on Colossians 1. >Further, >> I read through Proverbs on a regular basis as well as Psalms and I have >> started writing selected verses from those books and started to work on >> these as well. >> >> Let me know what you are interested in and maybe work could work >something >> out. >> >> in Christ, >> Lloyd Douglas, >> Matt. 6:33 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Peter Reynolds < >> To: biblememistar.ca < >> Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 8:07 PM >> Subject: Memorise with me? >> >> >> >Hi! >> > >> >A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start >= >> >memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has >= >> >never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? >> > >> >Regards >> > >> >Peter Reynolds >> >Lochcarron, Scotland >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:21:10 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: "Lee Schaeffer (nb.net)" Hi all... I think that you are right...that we need to help encourage each other in our memorization and with that includes holding each other accountable. I'm envolved as a coach in "Bible Quizzing". It's a great way to get kids to memorize scripture because they compete on it at local and national events. As a coach I'm also able to teach them how to work as a team, and how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be interested in knowing more about this let me know.) The reason I brought that us is that my goal is to memorize this coming years material with the kids I'm coaching. (I actually started before they are). They (we) will be learning Galatians, Ephesians, Philipians, Colossians, and Philemon. I'm currently through Galatians 4. I think someone mentioned working on Colossians, but it will be a little bit before I get there. Another thought I would like to through out to the group for ideas about holding each other accountable. I've been thinking of creating a web site where people could tell what they are working on and others can maybe find people to memorize passages/chapters/books, together. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. Lee Schaeffer lschaefferctv.org Galatians 1:10 > I believe that for us to develop consistency in memorizing Scripture we > need > to be held accountable. On this list I am interested in participating if > there are a few others willing to focus on key verses or sections of > Scripture and we would set specific timelines to complete our commitments. > At present I am working through the verses in the Navigators 2:7 material > for Courses 5 and 6 but I have also been working on Colossians 1. Further, > I read through Proverbs on a regular basis as well as Psalms and I have > started writing selected verses from those books and started to work on > these as well. > > Let me know what you are interested in and maybe work could work something > out. > > in Christ, > Lloyd Douglas, > Matt. 6:33 > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Reynolds > To: biblememistar.ca > Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 8:07 PM > Subject: Memorise with me? > > > >Hi! > > > >A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and start = > >memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement has = > >never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > > > >Regards > > > >Peter Reynolds > >Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 22:27:36 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: "Tom Tatlow" Greetings group! This is my first time to write to the group although I have been = following for a while. My wife and I are missionaries in South Africa = with Trans World Radio. My wife and kids are very active in memorizing = Scriptures but I must confess - I have not been as consistant as I = should. I would be very interested in memorizing Matthew 5 - 7 as some have = mentioned but would be willing in participate in the John 14 or Romans 8 = as well. What I would most like to see is the accountability of = participating with the group as others have said - "let us consider how = we may spur one another on to love and good deeds" Heb 10:24 May the Lord bless you and keep you as you serve Him. Your brother in Christ, Tom Tatlow =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:20:51 -0500 Subject: RE: New to list From: "Myron and Tamara Slover" -----Original Message----- From: prichus.ibm.com [mailto:prichus.ibm.com] Subject: Re: New to list Scott, I am working on Matthew 5, 6, & 7. I have 5 down pretty well, but am spendingextra time making sure before going on. It has been a good experience and God has shown me many new things especially in the realm of how to love. Peace of Christ to You, Phil ~~~ Hi everyone, This is the first time that I have responded to the group. I just wanted to say that the above sentence really caught my attention as the Lord has also been speaking to me on love, and about pursuing love. I have also been asking Him to show me how to do that. I have been studying and studying the Word lately so that I can have its wealth in my head and heart, but the Lord brought me to this passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing." and then, 1 Corinthians 14:1, "Follow the way of love...." I can have all the Word memorized and tucked away in my head and heart along with its understanding, but if I have not love, it is all nothing and worthless. Oh ladies and gentlemen, this spoke volumns to me. It was almost overwhelming--actually, it is. How am I to follow the way of love? I struggle daily with it as I tend to be very impatient, and unkind at times. Having alot of knowledge of the Word can make a person feel "proud" too (look at me, I know so much!!!) so that is not good either. Can we all join together daily and pray for one another that ALONG WITH memorizing the Word together, that we may excell in pursuing the way of love, and then the Word we have in our heads and hearts will bring more fruit. God bless you all and MARANATHA!!! Tamara Slover =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:20:55 -0500 Subject: RE: Passage group proposals From: "Myron and Tamara Slover" -----Original Message----- From: Scott, Allison, Joshua & Jacob [mailto:norwoodenterprise.net] Subject: RE: Passage group proposals Peter what do you think about adding Matthew 5-7 as a fifth group or as a replacement for John 14 (your gospel chapter) I do think that your proposal has the potential to be quite a blessing in mylife as well as other scattered about the world who would like the encouragement to continue in their efforts to memorize. ~~~~~~~~ Yes indeed, this will truly be a blessing!!! Tamara =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:21:03 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: John 14, that sounds good. Well, one thing the Holy Spirit does is He keeps getting me to apologize to people after I have offended them (intentionally or unintentionally). THis comes in handy in my nursing work. The patients see that I really care about them. Thanks Holy Spirit. =============================================================================== Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 22:27:44 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: You who are also with AOL, memorizing John 14 sounds super. I have used John 14 in my ministry at the Idaho State Veteran's Home, Boise, Idaho. But I do not limit what I discuss just to John 14. The Holy Spirit has helped me so much in all that I do. I hope He continues to bless all that we-all are trying to do. But what do we do other than memorize? Is there a weekly reporting period? With those who also have AOL, it is possible to chat. Chatting is wonderful. I do this quite often with our younger daughter in Colorado Springs. For now I'll close. Sincerely, Robert Goar RGoar47642aol.com =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:18:43 -0500 Subject: Re: [Passage group proposals] From: Love Angel Hi, I have been on this list for quite awhile, I would like to memorize Romans 8 group D,I've always had a hard time memorizing anything, But with God anything is possible. Love Angel Dallas Texas At 12:20 PM 7/26/99 -0500, you wrote: >Hi Peter: > >I am interested in memorizing Isaiah 40 (Group B) and Romans 8 (Group D).= > >This is a pretty large section of scripture to memorize. Hopefully, God = >will >help us apply it to our lives fairly quick. > >Prayerfully yours, > >Matt Bradshaw >Mobile, Alabama >= > > >"Peter Reynolds" wrote: >Hi all! > >A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages wit= >h >me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly >different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole= >=2E > >That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, >prophets, >gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verse= >s >a >fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and >learn ten verses a week! > >I propose the following passages >Group A: Psalm 72 >Group B: Isaiah 40 >Group C: John 14 >Group D: Romans 8 > >Groups A and C would start on 1 August and have new verses on 15 August, >Groups B and D on 8 August, their next passage 22 August and so on. If >no-one objects I will announce the verses to be memorised on the Friday o= >r >Saturday before, trying to split the chapters into logical sections of 4 = >to >6 verses at a time. > >I also suggest that we should encourage discussion/shared meditation of t= >he >passages we are memorising. Messages relating to any group's passage, >should have at the start of the subject line the group name, e.g. a >message >relating to Isaiah 40 should be headed >Group B: .............. > >This will enable those not participating to ignore irrelevant messages. >There will be no specific group membership, anyone can participate by jus= >t >learning the verses, but obviously it will be great if folk make themselv= >es >known to each other and report progress. > >I hope this will prove successful and fruitful. Any practical >modifications, please suggest early this coming week so we can get up and= > >running at start of August God willing. > >Peter Reynolds >Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > > > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webm= >ail.netscape.com. > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:18:22 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: Tom, we'll proceed with Scripture memorization. And we'll look forward to hearing what you have in mind for all of us. Where in Africa are you? Our neighbor's father was a medical missionary there -- but that was ages ago. And our neighbor's wife was also a teacher there. I'll have to ask her where she taught. She is originally from England. It sounds as if you have an exciting life. Serving Him is always interesting, and worthwhile. Its now 9:15 p.m. in Boise, and I had better "secure" for the night. I'll look forward to your next e-mail. God bless, and take care of yourself, and your family. Please tell me more about what you are doing. That is exciting. In His Service, Robert Goar RGoar47642aol.com =============================================================================== Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:18:27 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: sianny swandajani Hi Peter, this is my first time to participate in memorizing the Scripture ... and I would like to join group B(Isaiah 40) & D(Romans 8), I hope that God will help us all ... In Christ, Sianny =============================================================================== Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:54:15 -0500 Subject: GROUP C: and now Group S From: "Peter Reynolds" Hi! Further to my initial proposals, we have had considerable interest in running another group on the Sermon on the Mount. This will now run as an alternative to Group C, will be called Group S, and will also start next weekend, God willing. Look out for the announcement on Friday or Saturday of the relevant verses to be memorised during the following fortnight by Groups A and C / S ! Groups B and D will start one week later. Thanks to all who have responded. Please will any to whom I have not replied please forgive me! Regards Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:54:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Passage group proposals] From: I with you Angel, LOL I can memorize a paasage but the next day it's gone. :-( John =============================================================================== Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:54:10 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: Nancy Mordhorst I am a Teen Bible Quizzing coach also. Our season and meetings don't really start until fall, but I'll be teaching the Galatians, Ephesians, Philipians, Colossians, Philemon series. Maybe those of us involved in quizzing could form an accountability group for working on memorizing passages or books, as well as share teaching/coaching tips. I'd be interested. At 10:27 PM 7/26/1999 -0500, you wrote: >It's a great way to get kids to memorize scripture because they compete >on it at local and nationalevents. As a coach I'm also able to teach them >how to work as a team, and > >how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be > >interested in knowing more about this let me know.) >I'm interested in knowing more about this! > >At 12:21 PM 7/26/99 -0500, you wrote: > >>Hi all... > >> > >>I think that you are right...that we need to help encourage each other > >>in our memorization and with that includes holding each other >accountable. > >> > >>I'm envolved as a coach in "Bible Quizzing". It's a great way to get > >>kids to memorize scripture because they compete on it at local and >national > >>events. As a coach I'm also able to teach them how to work as a team, >and > >>how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be > >>interested in knowing more about this let me know.) > >> > >>The reason I brought that us is that my goal is to memorize this >coming > >>years material with the kids I'm coaching. (I actually started before >they > >>are). They (we) will be learning Galatians, Ephesians, Philipians, > >>Colossians, and Philemon. I'm currently through Galatians 4. > >> > >>I think someone mentioned working on Colossians, but it will be a >little > >>bit before I get there. > >> > >>Another thought I would like to through out to the group for ideas >about > >>holding each other accountable. I've been thinking of creating a web >site > >>where people could tell what they are working on and others can maybe >find > >>people to memorize passages/chapters/books, together. > >> > >>Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. > >> > >>Lee Schaeffer > >>lschaefferctv.org > >>Galatians 1:10 > >> > >> > >>> I believe that for us to develop consistency in memorizing Scripture >we > >>> need > >>> to be held accountable. On this list I am interested in participating >if > >>> there are a few others willing to focus on key verses or sections of > >>> Scripture and we would set specific timelines to complete our > >>commitments. > >>> At present I am working through the verses in the Navigators 2:7 >material > >>> for Courses 5 and 6 but I have also been working on Colossians 1. > >>Further, > >>> I read through Proverbs on a regular basis as well as Psalms and I >have > >>> started writing selected verses from those books and started to work >on > >>> these as well. > >>> > >>> Let me know what you are interested in and maybe work could work > >>something > >>> out. > >>> > >>> in Christ, > >>> Lloyd Douglas, > >>> Matt. 6:33 > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: Peter Reynolds < > >>> To: biblememistar.ca < > >>> Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 8:07 PM > >>> Subject: Memorise with me? > >>> > >>> > >>> >Hi! > >>> > > >>> >A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and >start > >>= > >>> >memorising a passage together. But for some reason the arrangement >has > >>= > >>> >never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? > >>> > > >>> >Regards > >>> > > >>> >Peter Reynolds > >>> >Lochcarron, Scotland > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:54:03 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: "James Dorman" I'd love to join the Isaiah 40 group B. That chapter has always been one of my favorites. My office is filled with pictures and figurines of eagles based on the last few verses in that chapter. Keep me posted. James -----Original Message----- From: Peter Reynolds To: biblememistar.ca Date: Saturday, July 24, 1999 6:30 PM Subject: Passage group proposals >Hi all! > >A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages with >me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly >different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole. > >That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, >prophets, >gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verses >a >fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and >learn ten verses a week! > >I propose the following passages >Group A: Psalm 72 >Group B: Isaiah 40 >Group C: John 14 >Group D: Romans 8 > >Groups A and C would start on 1 August and have new verses on 15 August, >Groups B and D on 8 August, their next passage 22 August and so on. If >no-one objects I will announce the verses to be memorised on the Friday or >Saturday before, trying to split the chapters into logical sections of 4 to >6 verses at a time. > >I also suggest that we should encourage discussion/shared meditation of the >passages we are memorising. Messages relating to any group's passage, >should have at the start of the subject line the group name, e.g. a >message >relating to Isaiah 40 should be headed >Group B: .............. > >This will enable those not participating to ignore irrelevant messages. >There will be no specific group membership, anyone can participate by just >learning the verses, but obviously it will be great if folk make themselves >known to each other and report progress. > >I hope this will prove successful and fruitful. Any practical >modifications, please suggest early this coming week so we can get up and >running at start of August God willing. > >Peter Reynolds >Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > =============================================================================== Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:54:17 -0500 Subject: Re: Passage group proposals From: Hello, I am new to this email distribution on scripture memory. What are the "Groups A, B, C, D, etc" you keep refering to? Becky rjw159aol.com =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:36:06 -0500 Subject: GROUP A: passage for 1-14 August From: "Peter Reynolds" Hi! I am pleased to announce that the verses to be memorised by group A in the fortnight starting on Sunday 1 August are Psalm 72: 1-5. For further info see the passage groups explanation page at: http://website.lineone.net/~reynoldsp/memgroups.htm Best wishes for every success in memorising, and I hope that we will receive blessing from this, rather than getting big-headed! I find it difficult to concentrate on Bible-reading, but find that when I memorise the words I actually meditate on them and get benefit. Kind regards Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:36:04 -0500 Subject: GROUP C: passage for 1-14 August From: "Peter Reynolds" Hi! I am pleased to announce that the verses to be memorised by group C in the fortnight starting on Sunday 1 August are John 14: 1-6. For further info see the passage groups explanation page at: http://website.lineone.net/~reynoldsp/memgroups.htm Best wishes for every success in memorising, and I hope that we will receive blessing from this, rather than getting big-headed! I find it difficult to concentrate on Bible-reading, but find that when I memorise the words I actually meditate on them and get benefit. Kind regards Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:36:02 -0500 Subject: GROUP S: passage for 1-14 August From: "Peter Reynolds" Hi! I am pleased to announce that the verses to be memorised by group S in the fortnight starting on Sunday 1 August are Matthew 5: 1-6. For further info see the passage groups explanation page at: http://website.lineone.net/~reynoldsp/memgroups.htm Best wishes for every success in memorising, and I hope that we will receive blessing from this, rather than getting big-headed! I find it difficult to concentrate on Bible-reading, but find that when I memorise the words I actually meditate on them and get benefit. Kind regards Peter Reynolds Lochcarron, Scotland =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:35:47 -0500 Subject: organizing the memorization groups From: "Anne S" Would it be useful to have a web page listing the groups who are memorizing various passages of scriptures for reference for those visiting this list? And even, if desired, it could tracking progress of group members. Could even have a fill in the blank form to add your name to any of the groups or to update your memorization progress. If someone sends me the various groups to start, I can create such a site. =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:35:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Passage group proposals] From: "Faith Howarth" I always have a hard time memorizing anything also. Is it possible to have a group for us who want to memorize smaller portions at a time? Thanks Faith ----Original Message----- >From: Love Angel [SMTP:ilovejesusticnet.com] >To: biblememistar.ca >Cc: >Subject: Re: [Passage group proposals] >Type: IPM.Note >Date: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 8:40 AM > >Hi, I have been on this list for quite awhile, I would like to memorize >Romans 8 group D,I've always had a hard time memorizing anything, But >with God anything is possible. > >Love Angel >Dallas Texas > > > > > > > >At 12:20 PM 7/26/99 -0500, you wrote: >>Hi Peter: >> >>I am interested in memorizing Isaiah 40 (Group B) and Romans 8 (Group D).= >> >>This is a pretty large section of scripture to memorize. Hopefully, God = >>will >>help us apply it to our lives fairly quick. >> >>Prayerfully yours, >> >>Matt Bradshaw >>Mobile, Alabama >>= >> >> >>"Peter Reynolds" wrote: >>Hi all! >> >>A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages wit= >>h >>me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly >>different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a whole= >>=2E >> >>That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, >>prophets, >>gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five verse= >>s >>a >>fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and >>learn ten verses a week! >> >>I propose the following passages >>Group A: Psalm 72 >>Group B: Isaiah 40 >>Group C: John 14 >[Message truncated] =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:35:44 -0500 Subject: Re: Memorise with me? From: PEGGY A DEEM I am also a Bible Quizzing coach and would be interested in a group for those involved in coaching. THis is my second year coaching. We are also doing I & II Thess. Have a great day!! With HIS Love, Peggy On Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:54:10 -0500 Nancy Mordhorst writes: >I am a Teen Bible Quizzing coach also. Our season and meetings don't >really >start until fall, but I'll be teaching the Galatians, Ephesians, >Philipians, >Colossians, Philemon series. Maybe those of us involved in quizzing >could >form an accountability group for working on memorizing passages or >books, >as >well as share teaching/coaching tips. I'd be interested. > >At 10:27 PM 7/26/1999 -0500, you wrote: >>It's a great way to get kids to memorize scripture because they >compete >>on it at local and nationalevents. As a coach I'm also able to teach >them >>how to work as a team, and >> >>how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be >> >>interested in knowing more about this let me know.) >>I'm interested in knowing more about this! >> >>At 12:21 PM 7/26/99 -0500, you wrote: >> >>>Hi all... >> >>> >> >>>I think that you are right...that we need to help encourage each >other >> >>>in our memorization and with that includes holding each other >>accountable. >> >>> >> >>>I'm envolved as a coach in "Bible Quizzing". It's a great way to get >> >>>kids to memorize scripture because they compete on it at local and >>national >> >>>events. As a coach I'm also able to teach them how to work as a >team, >>and >> >>>how to win and lose with the correct attitute. (if any of you may be >> >>>interested in knowing more about this let me know.) >> >>> >> >>>The reason I brought that us is that my goal is to memorize this >>coming >> >>>years material with the kids I'm coaching. (I actually started >before >>they >> >>>are). They (we) will be learning Galatians, Ephesians, Philipians, >> >>>Colossians, and Philemon. I'm currently through Galatians 4. >> >>> >> >>>I think someone mentioned working on Colossians, but it will be a >>little >> >>>bit before I get there. >> >>> >> >>>Another thought I would like to through out to the group for ideas >>about >> >>>holding each other accountable. I've been thinking of creating a web >>site >> >>>where people could tell what they are working on and others can >maybe >>find >> >>>people to memorize passages/chapters/books, together. >> >>> >> >>>Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. >> >>> >> >>>Lee Schaeffer >> >>>lschaefferctv.org >> >>>Galatians 1:10 >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>> I believe that for us to develop consistency in memorizing >Scripture >>we >> >>>> need >> >>>> to be held accountable. On this list I am interested in >participating >>if >> >>>> there are a few others willing to focus on key verses or sections >of >> >>>> Scripture and we would set specific timelines to complete our >> >>>commitments. >> >>>> At present I am working through the verses in the Navigators 2:7 >>material >> >>>> for Courses 5 and 6 but I have also been working on Colossians 1. >> >>>Further, >> >>>> I read through Proverbs on a regular basis as well as Psalms and I >>have >> >>>> started writing selected verses from those books and started to >work >>on >> >>>> these as well. >> >>>> >> >>>> Let me know what you are interested in and maybe work could work >> >>>something >> >>>> out. >> >>>> >> >>>> in Christ, >> >>>> Lloyd Douglas, >> >>>> Matt. 6:33 >> >>>> -----Original Message----- >> >>>> From: Peter Reynolds < >> >>>> To: biblememistar.ca < >> >>>> Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 8:07 PM >> >>>> Subject: Memorise with me? >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >Hi! >> >>>> > >> >>>> >A couple of times I've arranged with folk on this list to try and >>start >> >>>= >> >>>> >memorising a passage together. But for some reason the >arrangement >>has >> >>>= >> >>>> >never got anywhere. Anyone fancy doing this? >> >>>> > >> >>>> >Regards >> >>>> > >> >>>> >Peter Reynolds >> >>>> >Lochcarron, Scotland >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________________ =============================================================================== Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:35:08 -0500 Subject: RE: Passage group proposals From: Melissa Bull i'm interested in doing all four groups. it's goingt o be awesome to have such support from you all! Melissa > -----Original Message----- > From: James Dorman [SMTP:LANDMARKGLADE.NET] > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 1999 1:54 PM > To: biblememistar.ca > Subject: Re: Passage group proposals > > I'd love to join the Isaiah 40 group B. That chapter has always been one > of > my favorites. My office is filled with pictures and figurines of eagles > based on the last few verses in that chapter. > > Keep me posted. > > James > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Reynolds > To: biblememistar.ca > Date: Saturday, July 24, 1999 6:30 PM > Subject: Passage group proposals > > > >Hi all! > > > >A few days ago I asked whether anyone would like to memorise passages > with > >me, and several responded. But their requirements were all slightly > >different, so I am putting the following proposals to the list as a > whole. > > > >That we have four groups to memorise passages from each of Psalms, > >prophets, > >gospels, and epistles. Each group would aim to memorise about five > verses > >a > >fortnight. So if you were faster than that you could join all four and > >learn ten verses a week! > > > >I propose the following passages > >Group A: Psalm 72 > >Group B: Isaiah 40 > >Group C: John 14 > >Group D: Romans 8 > > > >Groups A and C would start on 1 August and have new verses on 15 August, > >Groups B and D on 8 August, their next passage 22 August and so on. If > >no-one objects I will announce the verses to be memorised on the Friday > or > >Saturday before, trying to split the chapters into logical sections of 4 > to > >6 verses at a time. > > > >I also suggest that we should encourage discussion/shared meditation of > the > >passages we are memorising. Messages relating to any group's passage, > >should have at the start of the subject line the group name, e.g. a > >message > >relating to Isaiah 40 should be headed > >Group B: .............. > > > >This will enable those not participating to ignore irrelevant messages. > >There will be no specific group membership, anyone can participate by > just > >learning the verses, but obviously it will be great if folk make > themselves > >known to each other and report progress. > > > >I hope this will prove successful and fruitful. Any practical > >modifications, please suggest early this coming week so we can get up and > >running at start of August God willing. > > > >Peter Reynolds > >Lochcarron, Scotland > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ===============================================================================