“I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart” (Psalm 119:11)
Index To Posts In The “Scripture Memory” Series
Scripture Memory–Part 1 “Thoughts From The Mind of God ”” Scripture Memory The Easy Way!”, tells about how all Scripture originated as thoughts in the Mind of God, and how He longs for us to know what His thoughts toward us are.
Scripture Memory–Part 2 “The Benefits of Scripture Memory” Trying to list all the benefits of Scripture memory would be like trying to count all the stars at night. So to make the point that Scripture is beneficial, I chose ten that have been extremely beneficial and helpful to me.
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Putting all ten into one article would make it too long, so I wrote each one as a separate article.
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Putting all ten into one article would make it too long, so I wrote each one as a separate article.
Click the link at left to view / close the list of articles describing benefits God has for you, and that He wants you to have.
Part 2-1 “Scripture Memory Benefit: Truth Sets You Free!” Jesus lists the benefits we will have and the relationship with Him we will have IF we remain in His Word.
Part 2-2 “Scripture Memory Benefit: Freedom From Demon-Induced Fear” This article shows how Satan and his demons are the cause of most of your fears.
Part 2-3 “Scripture Memory Benefit: Inexpressible Joy” This article shows how you can have joy in spite of difficult circumstances.
Part 2-4 “Scripture Memory Benefit: PERFECT peace” What else do you know of in this world that is perfect — that cannot be improved upon. Nothing! But when your life is surrendered to God, and His thoughts are in your mind throughout the day, He keeps you in PERFECT PEACE!
Part 2-5 “Scripture Memory Benefit: Divine Protection From Demons” The Word of God is our weapon against the devil. The battle takes place in our minds, and we win the battle with Scripture. But we can’t run for our Bible when we need help. We have to have “hidden His Word in our hearts”. Scripture memory!
Part 2-6 “Scripture Memory Benefit: CONTENTMENT! Discover how it’s possible to be content. If your goal has always been “more / bigger / newer” you will never be satisfied, because there is always more to be had. When your needs are met, get off the treadmill.
Part 2-7 “Scripture Memory Benefit: Mercy, New Every Morning!” God’s mercies are new every morning. Even though you made a mess of things, our God is a God of steadfast love and another chance. Why? Because He still has an assignment for you to complete.
Part 2-8 “Scripture Memory Benefit: God Is Always With You!” We know on an intellectual level that God is everywhere. But you have a free will, so He won’t force His help upon you. It’s vital, then, to know how to turn to Him in trouble, so He can help you in your time of need.
Part 2-9 “Scripture Memory Benefit: God Works All Things Together For Good!”
Part 2-10 “Scripture Memory Benefit: God rejoices over you with singing!” Here’ you’ll see that God is not mad AT you; He’s mad ABOUT you!
Scripture Memory–Part 3 “No Hunger For Scripture Memory? Here’s Why!” This article explains why you don’t feel true spiritual hunger — at least, not at first. But once you know this, you can choose to ignore your feelings and begin Scripture memory by faith.
Scripture Memory–Part 4 “What The Devil Does NOT Want You To Know!” Seven ways by which the devil will try to keep you from doing Scripture memory. Satan and his demons DO NOT want you to know any of this, and they REALLY don’t want you to pay attention to what I’m saying and actually do what I’m urging. Hell is trembling!
Scripture Memory–Part 5 “How To Do Scripture Memory!” Here are practical, detailed instructions on how to get started. This article includes links to PDF files you can download for free to help you start your Scripture memory program. No more excuses! Get started!
Scripture Memory–Part 6 “What To Expect!” In this article I will describe what you will see happening to you as you choose to follow the directions presented in the previous articles. There are three levels: Discipline, Desire, and Delight!
Scripture Memory–Part 7 “Scripture Memory — Speaking God’s Word” This article shows how we can access the power of God by simply speaking His Word over our situations. No, it won’t get you a new car, but it will protect you from the devil. Personally, I much prefer His protection. I already have a car. BUT… Did you know that when you speak His Word out loud, your voice becomes His voice? Jesus said so!
Scripture Memory–Part 8 “Scripture Memory — The Importance Of Praising God< " God loves it when we acknowledge all that He as done for us by praising Him. Besides that, there are practical benefits to praise Him throughout each day.
Part 9 is not completed yet. I will add it soon ~ jan
Part 9: RESOURCES: Bible teaching via Radio Bible teaching ministries / Audio tapes / CD’s, MP3’s DVD’s; Online Bible sites such as: Bible Gateway, Blue Letter Bible, Search God’s Word, etc.
Additional Scripture Memory Articles:
Delight ”” The Joy of Scripture Memory At first Scripture memory is a discipline. Press on, and becomes a desire. Keep going, and God’s Word becomes “a joy and the delight of your heart”. This article is not a heavy theological teaching. God’s own Words say it best. Here you’ll see verses intended to point you to this biblical principle: internalizing (memorizing / living by / spreading) God’s Word leads ultimately to Joy in the LORD! Realize: these verses convey thoughts first formed in eternity past, in the Mind of God!
Keep The Momentum It’s easier to KEEP doing Scripture memory than it is to START doing it!! Just as an object in motion tends to stay in motion, in the same way doing Scripture memory daily becomes easier once you have formed a habit of doing it. GET STARTED! And whatever you do, DO NOT let your feelings vote on whether or not your should do Scripture memory. Your feelings ”” your “flesh” ”” will always vote NO!
How To Banish Unwanted Thoughts “Not every thought you think you thought is a thought you thought!” Satan and his demons have the ability to inject thoughts right into our minds. Their purpose is to trick us into doing things that lead us away from God and ultimately to hell.
Did I Make A Difference? “Is it absolutely true that there is no absolute truth?” In this true story, I’ve described two conversations with a man named Tom. Following the worldview of the post-modern society we live in, Tom believed that “truth” was relative–could be different for each person. In the first conversation, I stupidly maneuvered him into this logical trap: it is absolutely true that there is no absolute truth. I regretted that later. Then one day, the door opened for me to make God’s case for the truth.