Why and How to Memorize Scripture

Ryan Weingartner

There are many benefits to memorizing Scripture that are referenced in the Word itself and that we can observe ourselves. Memorizing scripture can impact our lives in many areas in ways that other forms of study might not. Ryan explains many different helpful strategies for memorizing Scripture along with their advantages and disadvantages. He also give suggestions of verses to start with that will help to begin memorizing Scripture.

The Ways of Knowing

Jim Leffel

Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Two Lepers

Jim Leffel

2 Kings 5:1-27

Jim Leffel discusses a tale of two lepers, Naaman and Gehazi, which reveals elements of Biblical irony. Naaman was an honorable Aramean army captain and far from God while Gehazi was Elisha's servant. Naaman eventually humbled himself and trusted in God's grace. His life was transformed and he sought God's reputation over this world, while Gehazi's life was destroyed as he sought the world and misrepresented God.\r\n

Crossing the Jordan

Josh Benadum

Joshua 4:8-24

In order to continue to conquer the land of the Canaanites, the Israelites had to cross the Jordan River, which was a dangerous prospect and a great unknown. It represented a defining moment--something that all of us experience as we are faced with the choice to invite Christ into our life, deciding to live for Him, facing major opposition, speaking up for God, or making a major life decision. This passage teaches us strategies for dealing with these times, including preparing ourselves, letting God lead, taking the first step of faith He asks, and then remembering and sharing what you learn.

Elisha and the Widow

Jim Leffel

2 Kings 4:1-7

An impoverished widow cries out to Elisha while she is in crisis. In general, poverty has deeply personal, spiritual, and communal dimensions; thus, a millionaire can have an impoverished inner life. Like the widow, we can present all we have to God and take steps of faith to allow Him into our poverty and find help. Like He did with the widow, God uses community (i.e. the church) to help those without material and/or spiritual resources.\r\n

Everything is Going According to Plan Part Two

Chris Hearty

Romans 11:1-36

Paul continues his argument that God's plan for Israel has not failed. On the contrary, it is bigger than anyone could have imagined. Anyone who believes, and receives the free gift of salvation, becomes a part of God's grand plan. God has neither forgotten not rejected Israel. He will in due time return His attention to restoring Israel.

Easter/The Resurrection

Ben Foust

1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Paul explains to the Corinthian church the importance of the resurrection to the Christian faith-- a historical event corroborated by substantial evidence. Because of Jesus' resurrection, believers in Christ can be confident that we too will one day be raised to eternal life with him.

Abraham

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 12:1-15:6

The story of Abraham demonstrates how unlikely people can be used by God for great things when they have a willingness to act on God's truth while depending on God to perform His will. Like Abraham, everyone can receive right standing with God and participate in His plan when they put their faith in Him.

God's Covenant with Abraham

Gary DeLashmutt

Genesis 12:1-3

Find out why many scholars think the Abrahamic Covenant is the most important passage in the Bible and why God picked Abraham. God did the heavy-lifting in this bilateral treaty but Abraham responded in faith to His initiative. What is our response to God's initiation in our lives?