Tips For Memorizing Scripture

01

Just Do One Verse

Don't start with a whole chapter.

Start with one verse. Review it daily. Once it feels easy, add another one.

02

Start With Verses You Already Know

You probably already have a few verses half-memorized.

John 3:16. Genesis 1:1. The Lord's Prayer. Psalm 23. Romans 8:28.

Add them to your memory list and review them daily. Familiar verses give you momentum and help you start ruminating on Scripture right away.

03

Make It A Daily Habit

Pick a trigger.

When you wake up. After breakfast. Before bed. After you brush your teeth. Before you open social media.

Attach memorization to something you already do every day.

04

Memorize Verses That Matter To You

Start with verses that are already meaningful to you. Don't memorize for the sake of memorizing. You probably don't need to start with genealogies.

05

Memorize Verses About Memorizing

You need to be convinced something matters before you will actually do it. So if that's an issue for you, then start here.

"This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night..."

"I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You."

06

Pray For The Desire

God can change your desires if you ask him.

"For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose."

07

Use a tool

A good system makes the habit easier.

rum1n8 makes it easy to keep track of your verses and tells you what to review next.

08

Review Daily

The point is not to memorize a verse and move on. The point is to ruminate on God's truth every day.

Every review brings the word back into your mind. Even if you need the app. Even if you cannot recite it perfectly.

You are still feeding on Scripture. So keep reviewing.

09

Engage Multiple Senses

Say it out loud. Type it. Listen to it. Write it with pen and paper. Sing it. Rap it. Draw it.

The more senses you engage, the better it will stick.

10

Use Your Verses In Real Life

Use any excuse to rehearse your verses. Bring them up in conversation. Use them when praying for yourself and others.

Don't be afraid of getting it wrong in front of others. Just laugh it off and keep going.

You may also encourage others to join you in memorizing Scripture.