Memorizing the Bible is a key spiritual discipline. “Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee,” is a passage that I have memorized from childhood.

Memorizing and meditating on the word of God is commended in the Bible and important for our well being.

Tips:

  • Set aside a fixed time and place to memorize.
  • When reciting, your aim is to be able to say the verse as smoothly and as accurately as if you were reading it off of a page to a group of people. If you have to hem and haw or pause for a long time and think, then it’s not solid enough in your brain. Keep reciting and practicing.
  • For reviewing, take 30-60 seconds here and there without diverting from regular life, and insert recitation into the short passive moments, like in the bathroom, driving, etc.
  • Put a screenshot of the verse on your phone lock screen.
  • Try the Bible Memory App
  • Journal on the passage you are memorizing.

My personal process:

Family process:

When we memorize with kids, it is all oral since half our kids can’t read yet.

  • Break into a manageable chunk, usually 10-15 words.
  • Say the chunk aloud with words displayed (usually on a tv) five times.
  • Say the chunk without words five times.
  • Give each person a chance to say it until we can all say it without error.
  • Repeat the process and review at breakfast and bedtime.