[caww]

I agree though I am not one to memorize scripture as many have done thru Bible College. Rather as you mentioned it seems during my time of devotions and study viewing a particular verse or verses over and over as you study seems to fix them within...though you are probably right making an effort to memorize likely is quite helpful.

I do remember making a jingle for my sons to remember the books of the Bible when they were youngsters....not realizing that would stick with me as well! Ha!

Can’t imagine those who have memorized chapters and books! My feeble mind would unfortunately not stay fixed on thatth that for long... I’d have to dig deeper to see more of what I’m attempting to memorize...

[reaganaut]

I’m in the middle of that. While we did have to memorize Bible verses at Bible College, most of the ones I have memorized come from when I worked in AWANA clubs right after I left Mormonism. Listening to kids recite verses they had memorized, especially the basic plan of salvation, not only taught me those verses but also helped in my transition out of Mormonism and into Christianity.

Many of those verse come back to me when I am witnessing to the LDS but when I am doing research I dive much deeper into the Word and often go back to the Original languages. I find that when I thoroughly study a topic, I also often memorize the passages I am working on, so it goes both ways.

Also, never discount the power of the Holy Spirit, oftimes He will bring to mind a verse or part of a verse that I don’t have memorized but know enough to look it up or find it in my Bible or online. :)

Boat, where did you attend?

[boatbums]

You'd be surprised how much our old brains can still do! Not only did we do memorization, but we also did them in conjunction with the studies of them. Some classes were an entire semester on one book alone. This is a trick I would use: write the verse on a 3x5 card and the reference (Book/chap/ver) on the other side. Then go through them every day, several times a day, even at work. In the morning and before you go to bed, are also good times to do this.

Regarding the jingles, that's the only way I can spell ENCYCLOPEDIA today. Mickey Mouse Club!