Ok, so I memorized the whole thing in 8th grade or thereabouts... but it's been a while. I figure if I memorize something that should at least have a brain map in there somewhere, then it'll get me into the habit of memorizing without the agony of never remembering what I was memorizing.
I'm in the general area of Philippians 1:15 so far, and I say as much as I remember most nights as I'm going to sleep after trying to add a few more lines right before turning off the light, then try to remember several times during the day also. So far, so good.
I'm also planning on studying some of the key words and thinking about why Paul put the content in the letter... his circumstances, what he's talking to the Philippians about, how the things he says show his relationship with the people and Christ, what things I learn about God. I'm also using the verses as I pray for people, thinking of ways Paul's prayers apply to people I know.
It's very interesting. I like it, and I think once I get the habit going I'll probably say the verses to and eventually with the kids in the mornings. I figure it won't hurt them, and maybe they'll decide they want to be able to say whole books of the Bible too. There's something to be said for knowing the whole story when you're picking verses out of your head in a stressful situation.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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I really like the concept of getting behind Paul and what he was thinking, what the circumstances were, etc. It makes for a much more meaningful approach to scripture and tends to make things much clearer. Well said!
Blessings!
CH
PS - Thanks for the jewelry link, too. My wife will most definitely enjoy that. (Though my wallet won't).
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