Category: Memorize

Have you ever spent much time digging into Psalm 119? Most people seem to dread it because it is so long. But it is one of my favorite Psalms. It’s all about God’s Word. Completely. In fact, I counted 178 references to God’s Word in 176 verses. That’s pretty incredible to me. This week’s passage…

One of my favorite book in the Old Testament is Jeremiah. Some people think I’m crazy for that. God makes some incredible promises to the Israelites through Jeremiah. I understand that these promises were made to the ancient Israelites contextually. But God is a God who does not change. And many of the promises found…

Last year, I worked to memorize the entire Sermon on the Mount. The continuity was really amazing, and I was able to watch to see how each week built upon the previous ones. This year, I want to take a different approach. I’ve identified several different passages that stand out to me and seem to…

In 2011, I memorized the Sermon on the Mount. It went pretty well, although there were weeks where I struggled a bit. However, I know Matthew 5, 6, and 7 better than I ever have before. And portions of those chapters come to mind all the time now, exactly when I need them. That’s one…

Today, we finish the Sermon on the Mount. This week is simply the wrap up, testifying to the authority of Christ’s teachings. Here’s the passage: Matthew 7:28-29. Congratulations! Join me next year for more memorization. Did you make it? Let me know in the comments.

This week’s passage concludes the section we started last week on the wise and foolish builders. Jesus has equated wisdom with listening to and obeying his words. Take a look at the passage in Matthew 7:26-27.   Last week, we looked at the positive side of the equation, the wise homeowner. This week, we are…