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    An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture
    An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture
    An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture
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    An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture

    By Dr. Andrew Davis

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    Prepare to embark on one of the most rewarding exercises of spiritual and mental labor anyone could ever attempt. Many Christians have at least a few Bible verses committed to memory, but An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture encourages Christians to ramp up Scripture memorization. Daily procedures and techniques guide the reader through memorizing entire chapters and books of the Bible at one time. Author and pastor Dr. Andrew Davis has used these proven method to commit 35 books of the Bible to memory over the course of his ministry.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmbassador International
    Release dateNov 22, 2016
    ISBN9781620203798
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    • 5/5
      Taught me a new way to learn scripture. It encouraged me to memorize scripture more. Short and easy to read/understand
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      I really appreciate the strategy and practicality of these memorization tactics. Very thankful and glad to find such a resource.
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      I've been following this method for nearly two years now, and it works! More than that, it's a wonderful approach to getting to know Scripture on a much deeper level. Highly recommended!
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      I really appreciated the step by step instructions for memorizing large books. It's a practical system for memorization.

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    An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture - Dr. Andrew Davis

    Table of Contents

    Title Page

    Copyright Information

    Scripture Memorization Commanded

    The Benefits of Scripture Memorization

    Overcoming Excuses for Not Memorizing

    Memorizing Books Is Better Than Memorizing Individual Verses

    Making the Commitment Before God

    Choosing Your First Book

    Surveying the Terrain

    Daily Procedures

    Long-Term Retention and/or Moving On to Other Books

    Memorizing Long Books & Memorizing Faster

    Also by Andrew M. Davis

    Contact Information

    An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture

    © 2014 Dr. Andrew M. Davis

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    eISBN: 978-1-62020-379-8

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    Scripture Memorization Commanded

    Welcome to the rich and challenging journey of extended memorization of Scripture! You are about to embark on one of the most searching and rewarding exercises of spiritual and mental labor anyone could ever attempt: the memorizing of whole chapters and books of the Bible. This effort will challenge you to the depths of your being. Not simply because memorizing is hard work (it is), but because the verses themselves will search your souls with the light of God’s perfect Word. Some days memorizing is harder than others, and it gets harder as you get older and busier. But the rewards of knowledge of God’s Word and of growing intimacy with Christ will make all your labor in the face of these challenges worthwhile.

    As you face the challenges of extended memorization, it is good to know whether God is commanding you to do this. Scripture is very clear that God does not want us to innovate when it comes to pleasing Him: He wants simple obedience. To obey is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). Jesus said If you love me, you will obey what I command (John 14:15). Now the incredible beauty of the Christian life is that we learn that the Lord will enable us to keep all His commands by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel 36:27 promises that God will put His Spirit in

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