You must Memorise Bible Verses

Text Joshua 1:1-10 What does it mean to memorise? In psychology, memory is an organism’s ability to obtain, store, retain and subsequently retrieve information. The act of memorization is a deliberate mental process undertaken in order to store in memory for later recall. Memory is the treasure of the mind: Proverbs 2:1, Proverbs 3:1-2, Psalm 119: 4, 9, 11, 18, 27, 103. Reasons to Memorise Scriptures * God commanded us to speak or recite the book of the law, Joshua 1:8, 2 Corinthians 3:6 * It renews and transforms us to be heavenly minded. Romans 12:2 * The Word would become Spirit that quickens and gives life. John 6:23 * Memorising and obeying the Word of God keeps a Christian from sinning Psalm 119:11 * It has power to cleanse and purify our hearts. Psalm 119:9 * It is a major weapon or sword a Christian uses to fight demonic forces and fight temptation. Ephesians 6:17 * Blessings, prosperity and good success follow those that keep the Word of God. Joshua 1:8 * It assists us in worship Psalm 119:89 * Memorizing provides the material to meditate on Joshua 1:8 * It is a major catalyst for effective prayer 2 Chronicles 6:16-17 * A Christian must be effective in the study of the Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 * It helps a Christian not to be deceived by false doctrines Ephesians 4:14-15 * The Words of God are everlasting. Matthew 24:35 * Jesus Christ memorized Scripture as did the Apostles Luke 4:4, Luke 19:46, 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 * Reciting memorized Bible verses helps in evangelism Acts 2:14-18 Conclusion Every Christian must persevere with great delight in the discipline of Scriptural memorization RCCG UK Adult Sunday School every Sunday at 10am-10:45am