Giving!

GIVING! 2 Corinthians 9: 7,8
7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
8And God is able to make all grace abound to you,
so that in all things at all times,
having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9: 7,8

GIVING! Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38

GIVING! Matthew 6:3,4
3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Armor of God!

This helps to remember easily	Body part	WEAPON	WHAT	HOW
TOP	Head	HELMET	Thoughts –	by the blood of Christ SALVATION
MIDDLE	Waist	BELT	Truth	God. We cant go out without wearing a belt, coz your dress may fall apart!We ought to be ashamed if we are lying.
BOTTOM	Feet	SHOES	Readiness	Gospel of peace
BODY	Heart	BREASTPLATE	Keep your heart right	By Righteousness.
HANDS	Left Hand	SHIELD	Defend	With Faith
	Right Hand	SWORD	Attack!	with Word of God.

Dressing for the battle, from Dr. Charles Stanley.

Lord by faith this morning I am putting on the girdle of truth because I want to walk in truth today. I’m putting on the breastplate of righteousness because I want you to guard my emotions today. I’m putting on the boots of the preparation to be ready to stand firm, to stand firm in my relationship with you God because I have the Peace with you. I’m taking the shield of faith because I am going to trust you God today for everything. I’m putting on the helmet of salvation today because I want you to guard my thinking all day long. Don’t let me think the wrong things. I take the sword of the Spirit, your precious word. I want you to bring it to mind every time I get tempted, tested, and tried. And today I want to walk as a Well Armed Solider of the Son of God. And today I want Satan to be defeated every time he fires one of those things at me and I want to thank you God that it will be deflect by the shield of Faith. And I will be victorious today.
AMEN

Tips & Tricks!

We are not alone! It feels so good to know!

Here are some super cool links that got me hooked to this.
http://www.memoryverses.org/why.htm
http://www.carm.org/how-to-memorize-scripture ( This is short and super cool stuff!)
http://www.mentoring-disciples.org/HowToMem.html
http://www.godsquad.com/discipleship/memorization.htm
Fun facts about bible
http://christianteens.about.com/od/understandingyourbible/qt/NumberFacts.htm

& as you already now know.
TIPS
1. Read the BIBLE passage before and after the verse to understand the context.
2. Read it aloud, make it yours! Read aloud, with different intonation, to make it sink in.
3. Memorize as “ TOPIC -Reference, Verse, reference.”
4. Have small cards ( Post it notes) with the verse written legibly on it and carry it in yr wallet/purse. Stick it in your room/mirror or yr desk.
5. Revise all the previous verses. Revise alone, or with someone, whenever you can. waiting in q /walking/standing/sitting/eating.
6. "A passage of scripture is not to be considered as memorized until you have reviewed it 100 times. "
7. Encourage and motivate your partners to learn. Be accountable to one another.
8. If you get stuck, don’t worry. We ALL get stuck.DONT GIVE UP! More we get stuck, more we learn, and more we wont forget.
9. Understand each verse and relish them. ( don’t byheart as Sunday school kids)
10. Don’t blame yr partner for not learning. Partners are just for motivating you to revise more and to be accountable. Lets do our own homework ;)
11. Share any of your favorite verses (3 under a topic. )

The Race!

THE RACE! Hebrews 12:1,2

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:1,2

THE RACE! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.1 Corinthians 9:24-27

THE RACE! 2 Timothy 4:7,8

7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.2 Timothy 4:7,8

TIME

TIME Ecclesiastes 3:11 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time.He has also set eternity in the hearts of men;yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11

TIME Psalms 31:14,15 But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." 15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Psalms 31:14 ,15

TIME Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

27 books of NT!

The Gospels.

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acronym ARC

Acts

Romans

Corinthians I&II

Acronym GEPC ( Like Gypsy)

Galatians

Ephesians

Philipians

Colossians

All Ts. Big, smaller, smallest.

Thessolonians I& II

Timothy I&II

Titus

The one who wears Tie is Phil and Phil is a He. ( I couldn’t think much here L)

Titus. Overlap to remember

Philmon

Hebrews

Now follows the disciples’ books.

James My favorite book

Peter I &II

John I& II &III

You cant miss the last two!

Jude has just one chapter

Revelation.

39 OT books of the Bible!

Yes, we can learn all 39 BOOKS of the old testament in order. Not difficult at all!

It helps to remember the HISTORY books as stories.
How did it all start?
The beginning Genesis. Story about Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph in Egypt..
The Departure from Egypt. Exodus. Exodus means departure in Latin.
Rule book- Leviticus,
Number book, Number
Recap- Deuteronomy.
So those are the 5 books of Moses.
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After Moses dies, who takes over? Joshua.
Joshua
After Joshua dies, who takes over? The judges.
Judges.
After Judges come Kings. But King David, can’t come before his grandpa Boaz.
So here comes Ruth
Ruth.
Before kings come, we need Samuel to anoint them
Samuel I & II
Kings I & II
Chronicles I & II Recap of Kings
End of kings,God punishes, people are exiled. And FEW exiled Jews, Return to the desolate Israel.
Under the leadership of ..
Ezra
Nehemiah
During exile, there is a queen..
Esther.
Here ends the HISTORY BOOKS.
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ODD man out.
JOB.
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POETRY BOOKS begin
Acronym : PEPSI - mixed up. PPESI. PESI!
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes.
Song of Solomon.
Isaiah.
(Use Overlap to remember the next book )
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Next 5 books are the MAJOR Prophets.
Acronym Alphabet IJKL ignore K-Kings.
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations.

Remember the acronym LED.
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
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Now the final 12 MINOR Prophets.
LED ( the light emitting diode) light glOws...
Here comes 5 books which have ‘O’ in them.
hOsea. God made him marry a prostitute :O
jOel.. prophesy of HolySpirit in the old testament!! Joel 2:28 :O
amOs. He was a shepherd turned prophet!! :O
Obadiah.Has just 1 chapter. ( remember as Obey, next one disobeys!) :O
JOnah. Yes, he’s the one who disobeyed. :D

Alphabetical Acronym M & N!
Micah (It rhymes with Jonah  )
NaHum. ( Next book starts with H)

Acronym HZHZ
HaBakkuk
ZePhaniah ( you can remember as BP to know the order of HZHZ)
Haggai
Zechariah .

Last book
Malachi!


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BP- Not Beulah princess :P Bible and Prayer!

Verses so far

Word- Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’”. Matthew 4:4
Word Hebrews 4:12 ,13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12 ,13
Word 2Timothy 3:16,17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Word 2Timothy 3:16,17

Identity Psalms 139:13,14 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that FULL well. Psalms 139:13,14
Identity 2 Corinthians 4: 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.2 Corinthians 4: 7-10
Identity Ephesians 5:1 1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5:1 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Salvation Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.And are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus Romans 3:23,24
Salvation Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Salvation 1 John 1:8-9 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9

Rejoice Habakkuk 3:17,18 17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Rejoice 1 Thess 5:16-18 16Be joyful always; 17pray continually; 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess 5:16-18
Rejoice Phil 4:4-5 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

PROMISES ISAIAH 43:1,2 1 But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze. ISAIAH 43:1,2
PROMISES ISAIAH 42:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ISAIAH 42:10
PROMISES ISAIAH 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint. ISAIAH 40:31

LOVE Romans 8:38,39 For I am convinced that
neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38,39
LOVE John 3:16
“For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
LOVE Psalms 145:8
The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
Psalms 145:8
LOVE 1Corinthians 13:4,5
4Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud. 5It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
6Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
7It always protects,always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres
LOVE Mark 12:30,31
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart and
with all your soul and
with all your mind and
with all your strength.
The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
There is no commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:30,31
LOVE John 15:12
My command is this:
Love each other as I have loved you
13Greater love has NO ONE than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends

FORGIVING Matthew 18:21,22
21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked,
"Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me?
Up to seven times?"
22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Matthew 18:21,22
FORGIVING Mark 11:25
And when you stand praying,
if you hold anything against anyone,
forgive him, so that your Father in heaven
may forgive you your sins.
Mark 11:25
FORGIVING Colossians 3:13
13Bear with each other
and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13

PEACE Philipians 4:6,7
6Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philipians 4:6,7
PEACE John 14:27
Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and
do not be afraid. John 14:27.
PEACE Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace
him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you
Isaiah 26:3

PATIENCE Psalms 37:7,8
Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for Him
do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret - it leads only to evil.
Psalms 37:7,8
PATIENCE Galatians 5:22,23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22,23
PATIENCE Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer .
Romans 12:12

ATTITUDE TOWARDS WORK Colossians 3:23,24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men,
24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving
Colossians 3:23,24
ATTITUDE TOWARDS WORK I Peter 5:6,7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand,
that he may lift you up in due time.
7Cast all your anxiety on him, because,
he cares for you.
I Peter 5:6,7
ATTITUDE TOWARDS WORK Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time we will reap a harvest
if we do not give up.Galatians 6: 9

BATTLE 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.
4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.
On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God,
and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
BATTLE Ephesians 6:10-12
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11Put on the full armor of God
so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers,
against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:10-12
BATTLE 1 Peter 5:8- 7
8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

EASTER John 11:25,26
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
John 11:25,26
EASTER Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
EASTER Colossians 2:14,15
14having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. 15And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
Colossians 2:14,15

FAITH EYES Hebrews 11:1,6
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:1,6
FAITH EYES 2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,
but on what is unseen.
For what is seen is temporary,
but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18
FAITH EYES 2 Corinthians 5:7
We live by faith, not by sight.
2Corinthians 5:7

Welcome!

I have a bad memory, and have blamed it all my life for remembering names, dates, and numbers. But in Jan 2010, God helped me see, that I don't fail to remember my address, books, movie names, song lyrics, certain quotes, many people names. And I read that the human brain can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica!

The verses I memorised at Sunday class as a kid- 1 verse per week, well I hardly remember them. May be it was memorised, because I have to.

So here I am, because I 'want to' learn God's words. Not just to recite them whenever I want to, but to make it my own. Down in my heart. That I will depend not on the belief superficialy, but because His word says so. I believe his words are sharper than the double edged sword, and when I obey and live his word, that he will renew me as he has promised.

Benefits of memorising are in http://www.memoryverses.org/. It is not a time pass, not a joke. It needs committment, and dedication.

Bunch of like minded friends at work, got excited too, and we memorise 3 per week. This blog keeps track of all the verses we have learnt. Thank you for reading. And join us, if you 'want to'.