I have decided to get serious about memorizing scripture. I have never really developed the discipline. The other day I came across the following blog post on the ESV.org blog while checking out their new study bible (which is incredible if you have seen it yet -go here). I would like to share the blog with you and some other helpful resources.
Here is the initial blog post that I read:
http://www.esv.org/blog/2008/07/memorizing.ephesians.provocations
Then…
http://timmybrister.com/2008/07/12/memory-moleskine/
Listen to this excellent interview of Dr. Andy Davis:
He also preached on this subject at a recent Founders Conference which is very helpful:
Watch the following for inspiration:
http://www.esv.org/blog/2006/11/watch.heb.9.10.ferguson
http://www.esv.org/blog/2008/10/psalm.145.ferguson
If you have a little more time here is the recitation of all of the book of Hebrews: http://www.esv.org/blog/2007/09/ferguson.hebrews.complete
I will be posting on my memorization experience over the next 26 weeks.
Thanks for this post, Michael! What an encouragement! I have been neglecting my own memorizing goal of 1 John, and it is very inspiring to have talked to you about it, and also to see these videos of not only reciting, but of this man speaking the Word with a passion that reflects the impact of the passage. Thanks for the renewed desire to hide God’s Word in my heart that I might not sin against Him.