[stephanos]

I've started to memorize Scriptures, and am having difficulties linking verses to references. I started memorizing Jude by doing two verses a day and am on verses 24-25 and it is becoming clear that keeping verses linked to the verse number in my brain is a big obstacle for me. Anyone have any practical advice on this?

Much Love in Christ Jesus,
Stephen

[Renee]

Stephanos,

I can not remember scripture references at all, My Lord and the Apostles never quoted them. I do not memorize scripture verses, I hide them in my heart and it is amazing how My lord calls them to mind when I need them. (Not that I ever not need them.) It is more important to have the Lord's words then it is know the references.

Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Off course with SWORDSEARCHER it is easy to find the references if you need them.

[stephanos]

I am sure people have their reasons for not wanting to know references, but since I am a warrior for Christ Jesus, and my weapon is the Word of God, it is my desire to have a well rounded knowledge of it. This means that I can point people to book chapter and verse whenever I speak the words I've written upon my mind. I can assure you, the advantages of taking the time to memorize references with the Scripture outweighs the extra work. Truly, knowing God's word is a priviledge and obligation, and I take it serious; so should all Christians. I'll tell you one thing, it amazes me how much more knowledgable muslims are of their koran (you could practically insert any religion and their writtings) than we Christians are of the Holy Bible (I of course speak in generalities here). There is a battle going on in this world, both seen and unseen, and I intend to be equipped to do what I can in service of my Master.

for Jesus' sake,
Stephen

PS - I wonder how often you have your SWORDSEARCHER around when someone calls you on something you quote from Scripture. If I found myself never having to backup what I claimed to have read in the Scriptures I would wonder if I truly were living an abandoned life for Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Woe to those that blend in with this world!

[Renee]

I did not say I do not want to, I said I can not. At my age I can't even remember what I am supposed to do at times.

[Biblestudent]

Originally Posted by Renee

I did not say I do not want to, I said I can not. At my age I can't even remember what I am supposed to do at times.

Me, too! At my age, I can't remember things
Aloha, Renee!

[Brother Tim]

If you are saying that you are trying to include the verse reference as part of the memorization, I can't be much help. If, however, you are trying to remember the reference so that you can locate the verse when needed, then you might try to connecting the idea of the verse with the general area (book, chapter). My father had an excellent memory, and was able to connect like this. I on the other hand must carry my laptop just about everywhere so that I have some degree of intelligence nearby. I suffer from too many years of Dr. Pepper abuse. Thank the LORD for SwordSearcher!

[Gord]

Originally Posted by Brother Tim

I suffer from too many years of Dr. Pepper abuse. Thank the LORD for SwordSearcher!

ROFL