“God’s Word must be so strongly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence in our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions. One of the most effective ways of influencing our minds is through memorizing Scripture. David said: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11 KJV) To memorize Scripture effectively, we must have a plan. The plan should include a selection of well-chosen verses, a practical system for learning those verses and a systematic means of reviewing them to keep them fresh in memory.” (The Pursuit of Holiness – Jerry Bridges p.86)
HIDE: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11
SEEK: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Isaiah 55:6
I am challenging all the Sunday Schools in the state of Alabama to put forth the effort to memorize these KJV A~Z Scriptures as a local church YOUNG & OLD.
AWARDS: It would be nice for each church to have awards for those who memorize the entire list, either by certificate, small gift, or party. I will also give recognition certificates to all those who have accomplished this goal at the State Convention.
HOW TO GET STARTED?
1. Sunday School Superintendant: Be enthusiastic! Promote the challenge and encourage a contest between the children and adults. During preliminaries before classes each Sunday quote the scripture from the previous week and lead the congregation in repeating the new scripture 2 times. Remember to say the letter & scripture reference each time: “A – Ask, and it shall be given…Matthew 7:7”. Encourage everyone to study at home.
2. Sunday School & Children’s Church Teachers: Be enthusiastic! Depending on age group, go over each week’s scripture using posters, flash cards, color pages, songs, games, etc. Each Sunday School or Children’s Church teacher should use the Memory Chart to keep track of verses each student has learned
3. Pastors: Be Enthusiastic! The level of enthusiasm for your entire congregation to memorize scriptures begins with you. Try to be the first one to memorize each verse and especially help young members quote their scripture back to you or get them to “help you” remember your verse.
I know the Lord will bless each local church as you value the importance of scripture memorization! I’ll be checking up on our progress at the District Conventions!!!
Adapted from: "Sunday School - Relying On Our Roots" which can be purchased at www.thechurchofgod.org
BIBLE MEMORY VERSE GAMES AND IDEAS:
More than 100 Missions Bible Memory Games and Other Activities:
http://www.kidzplace.org/atf/cf/%7B899BDF78-4CC9-48F8-8AD7-2A88AC21D94E%7D/missions_activity.pdf
Book Marks: Make Bible Book marks with the A-Z Scriptures.
Key Chain Verse: Print verses on card stock and cut to approx 1 ½” X 3 ½”. Punch hole in the end and place on key ring.
Sign the Verse – If someone knows sign language, teach the scripture in sign. Children pick memorize using this method very quickly.
Sing Scripture- Many of the scriptures are well known songs or create your own tune.
Scripture Drama - Have children act out the scripture for the entire congregation or classroom.
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Juniors & Adult KJV ABC Memory Verses Ages 8 & up
A - Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7
B - Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1John 4:7
C - Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
D - Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Psalm 34:14
E - Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100:4
F - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,but have everlasting life. John 3:16
G - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
H - Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Exodus 20:12
I - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
J - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
K - Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Psalm 34:13
L - Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1John 2:15
M - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Psalm 100:1
N –Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
O - O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 118:1
P - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
Q –Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. Psalm 119:88
R - Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8
S - Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Isaiah 55:6
T - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding Proverbs 3:5
U - Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 1Peter 4:9
V - Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. Mark 10:15
W - What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3
X - Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1
Y - Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14
Z - Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. Psalm 97:8
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PRIMARY KJV ABC Memory Verses Ages 3-7
A- A friend loveth at all times, Proverbs 17:17
B- Be still, and know that I am God: Psalm 46:10b
C- Create in me a clean heart, O God; Psalm 51:10
D- Depart from evil, and do good; Psalm 37:27b
E- Every word of God is pure: Proverbs 30:5a
F- Fear not: for I am with thee: Isaiah 43:5a
G- Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; Psalm 145:3
H- Honour thy father and mother; Ephesians 6:2
I- In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1
J- Jesus wept. John 11:35
K- Keep me as the apple of the eye, Psalm 17:8a
L- Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: Psalm 25:5a
M- Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Psalm 100:1
N- No man can serve two masters: Matthew 6:24a
O- O taste and see that the LORD is good: Psalm 34:8
P- Put on the whole armour of God, Ephesians 6:11
Q- Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: Psalm 143:11
R- Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8
S- Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Psalm 25:4
T- Trust in the LORD, and do good; Psalm 37:3
U- Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, Psalm 75:1
V- Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. John 6:47
W- Wait on the LORD Psalm 27:14
X- Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Psalm 26:2
Y- Ye must be born again. John 3:7b
Z Zion heard, and was glad; Psalm 97:8
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