Comments on: Is it time for Bible memorization to make a comeback?

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:19:53 +0000

If we were stronger, we might be less tenderly treated. If we were braver, we might be sent, with far less help, to defend far more despite posts in the greater battle. -Philip Yancey

The New Testament gives two strong examples “Take this cup from me” -Jesus, Paul begged God to cure the “thorn in my flesh”.

By: Janet Mckinney

Janet Mckinney — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:44:26 +0000

I agree Michael… cause I am of the age and grew up in the tradition where memorising scripture was valued. So often scripture comes back to me when I need it, and if I am lucky its reference also. The metaphor is having it in your brains and lood is a good one. Over the years, my understanding of what it means has changed, but the scripture remains the same.

By: Mary Fisher

Mary Fisher — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:21:19 +0000

As so many read the Scripture badly – how else do we understand where the church is at – I just wish people would do some reading/study that would challenge their thinking as to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

Memorisation can be dangerous if it is misunderstood. And I am far more concerned about bad biblical understanding when memorised than thoroughly pagan thinking.

May people take the time to so serious study and reading as step one.