{"id":3857,"date":"2010-08-11T14:30:33","date_gmt":"2010-08-11T18:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=3857"},"modified":"2026-07-18T14:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:39:25","slug":"adults-memorize-scripture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/adults-memorize-scripture.htm","title":{"rendered":"Ways for Adults to Memorize Scripture"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a previous post giving a personal testimony about Scripture Memorization<\/a> I wrote that I would give some ideas for how adults can memorize Scripture.\u00a0 Here’s a list of some ideas.\u00a0 You should be able to find something that fits you … your learning style, personality, etc.\u00a0 Incorporating variety into the way you memorize Bible verses should help keep it from getting boring, from being mere routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideas to Help Adults Memorize Scripture Verses<\/h2>\n
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  1. Use a Scripture memory system like the Navigators’ Topical Memory System<\/a> or\u00a0 The MacArthur Scripture Memory System<\/a>.\u00a0 (links will take you affiliate store)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Use music.\u00a0 There are plenty of Scripture memory songs<\/a> for children out there. (The link will take you to our affiliate store.)\u00a0 Although designed for children,\u00a0this music\u00a0could be an easy way for us adults to learn as well.\u00a0 Scripture Release<\/a> offers some free downloads of songs based on Scripture verses that are geared more for adults.\u00a0Get creative and make up your own song using a Scripture verse for the lyrics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Get some how-to books used for children’s ministry and make it fun for yourself using some of the game ideas suggested in them.\u00a0 One book in our affiliate store is 52 Ways to Teach Memory Verses<\/a>.\u00a0 Who said adults can’t memorize verses using games and other activities?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Find an app for Scripture memorization for your phone or computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Put some rhythm into it.\u00a0 Say it with emphasis on different words or syllables, clapping or tapping to each word, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Make symbols or draw pictures to represent words or phrases, either literally on paper or with mental images.\u00a0 Use these images to guide you through recall of the verse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              \nYou’ll find eight more ways to memorize God’s Word in the               Scripture Memorization Discipleship Guide<\/a>. This resource also explores ten benefits of memorizing Scripture, as well as some tips, and also help making it age appropriate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Adults can incorporate variety into the way they memorize Scripture. Here are some ways to do it. You should be able to find something that fits you … your learning style, personality, etc. This is my list of ideas. . . . Continue reading Ways for Adults to Memorize Scripture<\/span>→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,75,59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-adult-ministries","category-spiritual-disciplines-growth","category-studying-bible-walk-with-god"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t