Memorize | Scripture E4

John Mark Comer Teachings

Practicing the Way

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

What comes out of you when life squeezes you? John Mark explores the transformative power of Scripture memorization—not as a childhood relic, but as a vital practice for spiritual formation, mental renewal, and resilience in suffering. He challenges us to build an inner library of God’s Word so that, like Jesus, we’re prepared to meet pain, temptation, and everyday moments with truth formed deep in our hearts.

Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 27v45-54

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the John Markomo teachings podcast.
0:07.6	My name is Yin Kadasen and I'm your host.
0:10.2	Each week we feature teachings by John Mark or other voices in the formation space.
0:15.7	Today we're finishing our scripture series with our fourth practice, memorization.
0:21.2	In the time with constant digital access to scripture and search engines,
0:25.4	it can be easy to think that we don't need to memorize scripture.
0:28.9	But John Mark argues that memorization might actually become even more important for us today
0:34.1	as we progress on the spiritual journey.
0:37.4	Here's John Mark.
0:40.8	Good morning. My name is John Mark. Welcome if you are new or visiting. Please turn in your
0:46.2	Bibles to Matthew Chapter 27 as we come to the end of our four-week scripture practice.
0:53.5	If you don't have a Bible with you,
0:55.6	would really encourage you to put your phone away, and there should be a Bible in the seat
0:59.5	in front of you. Open that up to Matthew 27, and then stand with me for the reading of
1:05.6	Scripture. We stand just to honor God ultimately, and to honor the words that we are about to read as more than just well-written literature, not less, but more.
1:25.1	And so let me give you a moment before we read a story of the final moments of Jesus' life
1:31.0	to just quiet yourself before God in whatever way you desire. Open your heart, your will
1:38.6	to him and surrender. God seems to move best with a willing heart. So let me just give you a moment. I'm I'm I'm
2:01.6	I'm
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