Pastor John, last time you explained why you memorized Scripture, why it's a priority

for you, and you challenged us to memorize Romans 8, the whole chapter.

Last time you said you wanted to give us some concrete practical suggestions on how to

do that.

So let's talk about that today.

What are some very basic steps that can help us memorize a chapter of Scripture?

When I was a pastor at Bethlehem, we always began the year with a focus on the word

and prayer.

And in that week, we'd have a kickoff on Wednesday night and we'd emphasize Scripture memory.

In one of those years, I remember a few years ago, Sam Krabtree, the executive pastor, stood

up, and he recited the entire sermon on the mountain.

It was riveting because Sam's a good reader anyway.

And I remember at one point, he started walking across to the side of the platform as he

was beginning Matthew 7, judge not, that you'll be not judged for what the judgment you

pronounce.

You'll be judged.

And with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Why do you see the spectra just near your brother's side?

But don't notice the log that is, and when he got to the word log, he had timed it to stand

beside one of those massive wooden columns in our sanctuary.

And he put out his hand and he said, don't, why do you notice the log?

And he put his hand on that just as he was reciting it.

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