8 More Scripture Memory Verses You Should KnowA couple of days ago, I recommended that you memorize the 5 verses of The Navigators “Beginning with Christ” scripture memory pack. That discussion can be found here. The next 8 verses I recommend are also published by The Navigators. Called "Going On with Christ,” these 8 verses suggest a new way of approaching life based on having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I memorized these 8 verses after I finished the “Beginning with Christ” verses. The eight topics and verses of the “Going On with Christ” scripture memory pack are:
I love the visual impact of this passage. I am part of something bigger than myself. There are lots of branches on the vine. I am one of them. When I feel lonely, I remember that I am a branch on the vine. When I feel unsuccessful, I remember that the vine is responsible to produce the fruit. When I remember that I am part of something bigger than myself, I have hope. I need to check to make sure I am plugged into the vine everyday.
What a great reminder. If I am not growing, its probably because I am not spending enough time in the word of God's. The word of God builds me up. Its a positive influence on my life. It also gives me an inheritance. I obey the commands I find in the Bible. I claim the promises I find in the Bible. The result is that I get an inheritance from God. My physical father can provide me a physical inheritance. My heavenly Father can provide me a spiritual inheritance. And this is how He has chosen to do it!
I can be a son of God! I am a child of the Most High Creator of heaven and earth and every thing in the world. And I can be led by the Spirit of the God of the Universe! Does it get any better than that?
I have a new life. I need to live my life in a new way. I need to live my life based on faith in the things that God tells me in the Bible. If God says it, I need to believe it is true, whether I can see the truth or not. I can not see that God is going to use my life to help other people. But God says He will do it, so I need to believe it. I can not see that God is going to transform my life and make me like Jesus. But God promises to work in my life, so I need to believe it.
What a profound concept. I should love others because God loved me. The perfect God loves the imperfect me. The least that the imperfect me can do, is love other imperfect folks.
Jesus is the light of the world. When I hang out with other real Christians, the parts of my life that don't meet God's standards are exposed. I need to be in the presence of men and women who make the Lord Jesus Christ #1 in their lives. These people challenge me to live better for God.
I still remember when I memorized this verse. I was struck by the need to be prepared. I need to be able to tell people about Jesus Christ. I need to be able to tell people how they could have the same hope that I have.
God expects me to give. He expects me to give of my money, of my time, of my skills and abilities and talents. And I should give cheerfully. I should be happy to give. After all, I wouldn't have anything to give if God didn't give it to me first. He gives me everything. And He expects me to “share well with others.” You can get the “Going On with Christ, Pack of 10 Booklets” here.
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Posted on November 26, 2008 |
