Hiding His Word in My Heart {April Link-Up}

April 3, 2012 by Lisa Burgess 3 Comments

It’s time to share!

Have you been memorizing scripture this past month? Tell us about it. As with any spiritual discipline, Bible memorization can be filled with ups and downs, but as fellow travelers on this journey, we never walk alone.

Please link any blog post(s) you’ve written or videoed the past month about ANY verses you’ve worked on. Buttons are here. As time allows, also visit others on the list. Then come back throughout April to add more and read more.

If you’re NOT memorizing anything, or want to add to your current memory work, join us for a special 50-day challenge between Easter and Pentecost to meditate on and memorize John 1:1-14. Resources and details here.

Resources – Hiding John 1 in My Heart

March 27, 2012 by Lisa Burgess 17 Comments

Are you ready to grow more of God’s Word in your heart?

One way to ensure a better harvest is to prepare before you plant. Download any or all of these free resources and get ready to memorize.

But whether you’ll be memorizing with us or not, would you consider leaving a short prayer or message of encouragement in the comments for all who will be memorizing John 1:1-14 during the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost Sunday? Thanks!

Schedule

Week 1   April 8-14 John 1:1-2
Week 2   April 15-21 John 1:3-4
Week 3   April 22-28 John 1:5-6
Week 4   April 29-May5 John 1:7-8
Week 5   May 6-May 12 John 1:9-10
Week 6   May 13-May 19 John 1:11-12
Week 7   May 20-May 27 John 1:13-14

Memory Cards

The entire text on one sheet. Use as is, or cut into 3×5 cards and place them anywhere your eyes frequent.

John 1 Cards

First Letter Cards

Some studies suggest recalling data from a minimal amount of cues can boost retention. Use this sheet (or cut into cards) as an additional way to practice the verses from the first letter of each word.

John 1 Letter Cards

Audio

In your car or iPod or headphones, listen to this mp3 clip of verses 1-14 from Bible Gateway, read by Max McLean. (If you’d like, you can receive free audio of the entire gospel of John.)

John 1:1-14.mp3

Note: This recording does not include the verse numbers. If you make or find a recording that does, please tell us about it in the comments. It’s helpful to learn the numbers with the words.

Groups

Join our Facebook page for more memorization tips and accountability.
Use #HideHisWord on Twitter.
Link up on April 3 with posts and comments about memorizing Romans 8 or any other scriptures.

Wallpaper

Click on the small picture that best matches your screen size. In the new window, right click on the enlarged image to either “Save Image As…” or “Set as Desktop Background.”

Hiding John 1 in My Heart

March 22, 2012 by Lisa Burgess 23 Comments

Congratulations if you memorized all or even part of Romans 8 with us! I pray you were blessed by your time in the Word. Link up here on April 3 with a post on your blog or comments about your experience.

And now…

New Bible Memory Challenge

Want to connect more with Jesus during the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost Sunday?

Join us for a short, low-pressure memory challenge. For seven weeks, we’ll learn two new verses a week, getting to the heart of who Jesus is and what He came to do.

We’ll provide resources, starting next week, from the English Standard Version–printable sheets for the schedule, text, first letters, and more. But of course you’re free to memorize in your own favorite version. Check out these general memory resources available now.

Quick Details

Text: John 1:1-14
Start date: Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012
Finish date: Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012
Suggested pace: 2 verses a week

If you’re on Facebook, join our NEW Hide His Word group. It’s open to anyone memorizing ANY scripture at any time. We’ll provide tools and ongoing support for all who are on a lifelong journey of hiding God’s Word in their hearts.