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HELPFUL TIPS
for Memorizing a Book of the Bible
Pace
Working at a speed of about 5 verses weekly, you can memorize all of 1 John in roughly 5 months.
Method
Listen to the same 5 - 6 verses 15 - 20 times per day, and the current chapter once daily.
Score
Even if you can't read music, watching when the notes go up or down can help internalize the text.
Littles
For youngsters, play entire chapters while driving or cooking dinner.
They catch on quickly!
Sample Schedule
Week 1 - 1 John 1:1-4
Week 2 - 1 John 1:5-10
Week 3 - 1 John 2:1-6
Week 4 - 1 John 2:7-11
Week 5 - 1 John 2:12-17
Week 6 - 1 John 2:18-22
Week 7 - 1 John 2:23-27
Week 8 - 1 John 2:28-29 plus review chapters 1 & 2
Week 9 - 1 John 3:1-5
Week 10 - 1 John 3:6-10
Week 11 - 1 John 3:11-15
Week 12 - 1 John 3:16-24
Week 13 - Review chapters 1-3 (optional)
Week 14 - 1 John 4:1-6
Week 15 - 1 John 4:7-12
Week 16 - 1 John 4:13-16
Week 17 - 1 John 4:17-21
Week 18 - Review chapters 1-4 (optional)
Week 19 - 1 John 5:1-5
Week 20 - 1 John 5:6-12
Week 21 - 1 John 5:13-17
Week 22 - 1 John 5:18-21
Week 23 - Plan to recite the book for someone you love.
Printable Schedule:
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