Scripture by Heart
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Why memorize the Bible?In our information-saturated society, with so many details to take in, the idea of memorizing Scripture can seem overwhelming--like one more task on a checklist. But pastor Joshua Choonmin Kang has discovered what happens when we do spend time memorizing God's Word: we grasp a larger, truer picture of God. We more closely and more often imitate Christ. We worship God "in Spirit and in truth." We're better able to fulfill God's mission.However, Pastor Kang also knows that memorizing Scripture isn't easy. The process itself, like the transformation it brings, doesn't happen overnight. Scripture by Heart is therefore his help for your growth in this important practice. He offers here
- 30 short devotional readings that motivate you to memorize God's Word
- spiritual practices interspersed throughout that teach you how to memorize
- specific help for persevering when you feel stuck or overwhelmed
- a step-by-step approach that roots Scripture in your mind and heart
There is no substitute for God's Word and no shortcut to having it dwell in us. But there is help here for the journey. Pastor Kang's words and wisdom can guide you into a new relationship with the living Word, and the God it reveals.
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Foreword by Dallas Willard Introduction 1 Bearing Fruit Through Meditation 2 Tasting the Sweetness of the Word Practice: Take Small Steps 3 Understanding the Bible as a Whole 4 Forming a Biblical Value System Practice: Don't Back Out 5 Sharpening the Mind 6 Acquiring Wisdom Practice: Sharpen Your Focus 7 Dipping into Wisdom 8 Cultivating the Affections of Our Hearts Practice: Find the Right Environment 9 Overcoming Anxiety 10 Enjoying Peace Practice: Divide and Conquer 11 Strengthening the Heart 12 Improving the Power of Learning Practice: Get It Right the First Time 13 Developing Concentration 14 Strengthening the Will Practice: Use Index Cards 15 Cultivating Ourselves 16 Parenting Wisely Practice: Arrange by Topic 17 Nurturing Disciples 18 Maturing as a Teacher Practice: Make a Habit of It 19 Dialoguing Well 20 Offering Spiritual Counsel Practice: Determine Topic, Reference, Word 21 Becoming an Evangelist 22 Living in Faith Practice: Planning Our Memory Schedule 23 Overcoming Temptation 24 Finding Victory in Spiritual Warfare Practice: Understanding What We Memorize 25 Prevailing Prayer 26 Preparing for Spiritual Difficulty Practice: Meditationfor Transformation 27 Transforming Trials Practice: Memorize with an Eye on Use 28 Receiving Divine Guidance Practice: Memorize for Recollection 29 Becoming God's Instrument Practice: Aim for Mastery 30 Fulfilling Your Mission Practice: When Memorization Bogs Down Conclusion: Meditating on Psalm 1 Appendix: Favorite Passages for Memorization
