We have started a new routine at St Nicholas. I want my flock to be more scripturally literate. I am taking a page from the Protestants, who memorize the bible frequently. They memorize things they often do not completely understand – we have the true faith, and the precise exposition of the bible is present in all our (often neglected by the majority) services, and yet, as a people, many of our bibles are dusty! This should not be.
Here is the first scripture I chose. I have no idea how I am going to choose scripture to memorize. I have a zillion favorites, and there are are zillion important scriptures. I will probably use the church year as a guide, so for our first scripture,. I chose something from the Apostle Peter, since we are in the Apostle's fast. I hope we can get something from St Paul memorized before the end of the fast.
All scripture will be at http://www./orthodox.net/scripture-memory
It will be in PDF and Word fornats, suitable for printing, and dividing into quarters.
- 1 Peter 2:20
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For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. Also in WORD format
Great idea, Father! Btw, on the subject of memorising Scripture, you might be interested in this talk that I gave at the Climacus Conference in Louisville in February: http://ancientfaith.com/specials/the_climacus_conference_2011/in_thy_law_will_he_meditate_day_and_night_the_study_of_scripture_and_classi
Father, bless!
I would certainly recommend some of the common Psalms: certainly Ps 50 and Ps 23, which is a comfort. Might include some of the teachings on forgiveness & judging others, which is so central to our faith.
I think that's a great thing to do! The app Remember Me helps Christians to memorize their favourite Scriptures systematically on their smartphone (with audio, puzzles, flashcards, intelligent review system…). For more information see market.android.com/details?id=org.bible.remember_me. It’s free.