Scripture Memory Gym

John 15:7-8 ESV If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

Psalm 119:97 ESV Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.

At Grace Community Church, we believe memorizing Scripture is both a command and a joy. The benefits of having God's Word in our hearts far outweigh the work required. Because of this, the elders are seeking to make Scripture memory part of the rhythm of life in our church, including during Sunday mornings and small groups.

Instead of being an individual endeavor, we want to help each other discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness (1 Tim 4:7-8) in what we call Scripture Memory Gym. This involves fun as well as hard work—we get together for monthly fellowship events in which we help each other memorize Scripture through games, songs, and teaching.

Everyone is welcome to jump in at any time, and we hope you'll join us!

The following is the memorization plan for the current month.

Scripture Memory Gym | Grace Community Church

September 2024

Fellowship night: Sunday, September 15th, 6:30 - 8 PM, GCC Cafeteria

Note: All Scripture is from the English Standard Version (ESV).

Verse of the month

Theme: Response to evil

Luke 6:27 - "But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Extended Text
Week	Section to memorize
9/1	Psalm 1:1 - Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
9/8	Psalm 1:2 - but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
9/15	Psalm 1:3 - He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
9/22	Review Psalm 1:1-3
9/29	Psalm 1:4 - The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.