The best thing I ever did for my scripture memory routine was to start memorizing scripture with my 5 year old. Today was a big day because she just went through Psalm 1 by herself. It’s such a blessing hearing her speak the word of God at such a young age. As she gets older and the reality of life comes flying at her she will have hidden in her heart the deepest wisdom, the most important words, the only true rock on which she will be able to lean. She will be like a tree planted by streams of water.

This has also done wonders for my own scripture memory for obvious reasons. Day in and day out I’m reading, explaining and reviewing scripture with her. Here is the general format we’ve been using:

1. She tries to recite the passage alone

2. We focus on reviewing the verses she knows and once she has them down cold we add a single verse at a time (or half verse).

3. I explain some of the key concepts of the verse we are reading, then discuss what she has learned ( what does standing in the way of sinners mean?).

4. Don’t push too hard, there will be some weeks where progress is very slow and that is OK (it gives me time to catch up with her!)

Feel free to comment about how you approach scripture memory.

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