Memorizing Challenge

02.06.10

As a family we are working on memorizing Romans 6 together.  As a family, we are each  (Yes, that means EVERYONE-well except baby Joanna) responsible for a couple verses, and then we recite in group, one right after the other.  When we get it down, we will post it via video on our blog.  We are starting today- February 6th….we’ll see how long it takes!

Why?? Well, no one will argue that memorizing scripture isn’t beneficial, usually the only argument is that it’s too hard! We’ve heard every excuse…

“I’m too old, I’m too young, I’ve never been good at memorizing anything…..”

Well, check out this link of John Piper’s grandson reciting Luke 2  right out of scripture!!!!

http://mollypiper.com/2009/01/extended-scripture-memory-for-kids-and-parents/

We were challenged…..and if WE can do it (with more kids in diapers than not) then so can you!!!

A relative we love dearly always says that things are more fun when theyare a challenge….so we dare you! How long will it take your family?  We’d love to have tons of families doing this with us.  The benefits are eternally awesome!

Stay tuned and see how long it takes us……

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5 Responses to “Memorizing Challenge”

  1. Sean Maritn says on February 6th, 2010 at 7:56 pm :

    After the first night of practice, this is going to be fun!! We are going to laugh and learn and grow through this experience. You really have to try it in your family.

  2. Sharon Guyer says on February 8th, 2010 at 8:53 am :

    Good for you – all of you!

    Sharon

  3. KT says on February 9th, 2010 at 5:46 am :

    You all are such an inspiration!

  4. Joshua Wilkes says on February 10th, 2010 at 5:12 pm :

    Martin Family – What a great idea! I remember memorizing Romans 6 as a family – a powerful passage. To make it extra memorable, we learned it with hand motions (I highly recommend it). A couple weeks ago, each family at church had an opportunity to make a family presentation – guess what we did? That’s right….a portion of Romans 6 with hand motions. It was a very memorable experience!

    Keep up the great work – the Wilkes Team appreciates you all!

  5. Ken Finn says on February 16th, 2010 at 3:17 pm :

    Finally got a chance to listen to the Piper link. THAT is SO precious and AMAZING (until you remember that God designed our brains to absorb EVERYTHING like a sponge, especially in our early years). Thank you for sharing.

    What shall we say then?

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