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Learning to Use Scripture Memory System
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Hi,
I’ve gotten all my divider cards printed, contac-papered, and cut out, and now I’m working on the scripture cards. Do I use each scripture as stated? For example, for Module 3, which we’re using, one of the scriptures is Exodus 20:2-17 (the ten commandments). I would be inclined to break that down into smaller pieces- is that the intended method, or is it preferable to learn each scripture as it’s given in the module? Also, if it makes a difference, we’re doing this with an 8 year old and a 4 year old (who, btw, is very good at memorization- she memorized Jeremiah 29:11 last year at age 3; I was very proud
) Hope I’m making sense!Thanks, Ladies (and Gentlemen, I’m sure)
LillyLou
Well, I’m not doing the modules, so I can’t comment on that part of it…
But I know there was a discussion on here recently on the value of memorizing long passages of scriptures (or other long passages), and that even young children can accomplish it.
(That said, my familiy hasn’t tried anything very long yet…)
For the most part we recommend that you memorize the passages as listed. However, at our house we broke up the Exodus 20 passage into each Commandment and learned them as the First Commandment, Second Commandment, etc. So when we pull out those cards in turn, the card-holder reads, “What is the First Commandment?” Then we recite the text of verses 2 and 3 and end with the reference, “Exodus 20:2 and 3.” The next one we read “What is the Second Commandment?,” recite the text of verses 4-6 and end with the reference, “Exodus 20:4-6.” And so on.
So you could do it either as one long passage or break it up into Commandments. I chose to do it this way so we could readily identify which Commandment someone was referring to when they said a number.
Sonya,
Thank you! That makes complete sense. I think we’ll break it down that way too, and I think we can handle the others that are 3-4 verses per passage. I’m excited!
Blessings,
LillyLou
Sonya,
I like how you broke up the Ten Commandments. I think that’s what we’ll do. You know, you could also do the books of the Bible in a similar fashion by memorizing the divisions of the books of the Bible, putting one division on an index card along with all the books in that division and learning them. Just a thought….I think your kids will suprise you as to what they can memorize! My 4 year old has memorized the exact same verses my 8 year old has, which includes some with 2-3 verses, just by listening in every day.
We definitely believe that the children can memorize long passages of scripture, however, they often think it is overwhelming to see a huge passage to memorize. So, I will break down the memorization part into manageable pieces but then they must recite the entire thing as a whole. Last year all 3 memorized Isaiah 53, it just took a little while.
) Hope I’m making sense!
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