Why do we need to memorize scripture? There are many good reasons! To name a few, memorizing scriptures will strengthen your faith and help you fight temptation. (Check out this 4 minute clip from John Piper)

How do I memorize scripture? In a word, repetition. Different things work for different people. The key is that you have a desire and a commitment to stay at it. It also really helps to memorize with others. (Here are some great tips and tricks)

• We're aiming to memorize 60 bible verses together! (see below)
• Each month we'll publish a memorizer bookmark you can take home.
• During our midweek service, we will encourage and exhort each other to memorize!
• As you memorize, recite the verse to a pastor/leader at CCS and receive a rubber bracelet.

Instructions: Memorize the verse word-perfect in whatever translation you'd like. Start with the topic, then recite the reference, then the scripture, then repeat the reference.

Example: "Christ the Center, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17"

SERIES: LIVE THE NEW LIFE (Sept-Dec 2024)

Christ the Center (September 2024)

• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Galatians 2:20

Obedience to Christ (September 2024)

• Romans 12:1
• John 14:21

The Word (October 2024)

• 2 Timothy 3:16
• Joshua 1:8

Prayer (October 2024)

• John 15:7
• Philippians 4:6,7

Fellowship (November 2024)

• Matthew 18:20
• Hebrews 10:24-25

Witnessing (November 2024)

• Matthew 4:19
• Romans 1:16

Catch up on and/or solidify these verses in your mind and heart (December 2024)

SERIES: PROCLAIM CHRIST (Jan-April 2025)

All Have Sinned (January 2025)

• Romans 3:23
• Isaiah 53:6

Sin’s Penalty (January 2025)

• Romans 6:23
• Hebrews 9:27

Christ Paid the Penalty (February 2025)

• Romans 5:8
• 1 Peter 3:18

Salvation is not by Works (February 2025)

• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Titus 3:5

Must Receive Christ (March 2025)

• John 1:12
• Revelation 3:20

Assurance of Salvation (March 2025)

• 1 John 5:13
• John 5:24

Catch up on and/or solidify these verses in your mind and heart (April 2025)

SERIES: ON GOD’S RESOURCES (May-August 2025)

His Spirit (May 2025)

• 1 Corinthians 3:16
• 1 Corinthians 2:12

His Strength (May 2025)

• Isaiah 41:10
• Philippians 4:13

His Faithfulness (June 2025)

• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Numbers 23:19

His Peace (June 2025)

• Isaiah 26:3
• 1 Peter 5:7

His Provision (July 2025)

• Romans 8:32
• Philippians 4:19

His Help in Temptation (July 2025)

• Hebrews 2:18
• Psalms 119:9-11

Catch up on and/or solidify these verses in your mind and heart (August 2025)

SERIES: BE CHRIST’S DISCIPLE (Sept - Dec 2025)

Put Christ First (September 2025)

• Matthew 6:33
• Luke 9:23

Separate From the World (September 2025)

• 1 John 2:15-16
• Romans 12:2

Be Steadfast (October 2025)

• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• Hebrews 12:3

Serve Others (October 2025)

• Mark 10:45
• 2 Corinthians 4:5

Give Generously (November 2025)

• Proverbs 3:9,10
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Develop World Vision (November 2025)

• Acts 1:8
• Matthew 28:19-20

Catch up on and/or solidify these verses in your mind and heart (December 2025)

SERIES: GROW IN CHRISTLIKENESS (Jan - April 2026)

Love (January 2026)

• John 13:34-35
• 1 John 3:18

Humility (January 2026)

• Philippians 2:3-4
• 1 Peter 5:5,6

Purity (February 2026)

• Ephesians 5:3
• 1 Peter 2:11

Honesty (February 2026)

• Leviticus 19:11
• Acts 24:16

Faith (March 2026)

• Hebrews 11:6
• Romans 4:20-21

Good Works (March 2026)

• Galatians 6:9-10
• Matthew 5:16

Catch up on and/or solidify these verses in your mind and heart (April 2026)

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