Anybody Can Memorize

Here are a few tips that you can use to memorize Bible verses better.

1. Break the verse into sections and memorize one section at a time:
   Example: "For whoever keeps the whole law // and yet stumbles in one point // he has become guilty of all." // James 2:10
2. When memorizing a reference, try to relate the chapter and verse to something you can remember.
   Example: James 2:10 (the above verse), 2 is twice as many points as you can stumble in and 10 represents the 10 commandments (the law).
3. After you learn the verse, repeat it before every meal right after you pray.
4. Print the verse on an index card and put it in a prominent place - mirror, TV screen, etc. Whenever you see it, practice it!
5. Write a check on the index card every time you say the verse right. Make sure you have 10 checks before reciting in Awana.
6. Before you go to bed, review the verse.
7. Make up a simple song using the verse as the words.
8. When you're in the car on the way to an activity, take your book with you and work on your verses.
9. Have one of your friends from AWANAs listen to you as you recite the verse. Then switch and listen to them.
10. Go on a memory verse walk with your parents. Write several verses on index cards and work on the verses as you get exercise!