# 8 - Keep in Memory

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

1.     Why memorize?

a.     Love the Word – Psalm 119:16

b.     Be ready to answer – 1 Peter 3:15

c.     Keep you from sin – Psalm 119:11

d.     Keep us saved – 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

e.     Confidence – John 8:36

f.      Discipline of mind – Hebrews 5;14

g.     Break bad habits – Proverbs 23:1-2

2.     Excuses

a.     I can’t remember things

b.     Too old

c.     Bad memory

d.     Hebrews 5:14 – memory needs exercise

3.     Keys to memorizing Scripture

a.     Positive interest in doing so

b.     Motivated

c.     Undivided attention

d.     Organize a system

                                                    i.     Topic, plan of salvation

                                                   ii.     A chapter or section

e.     Associate with other verses

f.      Repetition, repetition

g.     Use what you have learned

h.     Prepare flash cards