Memorizing a NT book?

[21centpilgrim]

I am going to memorize a NT book, I was thinking about Colossians, but Ephesians is tempting too. Then I thought about the sermon on the mount or 1 John or James. Not going to do Revelation. Have any of you memorized NT books and any recommendations? I know that I can't really go wrong but if you guys and gals had thoughts on this I would appreciate them. thanks

[darinhouston]

Jude might be easier (just kidding)

[TK]

The best i've done is some chapters- like Phil 2, James 1, Is. 53. But I cant really remember them anymore- at least to recite them. I think memorizing a book like Ephesians would be awesome, but very challenging. All those long sentences!

I guess that is why i havent memorized a whole lot of scripture- because i think it would take constant rehearsing to retain what you have memorized.

I have toyed with the idea of memorizing the "paragraph headings" of one of the gospels-- even though these arent scripture, of course, I am familiar enough with the gospel narratives that if I had the "outline" memorized, I would have a really good grasp of the content of one of the gospels, if not a verbatim grasp.

I think that since scripture is so readily available, I havent had a sense of urgency to memorize it. Of course, perhaps I should be memorizing it in case one day it is NOT so readily available.

TK

[21centpilgrim]

I found this, and I think it is very helpful in how to memorize large portions of the word.
Plus i think that having it hidden in your heart is way better than having the word hidden in your pocket on your iphone app.

http://www.toi.edu/Resources/Memorizing ... 0Bible.htm