Extended Memorization Of Scripture: 2 PeterSample

According to the Apostle Peter, one of our ongoing responsibilities is to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” (2 Peter 3:18) and that we are to “make every effort to add to your faith goodness, and to goodness, knowledge” (2 Peter 1:5). But how are we to grow?

Growth in the Lord is called “sanctification,” the process by which we become more and more like Jesus Christ and more and more separated from the world. Jesus Christ says sanctification happens by the Word of God: “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth” (John 17:17). I wrote about sanctification extensively in my book An Infinite Journey: Growing Towards Christlikeness. The Word of God must enter us through our MINDS—through our understanding—in order to change our hearts.

Thus we are to meditate deeply on Scripture in order to understand it better, so that our hearts may be changed. And we are to meditate on “every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

For today's lesson, recite yesterday’s verse, 2 Peter 3:3, ten times, being sure to include the verse number. Again, you should look at the screen if you need to refresh your memory. Old verses next, altogether: Recite 2 Peter 1-3:3 together once, being sure to include the verse numbers.

Now, recite your new verse. Read 2 Peter 3:4 out loud ten times, looking at each word as if photographing it with your eyes. Be sure to include the verse number. Then cover the screen and recite the verse ten times.