Colossians 3 Scripture Passage Memorization
Do you want to make scripture memorization a regular and ongoing part of your life? This article is part of a series going through 12 portions of scripture, one for each month of the year. The goal is to memorize more than individual Bible verses, but a chunk of scripture to help place verses in context with those around it.
I’ve assigned Colossians 3:12-17 for the month of May. Follow along with my monthly plan, or feel free to pick and choose specific passages as you wish.
For each passage, I am including a free download containing the full Bible passage, a fill-in-the-blank page, and a page with the first letter of each word. All these pages are useful in helping to memorize the verses.
Why You Should Memorize Scripture
There is simply no better way to be able to meditate on God’s word day and night than to commit it to memory. In Colossians we are told to “let the word of God dwell in you richly” (Col.3:16). The Israelites were told, “These commandments I give you today are to be on your hearts” (Deut. 6:6).
Knowing the word of God means we can obey it more readily. It renews our minds when we encounter difficulty or uncertainty, providing hope, peace, and surety in a chaotic world. Knowing God’s word means that we know Him better, as we spend time meditating on His character. It also allows us to share more easily with others the answer for the hope that we have within us.
Bible memorization can be considered a spiritual discipline. It is an activity undertaken for the purpose of knowing God more deeply and seeking to allow His word to transform us more and more into the image of Christ.
Scripture Memorization Tips and Tools
There are a number of methods and tools you can use to help you memorize scripture. Determining the best tools for you will be a process of trying things to see what is most helpful. You will probably find that there are a few methods that work best for you, and you’ll return to those tools again and again.
- choose one translation
- read repetitively
- read it out loud
- write it out
- listen to it
- eliminate words (cover some up, use fill-in-the blank)
- use first letter of word as cue
- put to music
- use motion or hand gestures
- use an app (VerseLocker, Bible Memory App)
- memorize with another person or a group
- keep printed copy with you in your purse or car
- post where you will see it frequently (kitchen sink, bathroom, desk)
- create a routine of short practice multiple times per day
My personal preference is to post a passage of scripture in my bathroom and in my planner. I see the passage multiple times per day and each time, I recite, review and add to my knowledge of the passage.
When I print the passage, I format it to group phrases together with intentional line breaks. The visual of some lines being short and others longer can sometimes help me remember the phrase as I visualize the way it looks on my paper.
Finally, my daughter and I often memorize the same passages and recite them aloud to one another, offering hints and help as we are learning together.
I also keep previously learned passages in those same places and regularly cycle through some of them to recite aloud and refresh my memory.
Colossians 3:12-17
Therefore, as God’s chosen people,
holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Bear with each other
and forgive one another
if any of you has a grievance against someone.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
And over all these virtues put on love,
which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body you were called to peace.
And be thankful.
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly
as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom through psalms,
hymns, and songs from the Spirit,
singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Read: 30 Days of Praying Scripture
Memorizing Colossians 3:12-17
You can start memorizing scripture at any time. No need to wait for the beginning of the month or a new year. Jump in and start memorizing today! My free download includes the scripture labeled with the month of May to correspond with my plan, along with an unlabeled version to use any time.
Visit the resource library and grab your free printable copy of Colossians 3:12-17 and start hiding His word in your heart. You won’t regret it.
Visit my homeschool resources page for monthly unit study ideas, projects, and homeschool planning help!
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