Don't Memorize the Bible. Do THIS instead (w/ Keith Ferrin)

What does it mean to shift your focus AWAY from word for word memorization of the Bible? Join Josh as he chats with author and speaker Keith Ferrin about the "internalization" of Scripture and how that can affect the way we study God's Word.

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Video Timestamps
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0:00​ - Introduction: Keith Ferrin
0:57 - Why "Internalize" instead of "Memorize"?
3:50​ - Don't know the words, know the Word
7:40​ - Philippians and John Bible Journey
12:16 - Comparison of Philippians and John Chapter
14:12 - Learn Naturally and Enjoy from the Bible
19:47 - Understanding the Context of Verse
22:23 - Tips on Internalizing the Bible Scripture
25:10 - 30 times for 30 days
26:59 - Short Story with Bruce Kuhn
29:00 - Relational Bible study course
31:03 - Closing Remarks

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Listen as @keithferrin - author, speaker and Bible coach - talks about his approach to studying and internalizing Scripture based on decades of experience. How has he memorized multiple books of the Bible, including long portions such as the gospel of John?

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[mzadeng]

‘ To know the Word not just the words’ - how profound

[thehylers]

I've been a Christian for 60 years and I don't recall ever hearing a sermon on the value of making a habit of internalizing or memorizing scripture. Now I'm feeling led to internalize scripture and I admit that I'm feeling terrified. Here I am learning and hearing wonderful YT videos gathering information and becoming more comfortable with starting to look at the Bible and God's word from a new perspective. Praying about NIV or NLT and starting with reading Philippians for 30 days. Thank you for this podcast. Love and blessings to all ❤✝

[LMStevens]

June 2024. This the first time I’m hearing this. It makes total sense to me. I taught French (my birth language) and Spanish for thirty years. After 5 years of teaching, I put the books away and taught the students like I did my own daughters…. And it worked so much better. I see a lot of common thinking in this video. The relationship. The normalcy. I talked down a school board who wanted to spend $32, 000 of your money on new books, written by Americans who have no idea how a language is acquired. . I told them not to. Instead buy real children books from France and Central America. 

I’m sharing this idea left and right. I’m in a house church. I will be reading and sharing this link.
So, I started with the book of John. I know. I’m an overachiever. Always have been. A widow, I sit alone in the evening and read aloud. First time through, and I’m seeing things I’d never noticed before. I’m the bread of life: communion, etc. I’m averaging 4 to 5 chapters a night. Then I go to bed. His words stay with me through the night.

I am an insomniac and I’m too often awake between 1 and 4am. Jesus’ words come back to me then and I go back to sleep.

What a wonderful savior we serve!

[myplace.]

I've been a Christian for about 25 years. Lately, I've had this urge to understand God more. I've felt disappointed in myself for not knowing more. I'm thankful for the insight in this video. I think I've been seeking internalizing scripture but didn't know that's what it was until this video.

I can't wait to read the Bible and spend meaningful time with God. Thank you ❤!

[deepspring]

This is refreshing… you are talking about not only knowing the book but building a strong relationship with the Author who inspired the book

[densershepherd]

Don’t read just to remember; read to realize.

[lluuiiss]

I'm so excited to read the Bible stories as stories instead of verses!

[Lisa-qlwr]

I'm now excited to read the Bible. I've been struggling with having a personal relationship with the Lord because I've been taught to just sit quietly with him but my mind is always all over the place. I now see that that's just one aspect of spending time with Him. Thank you.

[judithmaxwell]

Just “Hang out with Jesus!”—-it doesn’t get any better than that.

[lauratempestini]

This is so so very good! Many people teach on memorizing with grocery lists and
mnemonic devices but not understanding or contextual meaning.
Like a child learning multiplication tables without understanding
that 4 x 5 ….., means (5+5+5+5= 20)

All very random and thoughtless!!!
I am very excited to learn of your approach!!!👏🏻

[tomrowley]

I was fortunate to see Keith in person presenting Phillipians, I want to say it was, at our church maybe 20 years ago. I remember being impressed with the sheer content he had memorized, certainly. The way he presented it as a whole letter, and delivered the letter personally to us--that was the real impact. I saw then, maybe for the first time, that Scripture wasn't just something to simply know or quote, but it was meant to be a deep part of our minds and our lives, truly transformative power.

[rurepeattoo]

28:19-- "Memorize the story first, then use the words on the page to tell, the story.."

[veralieb]

From Germany, I like every point of view. Reading out loud is, what we practice in our church. So often, I can tell you, who is the writer of those words, Peter, Paul, King David...and remember, oh it's right in the middle of this page, somewhere in John 14, vers 26, when Jesus told, promised his desicples, my Father will send the comforter, the Holy Spirit to you in my name and teach you everything, reminds you of everything, I've told and spoken to you! That is why, every serious christian needs an intimate, loving relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Father just wants to enjoy our presence, having very deep and dear fellowship. That is very encouraging. Read also the verses 22-25! So so comforting in our times of troubles! Amen

[TodaysBibleTruth]

I didn't have to be told to memorize scripture. It came automatically after I got saved. I simply began writing psalms and proverbs on index cards. It has positively affected my life.

[coni]

I learned a lot from this method! I have been feeling that my focus on memorization is not quite where it should be but didn’t know how to describe it. I love the thought of internalization as the first goal. Thank you for bringing me back around to the priority.

[kenmtran]

I’m a pastor and I wish I learned this in seminary. I was very blessed by this and it’s inspired to relearn a different approach to the Bible. Thank you for this content.

[DebiGoldben]

This makes sense to me! I never learned how to study because school was easy. Scripture in this manner is so much more natural than forced memorization.

[janetheis]

I’m 71 yrs old, I wish I had known this way of reading the Bible a long time ago. I’m starting tomorrow! This is so good, thank you Mr Ferrin.

[wigglewomyn]

I follow Keith on his YT channel and am a member of his Bible Life Community which i enjoy very much and is truly helping me in my study of the Bible. Because of that, it led me to you and your YT channel tonight to watch Keith's video with you. Afterwards, I looked over the rest of your videos and joined your YT channel and FB page. I'm looking forward to watching your videos and telling my friends about it.

[Nicolette-bxfb]

Hi i just came across your channel iam saved for almost 30yrs i had tried and tried to memorize scripture and have been praying to God to help me to remember the scripture i cant to be honest i only know 5 scriptures but what i can tell u your method work didnt try it yet but i can say your method work i always just read the books of the bible so if any person who preach out the bible i can finish their sentences