How He Memorized 1,189 Chapters of the Bible (an outline)

Over the course of almost a year, Dr. Larry Dinkins memorized an outline of the meaning or story of every chapter in the Bible using a combination of various memory techniques. Here's how he did it and what you can do to start memorizing your own Biblical outline.

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Video Timestamps
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0:00​ - Introduction to Larry's Memory Project
1:22 - Testing Larry's Biblical Outline Knowledge
4:47 - Benefits of memorizing 1,189 chapter of Bible
8:28 - 1 Key Verse for each chapter
10:08 - How to create an outline for each chapter
11:53 - Bible Summary - Book and Twitter Project
13:27 - Memorizing using alphabets, shapes and animals
15:00 - Using PowerPoint for visual reference
17:53 - Job chapter 3 summary
21:25 - Is it OK to forget what you memorize?
23:01 - Closing remarks

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Dr. Larry Dinkins has long memorized stories in the Bible as a means of sharing the gospel in Thailand, but in this interview he explains why (and how!) he took the last 6 months to memorize an entire outline of the Bible. He now has an image and narrative understanding of all 1,189 chapters in the Bible!

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[Brainathlete]

I’m Ron the guy who created this 1, 189 Bible memory course. I’m so amazed and impressed by this. This made my Day Larry did this

[salomebuari_senteducator]

This was inspiring to watch. My husband and I run a free Bible Club (BMW - Bible, Manners & Worship Children's Club) online and one major feature is the kids memorising some Bible verses every month. In 2024, we started from Proverbs 1 and the kids have been memorising between 7 and 10verses from each chapter. This video has inspired me further: to bring in the picture representing the semantic summary of each chapter and then for the kids to get a simple outline of the chapter, perhaps in one sentence.
I'm so thrilled. I'll be waiting on God for clarity in the new week so that my heart can grasp it better for further action. Many thanks to you and everyone involved in making this video available. Thank you immensely!

[guccimembrane]

I've been thinking about trying to memorize the headers in each chapter lately, just for a start on memorizing where things are, and then this video pops up. Thank you for the motivation!

[maryhickman]

I'm doing this too! I'm over half way there. I'm currently to Ezekiel and it has been so very rewarding! I love it when I'm listening to a sermon or Sunday School lesson and they say the scripture for the day and I already know the topic. I thought I was setting out to just remember the main thing in each chapter, but I have learned so very much more and it continues to pay off and gives me more insight into the Bible than I ever thought. I highly recommend doing this! I'd love to get Larry's titles if he is willing to share.

[lefty]

This is a must I believe. Some day we may find ourselves in prison for our faith without a Bible. Just think there isolated in a cell, you have HIS WORD hidden not only in your heart but in your mind amazing. I too will start this journey

[DataSounds-vzng]

Its amazing to find this channel. "Memorizing the bible"--just speaking that line brings me light. So excited to explore this channel. Praise God❤❤

[willway]

I realized some time ago I had done this more or less unintentionally with the Gospel of John from having read it so many times, and there are other sections I’ve been more intentional about the gist especially since the material about that kind of memorization verses verbatim. Still my hope was towards memorizing larger sections. But this is really amazing. I find this accomplishment not just deeply satisfying, but the familiarity with all of Scripture being so valuable. Wow!

[juliegathman]

This really gave me some new ideas. I studied the bible in women's bible studies for over 10 years straight, and one reason I stopped was that I found I could not remember hardly anything, for all that effort.

[kentfaver]

This is so phenomenal - gave me chills. Thanks Josh!

[kimalonzo]

I memorized the books of James and Philippians on my own.

[Joshua.B.Buzzard]

I tried to do this years ago with the Twitter posts. Dr. Dinkins is so inspiring to me. I'm glad to now know the path forward to accomplishing this idea and knowing someone has done this.

[OrdinaryKari]

This was SO inspiring! Thank you! It was a relief to hear that memory can be so much more than hammering out verses word perfect. Thank you!

[samsono]

Josh, Thx introducing Ron White and Dr. Larry and their method of capturing and reviewing 1189 chapters of the complete Bible. Thx Lord pointing me to your channel. In the last 5 years, I have been committed to memorise 20% of the Bible, i.e. around 240 chapter ideas and idea pictures. Moving really slow, till recently, I start allocating one memory location to each chapter. And generate the memory location from meaningful checkpoint in Hong Kong hiking trails. May your channel be a benefit to all you can reached. 😊

[mintoness]

I’m just brute forcing verse memorization.
Doing one a day so far. 190 in and going strong!(Sunday’s off).

[oniilumabito]

it'd be fun to write a short song for each key verse from all 1189 chapters :D

[homenj]

Years ago I met a young teenager who had memorized the Bible. You could give him the book, chapter and vs and he would quote you the verse. His recall was amazing. He won countless contests with peers, virtually undefeated. Course his IQ was in the 200 range with total recall.

He now is a highly successful attorney, working in DC.

[solliescholtz]

Praise God for this revelation
Halleluja

[Juliet]

Surely truly it's about imprinting more than (just) words as such. Words are really a guide..

[unbereafigendlic]

I know A LOT of verses, but i dont know how many. I know a lot about the stories, the parables, miracles. But the main thing is the link among all the verses as it applies practically to each of us. I can also say all the books of the Bible in order in less than 25 seconds. I can turn to any verse in 10 seconds or less. I have a general idea where a book is when I look at the closed page edges.

[angadm]

Is there a way to get in contact with Dr. Larry? I am 6 books in and would love to brainstorm memory palaces that are not homes because it is starting to overlap a lot with closets, beds, nightstands and Refridgerators. I heard him say he does things differently and since I am using this technique to also do chapters overviews, I would love to pick his brain.