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Using Visual Cues to Memorize Scripture
Recently, I have been teaching a scripture memorization class at my local church. In the process, I spent more time on using visual tools or cues to help memorize Bible passages. I wanted to share some of the pictures we have been using. These were all drawn “on the spot.” They aren’t perfect. They work for me. The reason I’m sharing them is to spur you on to either use them yourself or draw your own pictures. The image gallery has the scripture references below each image when you view it. However, you may wish to print this basic overview for matching up the pictures with the verses. The people in this class wanted to memorize Romans 8. They chose the King James Version as they were more familiar with it … Read entire article »
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Thoughts on the Conversion of Saul to Paul
Saul was misinformed and acting out of anger. He was hurting others who disagreed with him. His circumstances changed suddenly. He acknowledged the lordship of the One speaking to him. He learned that he was fighting against God. His companions were silenced by God’s presence. There was a period of silence (testing) during which he could have rationalized it all away. He became worse off (physically) than he was before he met Jesus: confusion, darkness, lack of direction. He used this time of testing as a time for consecration. His answer came through someone he had previously maligned, hated and persecuted. His vision/dream only showed him part of God’s plan (physical sight). He was given sight and direction (relation of physical to spiritual). … Read entire article »
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