How to learn a verseKJV with the Apocrypha
Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.But godliness with ______ is great gain. ___ we brought nothing ____ this world, and ___ is certain we ___ carry nothing out. ___ having food and ______ let us be ______ content.
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.But ______ ____ contentment ___ _____ gain. ___ ___ brought ______ ____ this _____, ___ it ___ ______ we ___ _____ nothing ___. ___ having ____ ___ raiment ___ ___ be ______ ______.
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.B g w c i g g. F w b n i t w, a i i c w c c n o. A h f a r l u b t c.
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.1 Timothy 6:6-8
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.