How to learn a verse(NET)
Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world.”
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world.”
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.I have told ___ these things so ____ in me you ___ have peace. In ___ world you have ______ and suffering, but ____ courage – I have ______ the world.”
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.I ____ ____ you _____ ______ so ____ ___ me ___ ___ have _____. ___ the _____ ___ have ______ ___ suffering, ___ ____ courage – ___ ____ conquered ___ _____.”
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.I h t y t t s t i m y m h p. I t w y h t a s, b t c – I h c t w.”
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.John 16:33
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.