My Method for Memorizing the Bible (multiple books) Explained

My goal is to memorize the New Testament, and the first question people ask is "what is your method?" Learn the various techniques I'm using to quickly encode not just the words of a verse, but also the chapter and verse numbers with it. Learn more about my method and different techniques on my new podcast, Memorize What Matters: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
As mentioned in the video, here is a download to a simple worksheet I created for myself that offers different ideas for numeric associations for numbers 1-27.
▶ Download: www.biblememorygoal.com/resou...
▶ Listen to the podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Here's the Bible memory app I use and recommend:
▶ Bible Memory App (20% promo code): biblememory.com/promo/memoryg...
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I believe that every follower of Jesus should dedicate at least a small portion of their week to Bible memory. And to prove that you can do more than you realize, I've made it a goal to memorize the entire New Testament before I turn 40. Learn more about how time spent in a Chinese jail cell convinced me that this was a necessary goal:
✅ Is it Possible to Memorize the whole Bible? • Is it Possible to Memo...
✅ Memorize Verses or Books of the Bible? • Should You Memorize Bi...
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Video Timestamps
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0:00​ - Different Methods of Memorization
0:39​ - Rote Memorization (& why I don't use this)
2:13​ - My method for memorizing the Bible overview
3:28​ - Anchoring (aka the Memory Palace)
4:12​ - Add Numeric Associations (various methods)
7:32​ - Story Encoding Bible memory example
9:48​ - What's next in the memory journey?
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There are numerous methods to memorize the Bible. Whether you just want to remember a single verse, a chapter or even a whole book of the Bible, and it benefits you to do your research.
In this video, I explain the memory palace technique, the number memory system (including the Major System) and the story encoding method that I've combined to help me memorize entire books of the Bible, including both chapters and verses. You certainly don't have to use my method, but hopefully it can inspire you to create your own and continue on the journey of memorization!

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  • @jerrynash8920
    @jerrynash8920 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you being candid. As you already know, anything worth doing, and memorizing the Word of God is, is worth the challenge.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed! And it definitely is a challenge. 😂

  • @jishabinu8758
    @jishabinu87582 ай бұрын

    By Gods grace your steps are soo good to study the word of God

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 ай бұрын

    🙏🙏

  • @scottastonehouse
    @scottastonehouse3 жыл бұрын

    Great job Josh! I am impressed with not only the quality of the content (tips for memorizing Scripture), but of the video itself! You're a pro!

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, Scott! I'm definitely not a pro, but trying to create the best content I can :)

  • @jesant0s
    @jesant0s11 ай бұрын

    You described exactly how I was doing Bible memorization couple of years ago, shame on me I stopped it and did not continue on it. Just now I wanted to get back on track and continue my journey and your video confirmed me that it is a good idea following the same method. While watching your video I was so surprised you were doing exactly same things I used to do, using the memory palace / major system /stories. I just found your channel today, I will definitely be watching more of your content, keep the great work

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    11 ай бұрын

    Awesome! So glad you found the channel and hope you enjoy the other videos we have.

  • @biblechannellaurie5881
    @biblechannellaurie58812 жыл бұрын

    You have opened my eyes concerning “rote memory” the cons of it. Concerning memorizing books of the Bible is what is helpful here. I have began to separate books of the Bible by chapters and once I get the hang of the earlier chapters I start memorizing the later chapters and reviewing them more than the early chapters. This has helped me. Thank you for your channel. Laurie Martin, fellow Scripture Memory enthusiast.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Laurie!

  • @CraigMarkley
    @CraigMarkley Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this overview video. It's very helpful.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Craig.

  • @t.k.8265
    @t.k.82653 жыл бұрын

    you made a lot of sense. Like it and using it already. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful, T.K.!

  • @TonyOmila7x
    @TonyOmila7x3 жыл бұрын

    Great job my friend. Thank you so much. GOD BLESS US ALWAYS.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless you, Tony!

  • @jerrynash8920
    @jerrynash8920 Жыл бұрын

    A believer never "gets sick" of the Word of God.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    That's true, but it is possible to burn out on reading and/or memorizing it, I think.

  • @jorhulog1473
    @jorhulog1473Ай бұрын

    Hey brother thanks for your channel. I just finished memorizing Ephesians and I uploaded my video of it!

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Well done 👍🏻

  • @victoriairias7703
    @victoriairias7703 Жыл бұрын

    As a musician, I wondered how I could memorize long pieces of repertoire but not scripture, we have many techniques and methods, and like you said, it is not easy. I hought only by repeating you can memorize scripture. I am starting my journey of memorizing scripture and not having the excuse that I am just bad at memorizing and will never be able to do it.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I'm glad you no longer can use that excuse!

  • @scottsponaas
    @scottsponaas3 ай бұрын

    Andrew Huberman put out a video about a year ago that suggested that if you inject super short mini breaks into whatever you’re trying to learn, it supercharges your retention. I found the video a couple weeks back and tried it while memorizing short length passages (ex, Hebrews 3:12-19) and it blew my mind. I would read verse twelve a few times over the course of 10 seconds or so until I had it pretty clear, then I would just stare off and let my mind drift for about the same length of time I had spent reading it. This absolutely works. I guess what’s happening during that drift period is a process in the hippocampus where what you just learned is repeating but at 20x speed (praise God.). I was memorizing those chunks that would normally take me an hour or two of repetition in only a matter of 5-10 minutes and remembering it an hour or two later. I just stumbled across the idea of writing down the first letter of each word and tried that in combination with Huberman’s method and I’m blown away. It cuts memorization time more than in half.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 ай бұрын

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing, Scott!

  • @dailytheology1689
    @dailytheology16892 жыл бұрын

    Excellent mic and tips,

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t normally get complimented on my mic, but thank you! 😂

  • @brendaboykin3281
    @brendaboykin32813 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Brother 🌹🌹🌹

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Brenda 🙏

  • @stenosway
    @stenosway4 ай бұрын

    What works quite well for me is using Bible software to help me write on specific Bible topics. Time and time again when I'm sharing with others, Bible text will come to me because of writing. But this is an uncommon method perhaps? Another help is listening OFTEN to an audio Bible. There are so many opportunities to do this, even while doing chores, driving, walking, etc. I listen to Jon Mohr reading the CSB. Very helpful indeed. (Image Trek UK Faith and Flesh)

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    4 ай бұрын

    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

  • @BibleMemoryGoal
    @BibleMemoryGoal3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to watch! Which method have you been using to memorize the Bible and do you plan to change it at all? Leave a comment below to let me know. Also, here's the link to the download mentioned in the video: ▶ Number Cheat Sheet Download: www.biblememorygoal.com/resources/number-memory-pdf/

  • @01peter211

    @01peter211

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love this. I just recently learned the memory palace and have memorized 3 1/2 chapters using it. It’s so encouraging to see someone using the same method has memorized whole books so I know I’m on the right path. The only thing I wasn’t doing was associating the numbers with the verses, I was counting objects to figure out what verse I was at so this really helps since I have the same goal!!

  • @heloisaheng3189
    @heloisaheng31892 жыл бұрын

    It used to take me one week to memorise 23 verses and still very broken memory. With memory palace I’m able to memorise same amount of verse very well in 3 days. Usually in my palace I set only the linear route of 1 to 10 per chapter and then for verse > 10 my imagination go through the same route for second / third .. etc cycle with different details.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad to hear that you’re making progress and enjoying the process!

  • @kingarth0r
    @kingarth0r4 ай бұрын

    Currently memorizing the sermon on the mount and while I'm memorizing I just have my fingers count up as I go through. I'm also going to make sure whence I have gotten to the end. I prioritize reviewing my weaker parts than the ealier ones. For me that means at minimum 2 weeks reviewing everyday and ideally a whole 2 months of reciting everyday.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 ай бұрын

    That's a great system. Keep it up!

  • @burningheartsministriesmis1488
    @burningheartsministriesmis1488 Жыл бұрын

    Great video ❤

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @manihjarda
    @manihjarda3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this so much. I am so thankful for having found your videos. Can’t wait to start my own journey. God bless you.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got this!

  • @rubywedderburn6528
    @rubywedderburn65283 жыл бұрын

    Yes my brother When it comes to the Word of God I know it will be worth it after all. Glory to God I needed that today.... Thanks for the algorithm for sending me this gift.....😊 God bless you for your work

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the encouragement, Ruby! I’m so happy to hear that it was a gift to you. I hope you’ll find the rest of the videos valuable as well!

  • @rubywedderburn6528

    @rubywedderburn6528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal Definitely looking forward to hearing them. God bless

  • @churchhymnsandpsalms
    @churchhymnsandpsalms3 жыл бұрын

    Dude! Thanks so much! I’ve been rote memorizing chapters of the Bible, but then I can’t pick individual verses out. I just retain them as one big chunk that I can rattle off. I need memory palaces!

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea, I know what you mean. Rote memory works, but I always had that same problem. Hopefully as you watch more of my videos, you’ll better understand how I use memory palaces.

  • @sgib199
    @sgib1992 жыл бұрын

    Interesting ideas. Currently I’m using more of a rote method. But I also will work on a chapter or chunk from back to front as part of the review process, and will only remember the verse numbers based on paragraphs or thought ideas. On romans 8, for example, verse 1, 5, 9, 12, 15, etc. Then while reviewing, I’ll start with vs 38 first. Then 35, flowing into 38. Then 31, flowing to 35. This is how I’ve been approaching the problem of being more familiar with the first part of a bible chunk.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting...thanks for sharing!

  • @sgib199

    @sgib199

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal Hey I do want to clarify something...I don't work from back to front every time I review. Only sometimes, to give my brain a change of pace. One thing that really resonated with me in your video...is that if I forget a verse or little section, it can be very difficult to get back on track and remember what follows. So at least I know I can jump forward to the next chunk (vs 5, 9, 12, 15 in my example) and keep going. The Bible memory guy's method of breaking everything into lines of less than 8 words is far to granular for me. Thanks for your videos!

  • @hannahmaywright
    @hannahmaywright2 жыл бұрын

    This video has helped so much! I stumbled across your video because I am in the process of memorizing James and am now starting the third chapter. It’s my first attempt at memorizing an entire book. One thing that surprised me and has been frustrating is the inability to continue if I get stuck one verse or to know exactly where a verse is and start reciting it. So this video definitely caught my attention! Since I first watched it I’ve been researching memory palaces and watched some of your other videos. I just successfully used it to memorize the books of the Bible (old and new separate) which has been incredible for navigating God’s Word. One question I have for you though is did you go back and re-memorize the James scripture you memorized with a memory palace or did you move onto something else? Trying to figure out what I should do about the first two chapters I’ve already memorized of James. I appreciate your advice!

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching the videos, Hannah, and I'm so glad to hear they've been helpful. To answer your question, I did go back through and "encode" what I had already memorized (James) into a new palace. It actually didn't take me that much extra time and was a good way to help me review what I had memorized. I feel like sometimes using the memory palace to organize something you've already "memorized" can be a good way to experiment and learn about the technique. Make sense?

  • @hannahmaywright

    @hannahmaywright

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal That does, thanks for the answering. Based off your input I’ll probably do the same then.

  • @JulianoNunues
    @JulianoNunues3 жыл бұрын

    Very good your videos. Please keep adding the subtitle manually to your videos, you will be blessing people from other countries, including me, who live in Brazil.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! I will keep manually adding subtitles. Blessings from Thailand!

  • @JulianoNunues

    @JulianoNunues

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal Amem. I sent you a message on instagram

  • @jordanmadden7388
    @jordanmadden73882 жыл бұрын

    I think this method is probably best if you are wanting to memorize the verse numbers. If you don’t care about verse numbers, there are faster and easier ways. Verse numbers would be like a walking Bible though so pretty cool if you can do it.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re absolutely right. And I’m not saying that this is any kind of “super method”, this is just the one I use to accomplish the goals I’ve set, which do include memorizing chapter/verse numbers.

  • @biblequestionswithchristop8971
    @biblequestionswithchristop8971 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I’ll admit it seems like a lot of work but. I’m definitely going to give it a try.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Let me know how it goes.

  • @63Rolig
    @63Rolig3 жыл бұрын

    I've read about Memory Palace before and look forward to trying this with the Bible! Can you re-use the same room for different books? Or is it best to choose different places? I've been trying to memorize by rote and it is tough, for all the reasons you say here. Thanks so much for your channel.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! Personally, I try to avoid using the same room for different books/chapters. I’ve listed out about 15 different memory palaces and so far I haven’t used them all yet. After I exhaust those, I’ll have to get a bit more creative. But in the end, I don’t want to file two different chapters/books in the same file folder because I know I’ll get confused!! 😂

  • @63Rolig

    @63Rolig

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal wow! That was prompt! Thanks so much! Been really on my heart to memorize passages/books rather than verses out of context. So brilliant finding your stuff.

  • @sherlockhomeless7138
    @sherlockhomeless71382 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. I don't think I can do the 'anchoring' when I'm not actually there. I do understand though why you want to associate some things with a certain verse. But I don't think I know that many places anyway.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you might be surprised at how many places your brain has remembered and is capable of remembering. That said, definitely just do what works for you!

  • @bendods
    @bendods Жыл бұрын

    I have used the Bible memory app and just done Rote memorization for a little over a year now, have not memorized any books but done about 16 full chapters. I am seeing some of the issues you mentioned with rote memorization come up and I want to be memorizing full books (starting with Romans). I'm thinking of switching and adopting the memory palace technique. Any tips to someone switching memorization techniques?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    It depends what you mean by “switching” 😉 If you’re wanting to start a new passage using the memory palace, that’s different than trying to place an existing memorized passage into a palace. Either way, I would try to learn the basics of the mind palace technique on a short passage before trying to apply it to a full, long book like Romans. You can look up my series on Psalm 46 or you can check out our Bible Memory Course that has an introduction to a number of amazing techniques: www.biblememorygoal.com/training/

  • @LeonardoGibramt
    @LeonardoGibramt2 жыл бұрын

    Josh, do you use your palace memory for more then one book?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I do. But I have to have different palaces for each book.

  • @nuddmeister
    @nuddmeister3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! With the longer books of the Bible do you use a different room for each chapter?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jared! Yes, I do. But for the longer books (more than 6 chapter), I’m going to have to get more creative about how I do this, because I don’t have too many 20+ room mansions that I can use as a memory palace 🤣

  • @TheWilliamsAdoptionJourney
    @TheWilliamsAdoptionJourney Жыл бұрын

    I don’t have enough things in my palace to attach a verse too lol I’m a minimalist

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    😂🤣

  • @JacksonRubem
    @JacksonRubem2 жыл бұрын

    I learned a lot from your video. But I had a doubt. Where do I find enough places for hundreds of Bible verses?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Once you start building and using memory palaces, you’ll be surprised at how many places you have. Every piece of furniture, every appliance, every tree…pretty much anything that sticks in your mind can be used as a location to store a verse.

  • @bjencks1880
    @bjencks18802 жыл бұрын

    How do I contact you about memorization? I also have a similar method, but it is slightly different and I would love to talk together about it.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome to join our community (www.biblememorygoal.com/join/) where you’ll find hundreds of other people who memorize with similar techniques.

  • @TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel
    @TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel2 жыл бұрын

    I would love to talk with you. I memorized 10 Books out of the Bible with the linear method.... I just heard of you.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice work on the 10 books, Kees! Feel free to reach out to me using the email on this channel or through the contact page on my website: www.biblememorygoal.com/contact

  • @katiedemers9911
    @katiedemers99113 жыл бұрын

    What is your schedule for memorizing? Are you more than 1 verse per day?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I try to average about 5-10 verses per day, which is extremely aggressive and not always attainable.

  • @tamrumekonnen3695
    @tamrumekonnen36952 жыл бұрын

    HI, can you send me this and other of your videos please! thank you very much. God bless you.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you want notifications about new videos, you can either subscribe to the channel or add your email address here: www.biblememorygoal.com/join

  • @jr-mc9ee
    @jr-mc9ee11 ай бұрын

    Is it plausible to create your own memory palace digitally instead of in real life?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    11 ай бұрын

    Definitely possible. I know some people who use virtual worlds from video games.

  • @anselpierson5193
    @anselpierson51933 жыл бұрын

    Which version do you memorize? I'm working on memorizing a verse from each book for fun, and I'm memorizing from the NASB 1995, but I feel like it doesn't flow as smoothly as other versions. I also don't really want to switch to another because I'll need to rememorize all the verse I have memorized. I feel like I should switch to another like the NIV or the NKJV

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea, this is tricky, Ansel. Most people I talk to agree that it’s best to stick with the same version if possible. I’ve chosen the NIV, but I had already memorized the book of James in King James Version. Instead of going back and re-memorizing it, I’ve decided to just keep James in my memory as KJV but memorize everything new in the NIV. Does that help?

  • @anselpierson5193

    @anselpierson5193

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal Absolutely, thanks for replying!

  • @naruto-sensei2426

    @naruto-sensei2426

    3 жыл бұрын

    The palace doesn't work i don't know someone tha has use it succesfully.

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m using it. What makes you say it’s not successful?

  • @Psalm_27.4

    @Psalm_27.4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal I hope you return to KJV. NIV has a lot of changes. I cannot site them, but people have preached on it. If you Google this topic, I believe that you will find why NIV has defects. No disrespect intended. KJV also expands your Shakespearean vocabulary.

  • @look007456
    @look0074563 жыл бұрын

    how to memorize new testmant,telll me,

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    This video shows some of my method. Subscribe to the channel to follow along as I continue to share more, David!

  • @richardmetz6032
    @richardmetz6032 Жыл бұрын

    I want to learn to memorize at the least one unfortunately I've always had trouble learning things since my earliest days in school so I guess my question is how can I learn one in the most easiest simple way to start?

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    Here are some ideas: www.biblememorygoal.com/start/

  • @richardmetz6032

    @richardmetz6032

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BibleMemoryGoal hey man I just wanted to thank you for reaching out to me I don't get much time between work with what you sent me I have everything I need I appreciate it

  • @benwinnerkam6717
    @benwinnerkam67173 жыл бұрын

    No easy way but the benefits far outweigh the efforts. The Bible recommendation to memorise is not to memorise but to meditate. Memory comes automatically when the Word enters the heart. It is anchored in such a way that the HSp can use it. When you meditate you see or imagine and become what the Word says. More than blind rote or silly association .. Let the Word of Christ dwell (live) richly in you...Col 3.16

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. I agree that it's worth the effort. I disagree that memory comes automatically. You have to work for it. And even if it's rote or "silly", I think God can use it either way.

  • @ColeB-jy3mh
    @ColeB-jy3mh Жыл бұрын

    Whow there are Muslim adds attached to these videos,

  • @BibleMemoryGoal

    @BibleMemoryGoal

    Жыл бұрын

    Really?? That’s really unfortunate. Thank you for letting me know.