Comments on: Day 8 ~ II Timothy 2:8

By: James

James — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:06:24 +0000

It’s amazing how many people memorize that way; but I’ve met many who do not. For a long time, it was a struggle for me to memorize because I never nailed down a way of doing it. Once I found this method, I’ve been able to do much better. Whatever your way of memorizing is, find it, and pursue it!

By: Hannah Espineda

Hannah Espineda — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:37:18 +0000

There truly is nothing more wonderful than the fact that we serve a risen Lord! What an all-powerful God we serve! And because He has empowered us, we can endure hardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ and do great exploits for Him! This is an important truth to remember, especially when discouragement creeps in. When I forget about the power of my Commander in Chief, I begin to do things in my own strength. (That, of course, doesn’t work too well!) Thus, Paul says to remember!

“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” (Rom. 1:16)

By: Sarah Espineda

Sarah Espineda — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:44:23 +0000

That is how I memorize verses, too. And I have found that it is very helpful to picture what the words mean. It greatly helps me to retain the memory of the verse. Also it gives it more meaning, vs. just words.
Thank you for your expanded explanations and insights on the words and phrases. They were a great help in memorizing today. (That was a really neat and creative way to remember the word “remember”!) We serve a risen Savior. Hallelujah!
I have appreciated the related photos that have been put on for each day’s verse as they have been a great help in memory, too. Thank you!

By: Grace Ozuna

Grace Ozuna — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:41:16 +0000

This is the way I memorize! and it has been a blessing cause it help me to understand more each verse!!..thanks for the insights James!

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:46:13 +0000

Thanks James…that is a lot like the way I memorize. When you ponder the passage and break it part, it seems to come alive with new meaning which helps in memorizing.

By: Hannah Ramey

Hannah Ramey — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:08:12 +0000

I like to learn scripture that way too James.
It helps you to think about each word more then you would usually when just reading or saying it. Isn’t it true that Christ’s resurrection is such an important part of the gospel. For some reason, in sharing the wordless book with children, that is the part I tend to leave out on accident, I am sure Satan enjoys that. Jesus defeating death, is what gives us everlasting life.
Rom 5:10 “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.”

By: Nathan Straub

Nathan Straub — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:52:43 +0000

Could it be safely said that idioms like “according to” are an evidence of the method of divine inspiration? That is, the words must have passed through the writer’s mind, filtered by historical-cultural-social-literary context which gave the words meaning.

By: James

James — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:25:20 +0000

Thanks, Tim, for your comment about the preposition “according to.” It it important that we go to the original language and figure out it’s meaning no matter how complicated it may seem! May the Lord reveal to us even deeper understanding of this verse as we meditate upon it this evening. Every word of God is pure, it is a shield to them that put their trust in Him (from Prov. 30).

By: Sandie Jalbert

Sandie Jalbert — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:01:58 +0000

It is good to remember that Jesus rose from the dead. Without that, we couldn’t have freedom over sin. I am so grateful for His victory over death!

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:15:23 +0000

Thank you, James, for this exhortation to continually keep in mind the truth of Christ’s resurrection. This is the heart of the Gospel!

What you said is good, Tim. “Getting down to the source” makes a lot of sense. And actually I found the Latin analogy to be quite helpful. Thanks!