EXTREME CHEESE CHALLENGE!
Here is the EXTREME CHEESE CHALLENGE that you have been waiting for!
Chuck Swindoll wrote, “I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. . . . No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends! Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more effective. Your attitudes and outlook will begin to change. Your mind will become alert and observant. Your confidence and assurance will be enhanced. Your faith will be solidified” (Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994], p. 61).
Why memorize scripture?
1. Because the Bible tells us to!
“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds…” (Deut. 11:18)
2. Storing the Word of God in our hearts and minds helps us to obey it!
“…the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” (Deut. 30:14)
“The teachings of God ares in his heart, so he does not fail to keep them.” (Ps. 37:31)
“I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Ps. 119:11)
3. It will make us prosperous (because of our increased obedience).
“Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” (Josh. 1:8)
4. It prevents vain and evil thoughts. When memorizing scripture, one must necessarily dwell on the Word of God during one’s spare time. This will crowd out less edifying thoughts. Through Scripture memorization one can easily obey Paul’s exhortation:
“…think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful…” (Phil. 4:8)
5. It is a battle against temptation. Christ is our example on this point. In Matt. 4 and Luke 4, He resisted Satan’s temptations each time by citing Scripture. Paul states that the Word of God is a weapon in spiritual warfare:
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” (Eph. 6:17)
EXTREME CHEESE CHALLENGE! (Cheese as in $$$$$)
Easy as cheese… Matthew 6:25-34 (only 10 simple verses)
1). Write out, in your own words, what each of the verses mean to you, and turn it in when you are ready to take the challenge below!
2). Be ready, willing, and able to recite to KIC (during our next meetings) the verses from Matthew 6:25-34!
I have two delicious $10.00 bills to the first two KICers who can do #1 & #2. I also have four cozy beach towels for the next four KICers to do #1 & #2!
* You have one month to complete this challenge! After March 16th, I keep the money and will think of you all while I lay on the beach with a cozy towel.
Good Luck!
The Challenge Begins Now!!
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KIC’N It To The EXTREME!
