What Biblical passages should one know by heart?

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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to think of biblical passages that I should know by heart. Besides what I have listed below, can any give their own (name removed by moderator)ut? Of course there will be additions, but I’d like to know where I should start.

Also, please note that I’m listing the passages by heart; I may unintentionally omit one or two in the process.

Genesis 1:1
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 16:18-19
Luke 1:28
Luke 1:42
John 1:1-3
John 3:16

Thanks!
 
Mark 13:32-33

I think we should all know this by heart with 2012 coming up.
 
I believe that God will put it into your heart which passage He wants you to “know by heart”.

For me, Psalms 23 is low on my list, I only know parts of the passage and that is only because it’s plastered on everything in the stores.

but if I had a favorite, it would be Judith 8:14
 
Mt 22:36-40 - It summarizes everything and points us in the right direction.
1 John 4:8 - ties in with the above and shows that our goal is integral with our path.

Peace
James
 
The Magnificat
The Canticle of Zachariah
The Beatitudes (either or both versions)
John chapter 1!!!
 
the entier bible that’s what all the early church fathers did don’t you think we should do the same. You should know the bible so well you spit out biblical passages without even thinking about it without hesitation and you enjoy doing it with no internal conflict 😃
 
I would say it’s good to know as many passages as possible by heart. Of greater importance, however, is to develop an understanding of what the Bible does and does not teach, how it is organized and where to find certain events and teachings. For example, I can listen to most any reading and usually tell what book it is from as well as the context in which it is presented. I can also point to certain passages when asked about specific matters of doctrine or Biblical history. There are many who can do this far better than I but it is something I work on quite a bit.
 
catholictiger said:
the entier bible that’s what all the early church fathers did don’t you think we should do the same. You should know the bible so well you spit out biblical passages without even thinking about it without hesitation and you enjoy doing it with no internal conflict 😃
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Zenas said:
I would say it’s good to know as many passages as possible by heart. Of greater importance, however, is to develop an understanding of what the Bible does and does not teach, how it is organized and where to find certain events and teachings. For example, I can listen to most any reading and usually tell what book it is from as well as the context in which it is presented. I can also point to certain passages when asked about specific matters of doctrine or Biblical history. There are many who can do this far better than I but it is something I work on quite a bit.
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These are both good answers and even better when taken together. Being able to “spit out biblical passages” might be good but without understanding it can be used to support all sort of odd theologies and can just become annoying.

I would say it is better to have an understanding with nothing “memorized” than to have memorization without understanding…If you know what I mean.

Many times we can quote or paraphrase bible passages that support certain aspects of faith without knowing the precise chapter and verse. I remember hearing one Catholic convert say that Catholics actually know the bible quite well - we are just not so good at looking them up quickly.

Peace
James
 
Depends on what passages and the purpose of your calling. Not everyone is given the same gifts or called to exercise their gifts the same way. Some are called to evangelize, some to teach, some to be apologists, some to serve, etc etc. Depending on your gifts and what purpose you are driven will influence how you approach memorization of Scripture. Plus, people are wired different, some people are into details, while some are more into the big picture (like me). Those into details are usually good story tellers and usually have the knack of being good teachers. Others who are into the big picture approach Scripture totally diiferent, not focusing too much on Bible stories but connecting Scripture together and focusing on doctrine.
 
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Depends on what passages and the purpose of your calling. Not everyone is given the same gifts or called to exercise their gifts the same way. Some are called to evangelize, some to teach, some to be apologists, some to serve, etc etc. Depending on your gifts and what purpose you are driven will influence how you approach memorization of Scripture. Plus, people are wired different, some people are into details, while some are more into the big picture (like me). Those into details are usually good story tellers and usually have the knack of being good teachers. Others who are into the big picture approach Scripture totally diiferent, not focusing too much on Bible stories but connecting Scripture together and focusing on doctrine.
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I’m one like you as well. I think that folks who are not so much into detail are drawn more toward the contemplative - even mystical - aspects of the faith. At least I am…😃

Peace
James
 
Some people can tell Bible stories and make you feel like you are there. Its a wonderful gift that I don’t have. I love to talk doctrine. Two totally different ways of thinking. But its all good!
 
I think it’s more important to know the Word of God itself. I don’t spend my time learning any particular verse(though I find that some of them ‘pop’ into my head when I’m speaking about God). I instead want to know what it says, from start to finish. What does it mean? What is a covenant? Why does that apply to me? What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the covenant? That he became a curse? What is my covenant?

I think being able to answer those questions, and to truly understand our faith is more important than being able to rattle off any set verses.
 
Matthew 26:26-28

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to the disciples. ‘Take it and eat,’ he said, ‘this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he handed it to them saying, 'Drink from this, all of you, for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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The_Scott said:
Hi everyone,

I’m trying to think of biblical passages that I should know by heart. Besides what I have listed below, can any give their own (name removed by moderator)ut? Of course there will be additions, but I’d like to know where I should start.

Also, please note that I’m listing the passages by heart; I may unintentionally omit one or two in the process.

Genesis 1:1
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 16:18-19
Luke 1:28
Luke 1:42
John 1:1-3
John 3:16

Thanks!
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You should know all the sayings of Christ.
 
I love the book of Sirach…I think I’ve highlighted almost everything in it haha.
I remember a lot of what the verses say, but I don’t remember the numbers always…
But I do know I love Sirach 8:5, Sirach 4:28, and Romans 8:28-29
 
Zenas said:
I would say it’s good to know as many passages as possible by heart. Of greater importance, however, is to develop an understanding of what the Bible does and does not teach, how it is organized and where to find certain events and teachings. For example, I can listen to most any reading and usually tell what book it is from as well as the context in which it is presented. I can also point to certain passages when asked about specific matters of doctrine or Biblical history. There are many who can do this far better than I but it is something I work on quite a bit.
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Even more important is to understand the narrative thread which runs through the Bible.

The Bible is a story, and the narrative story is the story of our redemption, of how to trust God.

That is what is important to understand.

-Tim-
 
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