Since this is an overall Health Challenge in the midst of the busiest time of year, a time whose true purpose is gratitude and faith, but can really turn into selfishness and consumerism, we are proposing an extra credit assignment, memorizing Bible verses.
This can be either separate verses or whole passages of Scripture. This should not be used as a refresher course on verses you already have learned or are super familiar with, but ones you have never committed to memory.
If you are not sure where to start, here are some good passages that may inspire you, to remind you the Reason for the Season!
Isaiah 9:1-7 – Prediction of Christ’s birth
Luke 2: 8-18 – Mary’s Song
Luke 2:9-18 – Angel appearing to shepherds
Isaiah 61:1-11 – Christ’s ministry
Matthew 5:1-10 – Beatitudes
Philippians 3:1-11 – Jesus’ example of humility
Psalm 16, 23, 46, 100, 103, 139 – Good Stuff!
Philippians 3:12-21 – Pressing on toward the goal
Again, you can memorize more than five, but only accumulate 5 extra points. Time spent memorizing does not count toward the 15 minute daily Bible study, this is extra credit, up and beyond.
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