Day 3: Set Up the Bible Memory App (Scripture Typer) {Tools for Memorizing}
You are on Day 3 of my 31 Days Series: “Tools to Memorize a Bible Chapter.”
TO DO
1. Sign up for Bible Memory App (used to be called Scripture Typer)
This is a fantastic (and free!) review method on the web for your desktop computer or smartphone. It’s a tremendous help to many of us in the Hide His Word group.
How it works: You select the individual verses or complete chapter you want to memorize (or use a collection already set up) in any translation. Then one verse at a time, you practice on three levels: (1) Type in the verse as you look at it, (2) Type in the verse when given every other word, or (3) Type in the verse straight from memory.
Watch this short video to see for yourself.
I use the Bible Memory app several times a week to learn new verses and to review older ones. I’ll be recommending its use throughout our 31 days to help us learn our verses.
2. More with the app
You can do many more things with the Bible Memory app, including printing your own verse cards. Adjust your account settings to set up review reminders, measure your progress (by speed, by accuracy, by first letters only), with or without verse references, with or without punctuation, etc.
Here are my settings (except I alternate between speed and accuracy, depending on how clumsy my fingers feel):
3. EXTRA: Record audio
Record yourself reading the whole chapter aloud. (I use “Voice Memos” on my iPhone.) Then listen to it often during the month (and afterwards for review) to familiarize yourself with the cadence of the chapter.
Or listen often to an audio Bible version, like here at Bible Gateway. (I love Max McLean’s voice.)
TODAY’S TIPS
* Involve as many senses as possible.
Prepare resources that you will see and hear, and if possible, touch. I don’t know a way to smell or taste, but maybe you can get creative. 🙂
* Use accountability for extra motivation.
Announce to a friend or family member that you’re doing this, and ask them to periodically ask you about it. Or with the Bible Memory app, earn reward “badges” for the number of verses you learn.
FINAL WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
While preparing resources ahead of time is beneficial—do what you can because it’s helpful—don’t wait until you have everything “ready” before you start memorizing. You don’t have to have anything to start memorizing. Don’t let perfectionism keep you from beginning. If you’re ready to memorize, go! Resources are only aids, not the main thing. The main thing is the God behind the words, not even the words themselves.
LINKS
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Have you used the Bible Memory app? Share in the comments.
Wow! That looks like a neat tool, Lisa, than you for sharing and allowing us to join your group!
So glad you want to join, June! We’re blessed to have you. Scripture Typer really is an amazing tool. I’ve used it for a few years now, and it has helped me more than I can say. (If I could get commission on how many times I recommend it….ha)
Dear Lisa
This is a brilliant series – very encouraging and practical. … maybe I could start early on a Psalm or two …
I like your “record audio” idea (although my own voice is quite dreary).
Re taste and smell: use that mnemonic idea where you mentally walk round your house, but include the kitchen and garden.
David
I’m so glad you’re finding this of value! I do hope that it’ll continue to be helpful, with whatever verses anyone is learning.
I’m not crazy about hearing my own voice either. But it is helpful, nonetheless. 🙂 I’d much rather hear Max McLean, given the choice.
Nice ideas for smell and taste! I do believe that would work.