Day: 125 Verses Memorized: 308 Working On: Chapter 7:25-41
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My Progress:
Sometimes memorizing comes really easy and thankfully, this was one of those weeks. I'm usually pretty good at the beginning of the chapters. It seems that each chapter begins with a story and ends with philosophy. I'm good at the story parts! I'm happy that I've broken the 300 verse mark. I suppose it could be disheartening to think that there are 879 total verses so I still have over 500 to go. But for now, I'm rejoicing in my accomplishment.
Some Thoughts:
The first part of this chapter is a conversation between Jesus and his brothers. It was interesting right from the beginning because I never paid much attention to his earthly brothers before. However, I found it unfortunate that their comments only showed their unbelief, just like everyone else.
I think it's funny how Jesus says He's not going to the Feast, but then goes anyway in secret. He must have been quite the mysterious fellow. (So I guess next time I have to lie so I don't ruin someone's surprise party, I won't have to feel quite as guilty.)
Onward!!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Week 17: Review Week
Day: 118 Verses Memorized: 284 Working On: Reviewing Ch. 1-6
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My Progress:
This week I've been spending my time reviewing the previous 6 chapters before I move on to Chapter 7. I am very pleased with what I've learned about myself during this past week. At first, I was very disappointed and frustrated when I felt that I was forgetting previous chapters. However, after spending just a few days going over each chapter, I realize that these verses have indeed been imprinted upon my heart. It did not take a lot of effort to refresh my memory and be able to recite each chapter flawlessly again. I know for sure that as long as I peridocially review these chapters, they'll be in my heart forever. That is so encouraging and exciting.
Some Thoughts:
When I intially set out to spend the week reviewing the past 6 chapters, I figured I wouldn't have much to blog about, since I already commented on each passage as I went along. However, I was astonished at how profound a simple "review" experience could be.
Jesus.
It just amazes me how every word of this book points directly to Jesus. I didn't realize when I was going through verse by verse, but when you take the time to recite it altogether, you begin to see the big picture. He is just so awesome, so wonderful, so full of love, so enduring in patience, and so incredibly powerful that no human could ever possibly begin to express his greatness.
People.
We are just so lost. We are so lost that sometimes we don't even know we're lost! We are foolish, proud, unbelieving and think we've got it all under control. We have no idea. Truly - - - no idea.
I feel like this book goes back and forth and between Jesus and people.
People are lost. Jesus seeks them out.
People are powerless. Jesus reaches out to them.
People are weak. Jesus saves them.
People deny Him. Jesus loves them anyway.
I can't begin to imagine what is still in store for me as I begin to continue on with Chapter 7 this week. This has truly been a rewarding experience on so many levels, and I'm only 1/3 of the way through. These brief thoughts only scratch the surface of the transformation that has occured in my heart since I've begun this journey.
Thank you, Lord for enabling me to come to you and learn from you. I can comprehend only a fraction of your greatness and it overwhelms me. Thank you for your Word and for calling me to embark on this journey of memorization. Thank you for opening my eyes and revealing yourself to me in ways I've never experienced. Please don't let me get in the way of your work in me. You are an awesome God. What a privilege to learn about you as I continue to carve your words into the depths of my heart.
Amen
The John Squad
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My Progress:
This week I've been spending my time reviewing the previous 6 chapters before I move on to Chapter 7. I am very pleased with what I've learned about myself during this past week. At first, I was very disappointed and frustrated when I felt that I was forgetting previous chapters. However, after spending just a few days going over each chapter, I realize that these verses have indeed been imprinted upon my heart. It did not take a lot of effort to refresh my memory and be able to recite each chapter flawlessly again. I know for sure that as long as I peridocially review these chapters, they'll be in my heart forever. That is so encouraging and exciting.
Some Thoughts:
When I intially set out to spend the week reviewing the past 6 chapters, I figured I wouldn't have much to blog about, since I already commented on each passage as I went along. However, I was astonished at how profound a simple "review" experience could be.
Jesus.
It just amazes me how every word of this book points directly to Jesus. I didn't realize when I was going through verse by verse, but when you take the time to recite it altogether, you begin to see the big picture. He is just so awesome, so wonderful, so full of love, so enduring in patience, and so incredibly powerful that no human could ever possibly begin to express his greatness.
People.
We are just so lost. We are so lost that sometimes we don't even know we're lost! We are foolish, proud, unbelieving and think we've got it all under control. We have no idea. Truly - - - no idea.
I feel like this book goes back and forth and between Jesus and people.
People are lost. Jesus seeks them out.
People are powerless. Jesus reaches out to them.
People are weak. Jesus saves them.
People deny Him. Jesus loves them anyway.
I can't begin to imagine what is still in store for me as I begin to continue on with Chapter 7 this week. This has truly been a rewarding experience on so many levels, and I'm only 1/3 of the way through. These brief thoughts only scratch the surface of the transformation that has occured in my heart since I've begun this journey.
Thank you, Lord for enabling me to come to you and learn from you. I can comprehend only a fraction of your greatness and it overwhelms me. Thank you for your Word and for calling me to embark on this journey of memorization. Thank you for opening my eyes and revealing yourself to me in ways I've never experienced. Please don't let me get in the way of your work in me. You are an awesome God. What a privilege to learn about you as I continue to carve your words into the depths of my heart.
Amen
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Week 16: 32.3%
Day: 111 Verses Memorized: 284 Working On: Reviewing Chapters 1-6
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My Progress:
Wahoooo! I finished Chapter 6! I have officially memorized 32.3% of the Book of John. When I first crunched the numbers I thought, "ooh hooray - only .7% and I'll be one-third through." I figured I'd go memorize a quick verse to get there until I realized that .7 is actually FIVE more verses! Anyway, we took a long car ride this week to visit family and I was excited to have multiple hours where the children were physically restrained in one place and I could concentrate. Reading in the car makes me sick, so my husband was able to put Chaper 6 on his ipod so I could memorize it by ear, which was an interesting change of pace. My thumb cramped up from constantly pushing the button to go backward. I'm not kidding. So this week I am going to take a break and go back for review. I am always way too excited to make more "progress" and just keep plowing forward. I neglect to spend the necessary time in review to maintain the previous chapters. So I'm going to spend this week going over Chapters 1-6 and then continue reviewing a previous chapter each day as I progress through Chapter 7.
Some Thoughts:
The rest of Chapter 6 talks about Jesus being the Living Bread that comes down from heaven. I continued reflecting on how Jesus is spiritual bread and those who come to Him will never go hungry. It is just amazing how He meets our every need and leaves us wanting nothing.
"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him." (6:44) This whole idea poses so many theological questions and I know that I'll never be able to understand it all. But what I do know is this: I am so very, very thankful to be one of those that the Father chose to draw to Himself.
"From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him." (v.66) This verse just made me sad.
Not my best reciting of a chapter, but give me a break - it's 71 verses.
The John Squad
(Please click here to chart your own progress!)
My Progress:
Wahoooo! I finished Chapter 6! I have officially memorized 32.3% of the Book of John. When I first crunched the numbers I thought, "ooh hooray - only .7% and I'll be one-third through." I figured I'd go memorize a quick verse to get there until I realized that .7 is actually FIVE more verses! Anyway, we took a long car ride this week to visit family and I was excited to have multiple hours where the children were physically restrained in one place and I could concentrate. Reading in the car makes me sick, so my husband was able to put Chaper 6 on his ipod so I could memorize it by ear, which was an interesting change of pace. My thumb cramped up from constantly pushing the button to go backward. I'm not kidding. So this week I am going to take a break and go back for review. I am always way too excited to make more "progress" and just keep plowing forward. I neglect to spend the necessary time in review to maintain the previous chapters. So I'm going to spend this week going over Chapters 1-6 and then continue reviewing a previous chapter each day as I progress through Chapter 7.
Some Thoughts:
The rest of Chapter 6 talks about Jesus being the Living Bread that comes down from heaven. I continued reflecting on how Jesus is spiritual bread and those who come to Him will never go hungry. It is just amazing how He meets our every need and leaves us wanting nothing.
"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him." (6:44) This whole idea poses so many theological questions and I know that I'll never be able to understand it all. But what I do know is this: I am so very, very thankful to be one of those that the Father chose to draw to Himself.
"From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him." (v.66) This verse just made me sad.
Not my best reciting of a chapter, but give me a break - it's 71 verses.
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