Hello PeterP! I've put some effort into memorizing portions of chapter one, but as to the rest of Isaiah, I'm presently reading it in the old fashioned way ... and listening to some good teaching / preaching related to Isaiah :)
The video I just linked is for Isaiah 9-12, but there is also a whole long playlist on that channel covering most or perhaps all of Isaiah, with videos from that same Bible teacher.
Come now, and let us reason together, Says the Lord, Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.
Yes, I've decided to increase the scope of verses I'm working on. I won't be able to clear out the review queue on a daily basis, but I've decided not to concern myself about that. I've got a separate Google Sheet where I've determined what order I will go in and what verses I will work on each day. Just my own particular style :) Some of them will never become fully learnt, unless I live to the age of 120 LOL which I do not expect will take place.
As I've always tried to emphasize, each person has their own style and their own goals in being here, and I applaud anyone who is here out of a love for God and a love for His Word.
Yes, I've decided to increase the scope of verses I'm working on. I won't be able to clear out the review queue on a daily basis, but I've decided not to concern myself about that. I've got a separate Google Sheet where I've determined what order I will go in and what verses I will work on each day. Just my own particular style :) Some of them will never become fully learnt, unless I live to the age of 120 LOL which I do not expect will take place.
As I've always tried to emphasize, each person has their own style and their own goals in being here, and I applaud anyone who is here out of a love for God and a love for His Word.
AMEN.... I do love hearing how everyone approaches this site, and give God the GLORY for the joy HE has placed in their hearts. Thanks joosep for your constant encouragement to all as we journey together.
That's wonderful, joosep. It's a blessing that we can personalize our use of this site to suit our learning style and our individual goals. No matter what, spending time learning God's Word is always a win! ✝👏🏽✝
I agree with Jane's (rvfc2's) comment. As long as we are online so often ... then let it be used as a tool for good and for godliness, in the meditation upon God's Word (and some even memorize for the purpose of recitation). In my own case, it's more meditation, repetition, consideration of what these verses mean and apply them to me day-by-day, and as many verses as possible) God has give each person her or his own purpose and end-game here :) Anyway, vadernader, may God richly bless your status as an "Addict" :)
But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and skip about like calves from the stall.
--Malachi 4:2
That's always been one of my favorite verses. Though it's also quite important to consider the context :)
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.
Repetition, repetition, repetition. And taking advantage of the hints provided. Also, I use the first letter option, which makes it somewhat easier I think. So, most of those verses I can't recite fully on command. However, the process of repeating and meditating upon them is a wonderful daily devotion! Thank You, Lord God.
Does Hebrews 12:1 apply here? I think, that's what we are, a "cloud of witnesses" cheering one another on, at least in some small way, and hopefully in a big way :)
Repetition, repetition, repetition. And taking advantage of the hints provided. Also, I use the first letter option, which makes it somewhat easier I think. So, most of those verses I can't recite fully on command. However, the process of repeating and meditating upon them is a wonderful daily devotion! Thank You, Lord God.
That’s exactly how I’d describe my experience of this site - a wonderful daily devotion! And I’m the same as you: ‘fully learnt’ means I’ve grown familiar enough with a verse through repetition, sometimes over many years before I get there! And joosep, I also want to commend you for being such an active encourager of others on this site. God bless you!
You’ve described my experience of this site too - a wonderful daily devotion. I’ve never found anything which has been more useful in helping me have that time than this site. And yes joosep you do a wonderful job of encouraging others as well as being a great example.