Bible Passage Memory Challenge
As we begin this Bible Passage Memory Challenge, it’s worth asking a simple but important question: Why do we ask our students to memorize Bible passages? For many, it might feel like an old-fashioned practice—something reserved for children in our school. But Scripture memory is not just for the young; it is a lifelong discipline meant to shape every believer’s heart and mind.
When students memorize God’s Word, they are planting truth deep within themselves—truth that guides their choices, anchors them in difficult moments, and reminds them of who God is. Yet this same need does not disappear with age. Adults face complex decisions, seasons of doubt, and daily pressures that require wisdom beyond our own. Memorizing Scripture equips us just as much as it equips our children.
The Bible itself speaks to its power and purpose: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16). If God’s Word is truly breathed out by Him and useful for shaping our lives, then storing it in our hearts is not optional—it’s essential.
That’s why we invite everyone to take part in this challenge. Each week, we encourage you to intentionally memorize the verses listed below. Set aside time, repeat them often, and reflect on their meaning. Whether you are just beginning or have memorized Scripture for years, this is an opportunity to grow deeper in our faith together.
As we commit these verses to memory week by week, may God’s Word take root in our hearts and be evident in our lives.
Lent 5 March 22
Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Palm Sunday March 29
Zachariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your kings comes to you, righteous and having salvation.
Easter April 5
I Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect.
2nd Easter April 12
John 20:31 These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
3rd Easter April 19
I Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring Word of God.
4th Easter April 26
I Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness.
5th Easter May 3
Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
6th Easter May 10
I Peter 3:15 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
7th Easter May 17
John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.
Day of Pentecost May 24
John 7:37,38 If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me … streams of living water will flow from within him.
1st after Pentecost May 31
Matthew 28:20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
Proper 3 June 7
Philippians 4:8 Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent and praiseworthy think about such things.
Proper 4 June 14
Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds … Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Proper 5 June 21
I Timothy 1:15 Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy…
Proper 6 June 28
Matthew 9:37 The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
Proper 7 July 5
2 Timothy 4:8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award me on that day.
Proper 8 July 12
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, and endurances and gentleness.
Proper 9 July 19
Romans 7:24,25 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God – through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Proper 10 July 26
Isaiah 55:11 So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, butt accomplish what I desire.
Proper 11 August 2
Isaiah 44:8 You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other rock.
Proper 12 August 9
1 Timothy 6:18,19 Be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Proper 13 August 16
Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.
Proper 14 August 23
Romans 8:28 And as we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Proper 15 August 30
Ephesians 2:19,20 You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
Proper 16 September 6
Exodus 34:6 The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin.
Proper 17 September 13 REPEAT
Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Proper 18 September 20
Galatians 2:16 So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law because by observing the law no on will be justified.
Proper 19 September 27
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Proper 20 October 4
Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
Proper 21 October 11
Ezekiel 18:4 The soul who sins is the one who will die.
Proper 22 October 18
Philippians 3:14 I press on to the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Proper 23 October 25
Romans 1:17 For in the Gospel a righteousness is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Proper 24 November 1
Romans 13:4 Give everyone what you owe him; If you owe taxes; pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Proper 25 November 8
Matthew 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Proper 26 November 15
Matthew 23: 12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Proper 27 November 22
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Christ the King November 29
Matthew 28: 18,19 All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.
