“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us."
— John 1:14

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A Church-Wide Journey Through God’s Word

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Learning, memorizing, and living God’s Word — together.

God’s Word isn’t just something we read — it’s something we receive, remember, and carry with us. Over the next two months, our church family is walking together through Scripture to better understand:

  • Why God’s Word matters

  • How Jesus is the Word

  • How Scripture can be memorized, internalized, and lived out

This page is your central hub for Scripture memorization resources — for individuals, families, parents, and kids.

Primary Scriptures This Series:

  • John 1 (Weeks 1–4 — memorized in full)

  • Colossians (Weeks 5–8)

  • Genesis 1 (woven throughout, showing the unity of God’s Word)

How to use this page:

This page is designed for real life, not perfection.

Use it:

  • At home during the week

  • During family devotion time

  • In the car

  • At bedtime

  • During play

  • Individually or together

You don’t need to use everything. Pick what helps you and your family engage with Scripture consistently.

  • Practical Tips for Memorizing God’s Word

    Scripture memorization doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. God designed us to learn through repetition, music, movement, and story.

    Here are a few ways to help Scripture take root:

    • Music — Singing Scripture helps us remember it naturally.

    • Repetition — Short, daily practice is more effective than long sessions.

    • Reading Aloud — Hearing Scripture spoken reinforces understanding.

    • Movement & Motions — Especially helpful for kids.

    • Consistency Over Perfection — Faithful practice matters more than speed.

    Tip: Memorization is about formation, not performance. Check out some resources below that will help you in your practice!

    Helpful Websites & Apps

    • Verses – Bible Memory App

      • Affordable, simple Scripture memorization tool (~$4.99/year)

    • Lectio 365: Daily Bible Prayer - App

      • Daily guided prayers and devotionals, with a focus on pausing in God’s presence (Free)

    • Dwell: Audio Bible - App

      • Audio bibles for adults and kids, prayer plans, and more (Free-$)

    • The Bible Project - Website and App

      • Filled with videos and resources to help you understand how to read the bible as a cohesive story (Free)


    Music Resources

    All resources listed are family-friendly and can be found on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to music. Each band or musical group below has created album(s) specifically devoted to singing straight scripture and helping others memorize God’s word!

    • The Corner Room (geared towards adults)

    • KidSpring

    • Slugs and Bugs 

    • Kingdom Kids

    • Cedarmont Kids

  • Why John 1?

    John begins his Gospel the same way Genesis begins — “In the beginning…”

    John 1 helps us see that Jesus isn’t just spoken about by Scripture — He IS the Word.

    Take a minute to watch this video as you begin your journey into John 1, as it helps explain the miracle of God’s word becoming flesh and dwelling among us - and what exactly that means. What It Means for Jesus to Be the "Word of God"


    John 1 — Music & Memorization Tools

    For Home & Bonus Practice

    These resources allow Scripture to be heard, sung, and absorbed naturally throughout the week.

  • Additional resources

    Faith & Apologetics (For Kids & Families)

    If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like, How do I know God is real? How do we know the Bible is true? Who is Jesus really?, here are some further resources you may want to check out as you dive into the word:

    Books:

    • Mere Christianity — C.S. Lewis
       A timeless, accessible defense of the Christian worldview. (Classic foundational apologetics.)

    • The Reason for God — Timothy Keller
      Engaging responses to common doubts and critiques about Christianity from culture and skeptics.

    • Can I Trust God? — Nancy Guthrie
      Explores the problem of suffering with pastoral wisdom and theological depth.

    • The Case for Christ — Lee Strobel
       Investigative approach to historical evidence for Jesus.

    • Know Why You Believe — Paul E. Little
       Classic evangelical apologetics presenting Christianity as reasonable and rational.

    Podcasts and Audio Resources: 

    • Reasonable Faith Podcast (William Lane Craig) — philosophical & intellectual dive into questions of God and Christianity.

    • Stand to Reason (Greg Koukl) — practical tools and tactics for engaging skeptics graciously.

    • The Apologist (Wesley Huff) — helps Christians answer tough questions about faith with clear, biblical reasoning.

  • Why This Matters

    God’s Word shapes how we think, how we live, and how we know Him.

    Our prayer is that this series doesn’t just help us memorize Scripture, but helps Scripture live in us.

    “I have hidden Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” — Psalm 119:11