Memorize What Matters Metaphor to Memory: 5 Ways to Hold God’s Word (Bill Mowry)
May 2, 2025
Bill Mowry, a seasoned Navigator and author of 'Holding the Word,' shares his insights on revolutionizing scripture engagement through metaphors. He introduces five impactful methods: hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating on Scripture. Bill emphasizes the importance of accountability and community in fostering a consistent Bible memory habit. He also discusses how memorizing just one verse a month can lead to profound personal growth, urging listeners to deepen their relationship with the Bible and explore its transformative power.
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Hand Illustration of Engaging Scripture
- The hand illustration shows five ways to engage with the Bible: hear, read, study, memorize, and meditate on scripture.
- Holding the Word is an act of love, connecting us relationally to God through scripture interaction.
Memorization Versus Meditation
- Memorization is the mechanic of recalling exact scripture words, while meditation is reflecting and extracting meaning from them.
- Both memorization and meditation work together to deeply embed and apply scripture in our lives.
Dawson Trotman and Topical Memory
- Navigator founder Dawson Trotman memorized scripture competitively, which led to his conversion and ministry focus.
- He developed the topical memory system with 30 key topics to help believers memorize foundational verses based on their minds' associative nature.