Jonathan Bradford, a former air traffic controller, shares his inspiring journey of memorizing the entire New Testament in just three years. He discusses the importance of starting small and staying focused on clear goals. Bradford reveals memory techniques that balance learning new verses with the need to review old ones. He also emphasizes the role of persistence and prayer in his process. With practical tips for busy individuals, he highlights how community support can bolster the passion for scripture memorization.
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Jonathan's Journey
Jonathan Bradford, an air traffic controller, pursued his dream of memorizing the New Testament.
A pension buyout allowed him to dedicate himself full-time to this endeavor for about three years.
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Defining Memorization
Memorizing the entire New Testament doesn't mean instant, perfect recall.
It entails a deep familiarity where, with some review, any chapter can be recited accurately.
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Archival Memorization
Aim for 'archival' memorization: not immediate recall, but the ability to recite accurately with 24 hours of review.
Jonathan suggests focusing on word-perfect recitation of chapters rather than the entire New Testament at once.
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What if somebody dedicated themselves full-time to memorizing the Bible? How far could they get? How long would it take to finish the New Testament? In this episode, we talk with my friend Jonathan Bradford who discovered the answers to these questions himself.
He explains how starting small and staying focused on a clear purpose were essential. With strategies like persistence, consistent prayer, and effective memorization techniques, he balanced learning new passages with regularly reviewing older ones.
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