Thursday, May 26, 2016

Summer Memory Challenge


  • Memorize this portion of Scripture.  
  • Recite it to Mrs. Bridgette by August 17th
  • Receive a medal on awards day!

INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS ONLY - Memorize ANY verse or portion of the passage to receive credit.

Matthew 25:34-40
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ (JUNE)
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ (JULY)

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (August)

TIPS
·      Instead of trying to memorize it all at once, I’d suggest breaking it into 3 parts (June, July, August).  Then, take each part and beak it into smaller pieces.  Learn one phrase every few days and REVIEW often.
·      Notice the list and pair the needs (hungry/thirsty, stranger/clothes, sick/in prison).
·      Look for the pattern within the passage.  Once the first paragraph is learned, the second will be fairly easy because of the similar structure.
·      Practice every day!  Keep your card handy.
·      Work these tasks into your daily prayer time.  You can pray something like this:

Lord, help me to see others the way that You see them.  When I learn of someone who is hungry or thirsty, show me how I can help them.  When I meet those who are less-fortunate than me, show me how to help them.  Remind me to visit and pray for those who are sick or in prison.  Give me a tender heart toward these people who You love so much.  Amen

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