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John 3:16 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life." You are probably very familiar with this verse! However, we couldn't leave a Scripture memory week without sharing John three sixteen.

This verse has reached so many hearts with the love of God and the sacrifice of His Son for us. "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." John three sixteen shares that if we place our trust fully and completely in Jesus, He gives us the free gift of eternal life. Wow. Even almost thirty years into my walk with God, that still fills my heart with joy and wonder. That the Creator of the universe loved us enough to send His Son to die in our place...as a father, there are no words to describe the magnitude of that gift.

Join us in memorizing John three sixteen today. For this week's Scripture memory verses, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

2 Corinthians 5:20 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! What would you say has been the most formative thing you've been told as a child? Did a parent instruct you "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you..."?

Did a grandparent tell you, "If you don't work, you don't eat?" Whatever it might be, as a child of God—it works just the same. The Words our Creator God gave us in the Bible changes us and helps us live a righteous life in obedience to Him. And through our obedience to grow in Him, we experience the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. As we let God's Word instruct us on how to live, we are transformedto bemore and more like Jesus.

So join us today as we memorize second Corinthians five twenty(2 Cor 5:20), "We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God." Download all of this week's memory verses at sharelifeafrica.org

Ephesians 5:1-2 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! As we continue our Scripture memory challenge this week, I want to explore another reason why it's important to hide God's Word in our heart: knowing Scripture helps you help others.

We live in a world full of opinions and voices. And the truth is, our opinions can't change any one. Praise God we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, and HE can change lives. And God's Word also stirs the hearts of people, as the Bible tells us in Hebrews, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."

So today, let's memorize together Ephesians five one and two (5:1-2), "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..." To download this week's memory verses, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Philippians 3:14 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! John Piper said, "When the heart full of God’s love can draw on the mind full of God’s word, timely blessings flow from the mouth." And it's true! What we put in our heart and mind flows out of our mouth.

Jesus said in Matthew twelve thirty-four, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." So take the challenge with us this week and let's fill our hearts and minds with God's Word! Today's scripture memory verse is Philippians four thirteen, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."Paul wrote this verse when talking about how the brothers and sisters in the church can have a little or a lot.

But with whatever they have, they can do the work Christ called them too—including sharing the Good News of the Gospel! The same is true for you today. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" Download the scriptures for this week's memory challenge by visiting our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Galatians 2:20 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Why is it important to memorize Scripture? Honestly, there are too many reasons to list in this short minute. But one of key reasons is because it changes us from the inside out. Isaiah fifty-five share with us that God's Word never returns void but "it will accomplish what [God desires] and achieve the purpose for which [He] sent it."

So this week, we will be walking through five days of scripture memory challenges with you to help you hide God's Word in your heart. Today's verse is Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."

This verse reminds us not only of the sacrifice Christ made on the cross for us, but also of the calling He has for us as his children. We live for Christ. And we have the privilege of sharing the Good News of what Jesus did for us with others! To join us for this week's scripture challenge, download the verses at sharelifeafrica.org