Day #7
Review
You have now been a Christian for one week and have spent a week in daily prayer and Bible study. You are forming a good habit and should be proud of your accomplishment.
Read
Today also marks the completion of Matthew. Finish the last three chapters at this time: Matthew 26-28.
Reflect
The night Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot, He instituted the memorial we know as the Lord's Supper. We still celebrate this observance every Sunday as the church has done since the first century (Acts 20:7). As a believer, you also may partake of the bread and fruit of the vine now. Each time you take the Lord's Supper remember what the Lord has done for you by His death on the cross. Throughout your life you need to keep the Word of God in your heart and on your mind. Matthew 28:18-20 is one passage you certainly want to remember. Your assignment today is to memorize this passage. Let me show you a simple way to commit Bible verses to memory.
- Write or type this verse out on a pocket-sized card. Check it carefully to be sure every word is correct.
- Read the first line aloud three times, so you can see it and hear it at the same time. Turn the card over and say it without looking. Repeat the process until you can say it word for word. Do the same with each line.
- Carry this card all day. Look at it once in awhile to see if you still know the verse.
We convince ourselves that memorizing scripture is hard but actually it is not. If three verses are too long for you, memorize Matthew 28:19. But try Matthew 28:18-20 first. You might surprise yourself.