SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATION
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:10-17)
The Vital Verse memory program is the church-wide Bible verse memorization program of SouthPointe Church. “Vital Verses” are strategically chosen Bible verses that we consider to be “vital” in our daily Christian life in “putting on the whole armour of God” (Ephesians 6:11). This scripture memory program will help you learn the promises of God that will help you persevere through tragedy, affliction, and fiery trials, as well as serving to strengthen you in your daily Christian life. This program is used as a church-wide memory program for adults and children who commit themselves to memorizing one verse or one section of scripture per week throughout the year.
OUR VISION
The vision for the Vital Verse memory program is based on several basic premises of the Word of God.
1. The Christian life is referred to as a warfare. This means that we must take the necessary steps to ensure that we are “armed” with the Word of God in “fighting the good fight of faith.” “Thy word
have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalm 119:11). “Put on the whole armour
of God, that ye might be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11).
2. The Word of God is the weapon that we must arm ourselves with to win this war1 “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17). “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor 10:35).
3. The warfare is becoming increasingly fierce and the casualties are rising because many are not using this weapon properly. “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (Psalm 1:1-3).
4. Memorizing the Word of God helps keep this vital weapon at hand to be used as needed. The Word of God literally becomes “a very present help in time of trouble (Psalm 46:1, 2).In order for you to “develop a love” for Bible memorization, you need to realize that it will take more than someone simply trying to persuade or convince you to implement this “vital” program in your own life and family. As with everything that is vital to our spiritual well being, it will take God, Himself, to put this passion, love, and desire in your heart. Pause and ask the Lord, at this moment, to burden your heart in such a way that you will be anxious and excited about arming yourself with the precious Word of God through memorization.
• Resource Materials
Vital Verses Handbook
Vital Verses Notebook• Awards and Motivitation
• Memorize 10 verses – receive first “Christian in Complete Armour.”
• Memorize 20 verses – receive second “Christian in Complete Armour.”
• Memorize 30 verses – receive third “Christian in Complete Armour.”
• Memorize 40 verses – receive fouth “Christian in Complete Armour.”
• Memorize 52 verses – receive the 12-inch “Christian in Complete Armour” along with a specially chosen, personally engraved cover of the Word of God for you to keep.
