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Memory Verse, Wednesday, January 21: 21 "Letters" and 1 "Prophecy"
History/LETTERS/PROPHECY
Many say that the "bulk" of the New Testament writing is in the "Letters", though that is deceptive, for actually the five "History" books contain about 1600 more verses than the rest of the New Testament combined. But the number of individual letters are far more extensive.
The letters themselves are set in a logical order. Since Paul wrote the majority of them (13), his writings are placed first.
They are sub-divided between nine letters to "Churches", and four letters to "Individuals".
The "Church" letters are also subdivided into three large and six short. (the six shorts are six chapters or less)
Large: Romans, 1&2 Corinthians (think "Roman Catholic Church" or "RC Cola")
Small: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians (think: "Go Eat Pop Corn" but watch out for "Two Thistles" in the bowl!" (Thistle-onians)
The four Individual letters left are 1&2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon (3 "T's" and a "P")
"Hebrews" is the dividing book that separates Paul's letters from the "Generals". Some think Paul wrote it, others don't. (I'm in the camp that doesn't, fyi). So, after I read Paul's letters, I "brew" a pot of coffee ("He-brews") and move on to the Generals.
The Generals are as easy as "1-2-3" (actually 1-2-3 plus 1, but this is how I remember it).
One letter by James
Two by Peter
Three by John.
Plus one by Jude.
One way to remember the James and Jude is that they are actually Jesus' half-brothers, and they "bookend" the Generals. Which to me is one of the greatest testimonies to the veracity of Jesus's deity, as you've heard me say a number of times, being raised with three bratty brothers. If anyone can prove I'm a sinner, it's those guys! And these two worshiped Him as God the Son.
Well, add the only completely Prophetic book of the New Testament: Revelation, and you have them all.
It's worth taking the time to make those cards and play the Old and New Testament Games. I put one on one side of a poster board, and the other on the other side. Then I cut eleven 4x6 cards into 66 2x2 squares and play the game with anyone who would like to learn. Or just play solitaire with it.
Today if you hear His voice, harden not your heart.
Memory Helps
New Testament: 27 books
Three categories: History, Letters, Prophecy
HISTORY: 5 books: 4 Gospels,
Book of Acts
Matthew,
Mark,
Luke,
John,
Acts
Letters: 21 letters,
Thirteen by Paul
Nine to Churches:
Three Large: Romans, 1&2 Corinthians (RC Cola)
Six Small: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians (Go Eat Pop Corn, watch for thistles)
Four Individual: 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon (Three T's and a P)
Transition letter: Hebrews (not sure who wrote it) After reading Paul's letters, "He-brews" a pot of coffee before reading the Generals.
Seven Generals: James, 1&2 Peter, 1,2&3 John, Jude (Easy as 1-2-3, plus one. Half-brothers James and Jude are bookends.
Prophecy: Revelation (Only Prophecy book in NT)
Quick phonetic alphabet review: 0=S or Z; 1=t, or d; 2=N; 3=M; 4=R; 5=L; 6=J,sh,ch; 7=K or hard g; 8=F or V; and 9=P or b. All vowels, and w, and y are fillers. Example: "95" could be represented by PauL, or BaiLey, or PaiL, with the consonant sounds representing the numbers, and the vowels fillers.
Verses will be in the ESV unless otherwise notated.
Soli Deo Gloria
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