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How to Memorize The Living Christ - Simple and Easy

It has been one of my goals over the last 4-5 years to memorize The Living Christ. This is the method that I have used to memorize it.

How to Memorize the Living Christ

I love to memorize scriptures, general conference talks and quotes, and church proclamations.

Today I am sharing how I have memorized the Living Christ.

I love to use the website memorizenow.com to take what I want to memorize and to cut out words to familiarize myself with it. Then I remove the words and do only the letters.

Step 1: Familiarize and read

Here is the Living Christ:

As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.

He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made” (John 1:3). Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He “went about doing good” (Acts 10:38), yet was despised for it. His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example. He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead. He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come.

He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.

We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.

He rose from the grave to “become the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Corinthians 15:20). As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His “other sheep” (John 10:16) in ancient America. In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised “dispensation of the fulness of times” (Ephesians 1:10).

Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: “His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:

“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father” (D&C 110:3–4).

Of Him the Prophet also declared: “And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

“For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—

“That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:22–24).

We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—“built upon the foundation of … apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” (Ephesians 2:20).

We testify that He will someday return to earth. “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” (Isaiah 40:5). He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him. Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.

We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.

Step 2: Start to Take out Words

_ we commemorate the birth _ Jesus _ two millennia _, _ offer our testimony _ _ _ of _ matchless _ _ the infinite virtue _ _ _ atoning sacrifice. _ _ has _ _ profound an influence upon all who have lived _ will _ _ upon the earth.

_ _ _ _ Jehovah of the Old _, _ Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His _, _ was the creator _ _ _. “All things were _ _ _; _ _ _ was not _ _ _ that was made” (John 1:3). Though _, He was baptized to _ _ righteousness. _ “went _ doing good” (_ 10:38), _ _ despised for _. _ _ _ a message of _ and _. _ _ _ to follow _ example. He _ _ _ of Palestine, healing _ sick, causing _ blind _ see, and raising the dead. He taught _ _ of eternity, the reality of _ _ existence, the _ of our _ on earth, and _ potential for _ _ and daughters of God in the life to come.

_ instituted the sacrament _ _ reminder _ His _ _ _. _ _ arrested _ condemned on _ charges, convicted to _ a _, _ _ to _ _ Calvary’s _. _ _ His _ _ _ for the _ of all mankind. His was _ great _ gift in behalf of all who would _ live upon the earth.

We solemnly testify that His life, which _ central to _ human _, neither _ in Bethlehem _ _ on _. _ was the Firstborn _ the _, the _ Begotten Son _ the _, the Redeemer _ _ world.

_ _ _ _ grave _ “become _ _ of them _ slept” (_ _ 15:20). As Risen _, He _ among those _ had _ _ life. He also _ among His “_ sheep” (John 10:16) in ancient America. In _ modern _, He _ His Father appeared to the boy _ Smith, _ _ _ _ “dispensation of _ fulness of _” (Ephesians 1:10).

Of the Living _, the Prophet _ wrote: “_ eyes were as a _ of _; _ hair of _ _ _ white like the pure snow; his countenance shone _ _ _ of the sun; and _ voice _ as the _ of the rushing _ _ waters, _ the voice _ _, saying:

“I am the first and the last; I _ he who _, _ am he who _ slain; I _ _ _ _ the Father” (_ _).

Of Him _ _ _ declared: “_ _, after _ many testimonies _ _ been given of him, this is _ _, _ of all, which we give of _: _ he _!

“For _ saw _, even on the right _ of God; _ we _ the voice _ record that he is _ _ Begotten of the Father—

“_ by him, and through _, _ _ _, _ worlds _ and were _, and _ inhabitants thereof are _ sons and daughters _ God” (D&C _).

_ declare in words of _ that _ priesthood and His Church have _ restored _ the _ upon _ foundation of … apostles and _, _ _ _ being the _ _ _” (_ 2:20).

_ testify that He will someday _ to _. “And _ glory _ _ Lord shall _ _, and _ flesh shall see it _” (Isaiah 40:5). _ _ _ as _ of Kings _ _ as Lord of Lords, and every knee _ bend _ _ tongue shall speak _ worship before _. Each _ us will stand _ be judged of Him according to our works _ _ desires of _ hearts.

We _ testimony, _ _ duly _ Apostles—that Jesus _ the _ _, the immortal _ of _. He is _ great _ Immanuel, who stands _ on _ _ hand of _ _. _ _ _ light, _ _, _ the _ of the _. _ _ _ the path that _ to happiness in _ _ and eternal _ in the _ to come. God be _ for the matchless gift _ _ _ _.

Step 3: Switch to Letters Only

A w c t b o J C t m a, w o o t o t r o H m l a t i v o H g a s. N o h h s p a i u a w h l a w y l u t e.

H w t G J o t O T, t M o t N. U t d o H F, H w t c o t e. “A t w m b h; a w h w n a t m t w m” (J 1). T s, H w b t f a r. H “w a d g” (A 1), y w d f i. H g w a m o p a g. H e a t f H e. H w t r o P, h t s, c t t s, a r t d. H t t t o e, t r o o p e, t p o o l o e, a t p f t s a d o G i t l t c.

H i t s a a r o H g a s. H w a a c o s c, c t s a m, a s t d o C c. H g H l t a f t s o a m. H w a g v g i b o a w w e l u t e.

W s t t H l, w i c t a h h, n b i B n c o C. H w t F o t F, t O B S i t f, t R o t w.

H r f t g t “b t f o t t s” (1 C 1). A R L, H v a t H h l i l. H a m a H “o s” (J 1) i a A. I t m w, H a H F a t t b J S, u i t l “d o t f o t” (E 1).

O t L C, t P J w: “H e w a a f o f; t h o h h w w l t p s; h c s a t b o t s; a h v w a t s o t r o g w, e t v o J, s:
“I a t f a t l; I a h w l, I a h w w s; I a y a w t F” (D 1).

O H t P a d: “A n, a t m t w h b g o h, t i t t, l o a, w w g o h: T h l!

“F w s h, e o t r h o G; a w h t v b r t h i t O B o t F—

“T b h, a t h, a o h, t w a a w c, a t i t a b s a d u G” (D 7).

W d i w o s t H p a H C h b r u t e u t f o … a a p, J C h b t c c s” (E 2).

W t t H w s r t e. “A t g o t L s b r, a a f s s i t” (I 4). H w r a K o K a r a L o L, a e k s b a e t s s i w b H. E o u w s t b j o H a t o w a t d o o h.

W b t, a H d o A J i t L C, t i S o G. H i t g K I, w s t o t r h o H F. H i t l, t l, a t h o t w. H w i t p t l t h i t l a e l i t w t c. G b t f t m g o H d S.

Step 4: Remove some Letters

A w c t _ o _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ o H m l a t _ _ _ H g a _. N _ h h s p _ _ u a _ h l a w _ _ u _ e.

H w _ G J _ _ O _, t M o _ N. _ t d _ _ _, _ _ t c _ t e. “_ t w m b h; a w h w n a _ _ _ w _” (J _). T s, H w b t _ a r. H “w _ d _” (_ 1), y _ _ f i. H g _ a m o p _ _. _ _ a _ _ _ e. _ w t _ o P, h _ s, _ t t s, _ r t d. H _ t _ _ e, _ _ o _ p e, _ p o o _ _ e, a t p _ t s _ d _ _ _ _ l t c.

H _ _ s _ a _ o H _ _ s. _ w _ _ c _ _ c, _ _ _ _ m, a _ _ d _ C _. H g _ _ t _ f _ s _ _ m. _ w a _ _ _ i _ _ a _ w e _ u _ _.

W _ t _ _ l, _ _ _ t a h h, n _ _ B _ _ _ C. _ _ t F _ t F, t _ B S i _ f, t _ o t w.

H r _ _ g _ “_ t f o t t s” (1 _ _). _ R _, H _ _ _ _ _ l _ _. H _ m a H “o s” (_ _) i _ _. _ t m w, H a H _ a _ _ b J _, _ _ _ l “d o t f o t” (E 1).

_ t L _, _ P _ _: “H _ _ _ _ f _ f; _ h o _ h _ w l t _ _; _ _ _ a _ _ _ t s; a h v w a _ s o t _ o g w, _ _ v _ J, s:

“_ a _ _ a _ l; I a h w _, _ _ h w _ s; _ a _ a w t _” (_ _).

_ H _ _ a _: “A _, a t m t w _ b g _ _, t i _ _, l o a, w _ g o _: T _ l!

“_ _ s _, e _ _ r h o G; a w h _ v b r t _ _ t O _ o t F—

“_ _ h, a t _, a o h, t w a _ _ c, a t _ t a b s _ _ u _” (D _).

_ _ _ _ _ s _ H _ a H _ h _ _ u t e u t f o … _ a p, J C h _ t c c s” (E 2).

W _ t H w s r t e. “A _ g o t _ _ b _, a a f s s i t” (I 4). H w r a K o K a r _ _ o _, _ e k _ b a e _ _ s i w b H. _ _ _ w s _ b j o H a t o w a t _ o _ _.

_ b _, a H d _ _ _ i _ L C, t i S o _. _ i t g _ I, w s t o _ r h _ _ F. _ i t _, _ l, a _ h o t w. _ w i _ _ _ l t h i t _ _ e _ _ _ w t _. G b _ f t _ _ o H d _.

Step 5: 1st word of Each Sentence:

As, we

None

He, the

Under, He

"All; and"

Though, he

He, yet

His

He, walked, healing, causing, and

He, the, the, and.

He, convicted, and

His

We, which, neither

He, the, the

He.

As, He.

In, He, Ushering

Of, the: "His; the; his; and:

"I; I, I; I

Of: "And, after, this, Last, which: that

"For, even; and-

"That, and, and, the, and"

We- "built, Jesus"

We. "And, and"

He, and

Each

We, as - that, the.

He, Who.

He, and.

His.

God.

Step 6: 1st letter of Each Sentence:

A, w

H, t

U, H

"A; a"

T, h

H, y

H, w, h, c, a

H, t, t, a.

H, c, a

W, w, n

H, t, t

A, H.

I, H, U

O, t: "H; t; h; a:

"I; I, I; I

O: "A, a, t, L, w: t

"F, e; a-

"T, a, a, t, a"

W- "b, J"

W. "A, a"

H, a

W, a - t, t.

H, W.

H, a.

Conclusion

Memorizing the Living Christ has been life changing for me. I feel like it has brought me closer to Christ. I am learning who he is. In the short document his name is mentioned over 30 times. Different versions of his name but it is still him. Each name describes Christ in a different way.

Memorizing Book of Mormon Scriptures: Mosiah 15:6-7

One of our goals the last couple years is to memorize important scriptures and quote. I’m going to start sharing them in hopes that it might help someone else with their goals and to keep them organized for me

The memorizing sheets include the entire scriptures, some words left out with the first letter remaining, and then the first letter remaining for each word.

I love this set of scriptures because Christ chose to come to this earth knowing that he would die for our sins. But before that would happen, he would perform many miracles for those he loved so much.

He had been prophesied of throughout the Old Testament, but the most famous prophet to prophesy of his coming to me is Isaiah. He spoke of how he would come and die for us.

This was quoted by the prophet in Mosiah 15. He talks about how Christ would be led, like a sheep (the sheep and lamb being a symbol of Christ throughout his ministery). He could have stopped what was going on, he could have performed a miracle for himself. Instead he opened not his mouth. He allowed the Atonement and his death to continue.

Why? for us! He did it for us. He also did it because it was the will of the Father. He gave his life for others.

I hope you enjoy memorizing this sacred scripture as much as I have.

Mosiah 15:6-7

And after all this, after working many mighty miracles among the children of men, he shall be led, yea, even as Isaiah said, as a sheep before the shearer is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.

7 Yea, even so he shall be led, crucified, and slain, the flesh becoming subject even unto death, the will of the Son being swallowed up in the will of the Father.

First Letter of Each Word of Mosiah 15:6-7

A a a t, a w m m m a t c o m, h s b l, y, e a I s, a a s b t s i d, s h o n h m.

7 Y, e s h s b l, c, a s, t f b s e u d, t w o t S b s u i t w o t F.

A screen shot of the memorizing verses in my notes section. Feel free to save the picture or screen shot it for yourself.

We have shared several other things that we are working on memorizing here on our blog. Including the Living Christ, The Proclomation to the Family, The Restoration, and more!

Memorizing Quotes: My Son Peace Be Unto Thy Soul with Joseph Smith

Memorizing scriptures is an essential part of many religious traditions. For example, in Christianity, memorizing Bible verses is a fundamental part of spiritual practice. Memorizing scriptures can have many benefits for individuals, both spiritually and practically. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of memorizing scriptures and the benefits it can bring.

Strengthens Faith Memorizing scriptures can help to strengthen one's faith. It can give individuals a sense of comfort and peace, especially during times of difficulty. Knowing and recalling scriptures can help individuals to feel connected to their faith and give them a sense of purpose and direction.
Personal Growth Memorizing scriptures is an act of discipline that can have a positive impact on personal growth. It can help individuals to focus their minds, improve concentration, and increase their ability to recall information. The act of memorizing can also help individuals to develop patience, perseverance, and self-discipline.
Source of Guidance Memorizing scriptures can provide a source of guidance and wisdom for individuals. Scriptures contain teachings and principles that can help individuals to navigate life's challenges and make sound decisions. Memorizing these teachings can make them more accessible, and individuals can draw on them when needed.
Witnessing Tool Memorizing scriptures can also be an effective witnessing tool. It can help individuals to share their faith with others and to communicate important messages. Knowing scriptures can also help individuals to answer questions and provide guidance to those who may be seeking spiritual guidance.
Overcoming Trials and Troubles- Memorizing scriptures can help individuals to overcome temptations. When faced with temptation, recalling a scripture that relates to the situation can provide individuals with the strength and resolve they need to resist. Memorizing scriptures can help individuals to develop a deeper understanding of their faith and to develop a stronger relationship with God.

In conclusion, memorizing scriptures is an important part of spiritual practice. It can strengthen faith, foster personal growth, provide guidance and wisdom, be an effective witnessing tool, and help individuals to overcome temptation. While memorizing scriptures can be challenging, the benefits it brings make it well worth the effort.

Use the picture of the words below to aid in memorizing an important scripture that can bring peace during trials and troubles.

The scripture comes from a time in Joseph Smiths life when he was imprisoned falsely. He prayed and was answered with this power reminder.

My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;

8 And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.

10 Thou art not yet as Job; thy friends do not contend against thee, neither charge thee with transgression, as they did Job.

My s, p be u thy s; thine a and t a s be but a s m;

8 And t, if thou it w, G shall e t on h; thou s t o all thy f

10 Thou a not y as J; thy f do not c a t, n c t with t, as t did J

M s, p b u t s; t a a t a s b b a s m;

8 A t, i t it w, G s e t o h; t s t o a t f

10 Thou a n y a J; t f d n c a t, n c t w t, a t d J

For other memorizing prompts head on over to our blog.

How to Memorize The Proclamation to the Family

Another memorizing sing for you to do. Memorizing the family proclamation has been a goal of mine for many years. If it’s yours too sure you go we’ve made it easy for you.

For me, I have found that memorizing with the first letters left in the sentences helps me to learn it.

Then once I get it down with about half of the words removed and first letters remaining, I go to only the first letter of each word

I haven't gotten good enough to be able to move to first letter of each sentence and after each punctuation yet. But eventually I will get there.

Make sure to check out all of the inspirational quotes and documents that I am working on memorizing. Most are religious and from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Enjoy! Let me know if this helps you too

How to Memorize the Family Proclamation

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

W, the F P and the C of the T A of The C of J C of L-d S, s p that m b a m and a w is o of G and t the f is c to the C’s p for the e d of H c.

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

A h b—m and f—are c in the i of G. E is a b s s or d of h p, and, as s, e has a d n and d. G is an e c of i p, m, and e i and p.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

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The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

The f c that G gave to A and E p to their p for p as h and w. We d that g’s c for H ch to m and r the e r in f. We f d that G has c that the s p of p are to be e only b m and w, l w as h and w.

We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.

We d the m by which m l is c to be d a. We a the s of l and of its i in G’s e p.

Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live.

Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

H and w have a s r to l and c for each o and for their c. “C are an h of the L” (Psalm 127:3). P have a s d to r their c in l and r, to p for their p and s n, and to t them to l and s o a, o the c of G, and be l-a c w they l.

H and w—m and f—will be held a before G for the d of these o.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity.

Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.

The f is o of G. M b m and w is e to H e p. C are e to b within the b of m, and to be r by a f and a m who h m v with c f.

H in f l is most l to be a when f upon the t of the L J C. S m and f are e and m on p of f, p, r, f, r, l, c, w, and w r a. By d d, f are to p over their f in l and r and are r to p the n of l and p for their f. M are p r for the n of their c. In these s r, f and m are o to h one as e p. D, d, or other c m n i a. E f should l s when n.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

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We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

We c upon r c and o of g e to p those m d to m and s the f as the f u of s.

First Letters Only:

W, t F P a t C o t T A o T C o J C o L-d S, s p t m b a m a a w i o o G a t t f i c t t C’s p f t e d o H c.

A h b—m a f—a c i t i o G. E i a b s s o d o h p, a, a s, e h a d n a d. G i a e c o i p, m, a e i a p.

I t p r, s s a d k a w G a t E F a a H p b w H c c o a p b a g e e to p t p a u r t d d a h o e l. T d p o h e f r t b p b t g. S o a c a i h t m i p f i t r t t p o G a f f t b u e.

T f c t G g t A a E p t t p f p a h a w. W d t g’s c f H ch t m a r t e r i f. W f d t G h c t t s p o p a to b e o b m a w, l w a h a w.

W d t m b w m l i c t b d a. We a t s o l a o i i i G’s e p.

H a w h a s r t l a c f e o a f t c. “C a a h o t L” (P 127:3). P h a s d t r t c i l a r, t p f t p a s n, a t t t t l a s o a, o t c o G, a b l-a c w t l.

H a w—m a f—w b h a b G f t d o t o.

T f i o o G. M b m a w i e to H e p. C a e to b w t b o m, a t b r b a f a a m w h m v w c f.

H i f l i m l t b a w f u t t o t L J C. S m a f a e a m o p o f, p, r, f, r, l, c, w, a w r a. B d d, f a t p o t f i l a r a a r t p t n o l a p f t f. M a p r f t n o t c. I t s r, f a m a o t h o a e p. D, d, o o c m n i a. E f s l s w n.

W w t i w v c o c, w a s o o, or w f t f f r w o d s a b G. F, w w t t d o t f w b u i, c, a n t c f b a a m p.

W c u r c a o o g e t p t m d to m a s t f a t f u o s.