Memorizing Scripture - An Interview

Tim Challies @ http://www.challies.com interviews Ryan Ferguson on memorizing scripture. He asks:

• Why did you decide to memorize large passages of Scripture?
  
• What are some of the passages you’ve committed to memory?
  
• How do you decide which passages you will memorize?
  
• You are known for reciting passages “dramatically.” Is there benefit in memorizing Scripture with dramatic recitation in mind?
  
• What are some of the blessings you’ve experienced in memorizing Scripture?
  
• What benefit is there in memorizing entire books of the Bible?
• Do you have any warnings or exhortations you’d want to extend to people who are seeking to memorize Scripture?
  
• What are some longer passages you would suggest for beginners?
  
• Describe the methodology you’ve used to file away large passages of Scripture.
  
• Can you share any final tips and tricks that may be useful?

  Here is Ryan reciting Psalm 22:

  And here he is reciting Hebrews 9 and 10: