SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE
PURPOSE: This event promotes the habit of memorizing at least 100 verses from scripture each year. It encourages memory work as a part of the Bible class program. It promotes the use of quoted scriptures in lessons and conversations. It promotes the study of scriptures as a positive replacement for time consumed by the telephone, television, and computer.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Memorize the scripture verses in the provided list.
2. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. The completed verified Award Certification Form
b. Send a stamped postcard with the Church Coordinator’s mailing address or email
address if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email address is included.
2. Verify the Scripture Challenge Award Certification Form
3. Send verified Award Certification Forms with all award recommendations by grade to the Pre-Convention Coordinator.
RULES:
1. First Time Participants may choose to memorize verses from any part of the Bible. (Not restricted to “standard list” below.)
2. Return Challengers can only memorize from the Standard List provided below.
3. The student may use any translation except those referred to as paraphrased or
condensed.
4. Memory work should be quoted according to the chosen text.
5. The participant may use a list of scriptures during the sittings but may have no other notes.
6. The local Event Director will specify one or more individuals to listen to students and verify their accomplishments. He or she must certify that the student has memorized their verses.
Note:
Our goal is to encourage putting God’s word in our hearts. A student may become
discouraged and want to quit when trying to recite “verbatim”, therefore it is suggested that 3-4 grades be permitted “3 helps” per 10 verses, 5-6 grades have “2 helps” per 10 verses, and 7-12 grades “2 helps” per 25 verses (7-12 grade should be able to recite 10 verses without help). A “help” is defined as a word or two said to the participant when they are “stuck” while reciting. Again – We want to ENCOURAGE not discourage.
SUBMISSION
Certification Forms are to be sent to the Scripture Challenge Event Director (see pg. 19). Include a cover sheet (see pg. 20).
AWARDS:
1. Each grade level will be rated by the following scale:
7th-12th Grades
3rd-6th Grades
Gold Rating – 100 verses in 4 different sittings 75 verses in 4 different sittings
Silver Rating – 50 verses in 2 different sittings 35 verses in 2 different sittings
Bronze Rating – 25 verses in 1 sitting 15 verses in 1 sitting
2. Appropriate-colored engraved plates for the individual’s award plaque will be presented in each grade category and for all three ratings.
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE LISTS
You may choose any combinations of the following texts:
Scripture verses from the Gospel of Matthew including the high points in Jesus’ life:
Matthew 3:13-17 5 verses
Matthew 4:1-11 11 verses
Matthew 5:1-12 12 verses
Matthew 6:5-15 11 verses
Matthew 7:21-23 3 verses
Matthew 16:13-20 8 verses
Matthew 17:1-8 8 verses
Matthew 26:26-30 5 verses
Matthew 27:27-54 28 verses
Matthew 28:1-7 7 verses
Matthew 28:18-20 3 verses
101 total verses
OR – Scripture verses relating to the plan of salvation:
Luke 1:1-4 4 verse
Luke 2:1-20 20 verses
Luke 9:18-27 10 verses
Luke 13:1-5 5 verses
Luke 14:25-27 3 verses
Luke 16:19-31 13 verses
Acts 2:1-7 7 verses
Acts 2:22-24 3 verses
Acts 2:36-41 6 verse
Acts 8:26-39 14 verses
Acts 16:11-15 5 verses
Romans 6:1-7 7 verses
Galatians 3:26-28 3 verses
100 total verses
OR – Scripture verses from the book of Genesis