“I have never met a mature, fruitful Christian who does not meditate on the Word of God. Memorizing Scripture is the pathway of that meditation.” -- John Piper (From “When I Don’t Desire God”)
Psalm 8
To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of David.
1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes,
to still the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
5 Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under his feet,
7 all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea,
whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Welcome back, friends! I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’ve been memorizing Scripture with me this past year, you may be feeling a bit weary or unsure about continuing. If that’s the case, I want to gently remind you: it’s okay to pause. Take a little break, and when you’re ready, come on back.
It’s really important to check in—not just on how many verses you’ve memorized or which chapters you’ve completed—but on your heart. Where is your heart in this discipline of Scripture memory?
Let’s walk through that question together.
For me, I like to pause and ponder my “why.” So let me ask you to do the same: Why are you memorizing? If you’ve been on this journey, how has Scripture memory impacted your life?
Scripture affects each of us differently, because it’s the work of the Holy Spirit that brings transformation. These answers are personal and unique to each of us.
Can you point to a season in your life when Scripture reminded you of Truth—of who God is and of His sovereign care?
Let me encourage you to regroup and remember why you started memorizing Scripture in the first place. I do this often—at different points in my journey. Sometimes I refocus when I’m starting something new. Other times, I pause when I feel the pressure to reach a goal or when memorizing starts to feel like just another item on a checklist.
I love checking off a box—but I’ve also had to learn to be okay with not sitting down every single day to go through my verses. One rhythm I’ve tried to keep consistent is reviewing Scripture as I get ready for the day. It’s simple, plus its something that I can choose to do daily!.
So let me encourage you again: refocus on your “why.”
With that said, let’s begin our dive into Psalm 8.
Today, we’re starting with preparation—before we begin memorizing. If you’re new here, you’ll soon learn that I like to read through the passage first to get a general layout of what I’ll be memorizing. Think of it as laying the foundation before building something beautiful.
I’ve updated the plan on my blog for you to check out, and it’s also linked in the show notes. I want this to be a space where you feel supported and equipped as you take this step in memorizing Scripture.
My goal is to give you practical ways to memorize, study, meditate on, and pray through the Word.
Background of Psalm 8
Welcome back, friends! I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’ve been memorizing Scripture with me this past year, you may be feeling a bit weary or unsure about continuing. If that’s the case, I want to gently remind you: it’s okay to pause. Take a little break, and when you’re ready, come on back.
It’s really important to check in—not just on how many verses you’ve memorized or which chapters you’ve completed—but on your heart. Where is your heart in this discipline of Scripture memory?
Let’s walk through that question together.
For me, I like to pause and ponder my “why.” So let me ask you to do the same: Why are you memorizing? If you’ve been on this journey, how has Scripture memory impacted your life?
Scripture affects each of us differently, because it’s the work of the Holy Spirit that brings transformation. These answers are personal and unique to each of us.
Can you point to a season in your life when Scripture reminded you of Truth—of who God is and of His sovereign care?
Let me encourage you to regroup and remember why you started memorizing Scripture in the first place. I do this often—at different points in my journey. Sometimes I refocus when I’m starting something new. Other times, I pause when I feel the pressure to reach a goal or when memorizing starts to feel like just another item on a checklist.
I love checking off a box—but I’ve also had to learn to be okay with not sitting down every single day to go through my verses. One rhythm I’ve tried to keep consistent is reviewing Scripture as I get ready for the day. It’s simple, plus its something that I can choose to do daily!.
So let me encourage you again: refocus on your “why.”
With that said, let’s begin our dive into Psalm 8.
Today, we’re starting with preparation—before we begin memorizing. If you’re new here, you’ll soon learn that I like to read through the passage first to get a general layout of what I’ll be memorizing. Think of it as laying the foundation before building something beautiful.
I’ve updated the plan on my blog for you to check out, and it’s also linked in the show notes. I want this to be a space where you feel supported and equipped as you take this step in memorizing Scripture.
My goal is to give you practical ways to memorize, study, meditate on, and pray through the Word.
Identifying Main Characters
Identify the Main CharactersNow that we know who wrote this psalm and who it was written for, let’s dig in together.
Grab your Bible (or a printed copy of Psalm 8) and something to write with. If you have colored pens or a journal, even better!
Step 1: Read the Psalm Aloud Twice
First Reading: Mark every mention of Lord and Man (see the example below).
Be sure to include the pronouns that refer to each one.
If you’re not using colors, that’s totally fine—just underline or circle them. The key is to use different markings so you can tell them apart easily.
Second Reading: As you read, note the locations and if you want you can mark them as such For instance, you would double underline in green this phrase “above the heavens.” As a side note: You may or may not find locations in your reading.
This process is called observation — it’s about reading with intention.
We’re not interpreting yet; we’re simply gathering clues from the text.
Alright, open your Bible to Psalm 8 and start observing!
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