Welcome to Scripture Saturday! 

It is the first Saturday of our study of Old Testament Women! I am so excited to begin our scripture memorizing journey together!

Here at WitW we know the importance of memorizing scripture...

1. God's word instructs us to memorize scripture. (Colossians 3:16)

2. Memorizing scripture provides us with guidance and wisdom. (Psalm 119:105)

3. Memorizing scripture can keep us from sin and temptation. (Psalm 119:9-11)

4. Memorizing scripture helps us know the truth and can keep us from error. (Matt 22:29)

5. Memorizing scripture is our weapon against spiritual attacks. (Eph 6:13-17)

6. Memorizing scripture helps us explain the hope we have in us to others. (1 Peter 3:15)

7. Memorizing scripture increases our faith. (Romans 10:17)

(R. Sang, 2018)

So for these very reasons we will begin each week with a verse (or two) to meditate upon and memorize. It is my hope and prayer that the verse(s) chosen each week will prepare your heart for our study and will allow you to draw from His word when you need it the most.  

Our verse for this week is John 1:16..."For from His fullness we all have received, grace upon grace."

Throughout Scripture, God's grace is most beautifully evident within His judgements. In Eve's story, after He speaks to Eve about the consequence of her choice, God makes a promise to her and her future generations...you are 'the mother of all human beings' (Gen 3:20). So, although there was a consequence for the choice she made, her hope returned because one day her seed would crush the serpent.

So through Eve we learn that though there may be a consequence for something you have done against the One who loves you most, and as you are asking for His forgiveness, remember what His love also brings...grace upon grace.

Have a blessed week everyone!

Sandra