Memory Work Grades 3 and 4 2018-2019 Memory Work is every Tuesday through Friday, unless noted. Please help your child memorize our assigned portion for each day. Please note that some passages repeat throughout the school year. Students will individually recite memory work at the beginning of the school day. Students DO NOT need to recite the reference for each passage. 1 st Quarter Wednesday, August 22 NONE Thursday, August 23 NONE Friday, August 24 Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Exodus 20:11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them. Tuesday, August 28 John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Wednesday, August 29 The Second Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 4 th Grade: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is
seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. Thursday, August 30 The Second Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. 4 th Grade: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature. Friday, August 31 Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. I John 3:15 Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him.
Tuesday, September 4 NONE Wednesday, September 5 Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no Savior. Thursday, September 6 The First Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. 4 th Grade: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. Friday, September 7 Genesis 8:21 Every inclination of (man s) heart is evil from childhood. Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Tuesday, September 11 The Doxology of the Lord s Prayer For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
Wednesday, September 12 Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what we do not see. Thursday, September 13 The Third Article of the Apostle s Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen Friday, September 14 Psalm 56:11 In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Mark 9:24 I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! Tuesday, September 18 The Second Commandment 3 rd Grade: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 4 th Grade: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God s name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. Wednesday, September 19 Psalm 50:15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you will honor me.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Thursday, September 20 The Second Commandment 3 rd Grade: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 4 th Grade: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God s name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. Friday, September 21 The Address of the Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven. Tuesday, September 25 Matthew 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Wednesday, September 26 The First Commandment You shall have no other Gods. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Thursday, September 27 The Third Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
4 th Grade: I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. Friday, September 28 Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see. Tuesday, October 2 I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. I John 1:7 The blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. Wednesday, October 3 The Eighth Commandment 3 rd grade: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 4 th grade: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or give him a bad name, but defend him, speak well of him, and take his words and actions in the kindest possible way. Thursday, October 4 NO MEMORY WORK Friday, October 5 Hebrews 13:5 God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.
Tuesday, October 9 NO MEMORY WORK Wednesday, October 10 The Tenth Commandment 3 rd grade: You shall not covet your neighbor s wife, workers, animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. 4 th grade: You shall not covet your neighbor s wife, workers, animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. We should fear and love God that we do not force or entice away our neighbor s spouse, workers, or animals, but urge them to stay and do their duty. Thursday, October 11 Genesis 32:10 I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Friday, October 12 Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Tuesday, October 16 Romans 8:28 And we know in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Wednesday, October 17 Psalm 50:15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you will honor me.
Thursday, October 18 The Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm or neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need. Friday, October 19 Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. The Seventh Petition of the Lord s Prayer But deliver us from evil. Tuesday, October 23 Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Ephesians 3:20 God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Wednesday, October 24 Psalm 56:11 In God I will trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Tuesday, October 30 Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. I John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. Wednesday, October 31 The Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm or neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need.
Thursday, November 1 The Fourth Commandment 3 rd grade: Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy a long life on the earth. 4 th grade: Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy a long life on the earth. We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect. Friday, November 2 Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Tuesday, November 6 The Fourth Commandment 3 rd grade: Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy a long life on the earth. 4 th grade: Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy a long life on the earth. We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect. Wednesday, November 7 Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Thursday, November 8 Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Friday, November 9 The First Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. 4 th Grade: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. God also preserves me by defending me against all danger, guarding and protecting me from all evil. All this God does only because he is my good and merciful father in heaven, and not because I have
earned or deserved it. For all this I ought to thank and praise, to serve and obey him. This is most certainly true. Wednesday, November 14 I Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. I John 3:15 Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him. Thursday, November 15 The First Commandment You shall have no other gods. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Friday, November 16 Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. Tuesday, November 20-Friday, December 14: Christmas Memory Work - Christmas Memory Work will be sent home at a later date. Tuesday, December 18 Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Wednesday, December 19 The Conclusion to the Ten Commandments What does God say about all these commandments? He says, I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
Thursday, December 20 Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Friday, December 21 NO MEMORY WORK Tuesday, January 8 Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior Wednesday, January 9 Luke 11:28 Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Thursday, January 10 The First Commandment You shall have no other gods. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Friday, January 11 Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Tuesday, January 15 Job 19:25-27 I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes- I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!
Wednesday, January 16 Matthew 28:20 Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Revelation 2:10 Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. Thursday, January 17 Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Friday, January 18 Matthew 28:20 Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Revelation 2:10 Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. Tuesday, January 22 NO MEMORY WORK Wednesday, January 23 Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Thursday, January 24 The Ninth Commandment You shall not covet your neighbor s house. We should fear and love God that we do not scheme to get our neighbor s inheritance or house, or obtain it by a show of right, but do all we can to help him keep it.
Friday, January 25 Genesis 39:9 How then can I do such a wicked thing and sin against God? I Corinthians 10:31 Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Tuesday, January 29 Matthew 6:33 Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Wednesday, January 30 The Seventh Commandment You shall not steal. We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income. Thursday, January 31 Isaiah 59:2 Your iniquities have separated you from God. James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Friday, February 1 The First Commandment You shall have no other gods. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Tuesday, February 5 Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the good news of all creation. I Corinthians 10:31 Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Wednesday, February 6 The First Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. 4 th Grade: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. God also preserves me by defending me against all danger, guarding and protecting me from all evil. All this God does only because he is my good and merciful father in heaven, and not because I have earned or deserved it. For all this I ought to thank and praise, to serve and obey him. This is most certainly true. Thursday, February 7 Psalm 56:11 In God I will trust; I will not be afraid.
Friday, February 8 I Corinthians 10:31 Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Tuesday, February 12 Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no Savior. Wednesday, February 13 The Sixth Commandment You shall not commit adultery. We should fear and love God that we lead a pure and decent life in words and actions, and that husband and wife love and honor each other. Thursday, February 14 Luke 18:13 God have mercy on me, a sinner. Friday, February 15 I Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Tuesday, February 19 Matthew 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Wednesday, February 20 Ephesians 2:8,9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works so that no one can boast. Tuesday, February 26 Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you. Wednesday, February 27 Proverbs 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Thursday, February 28 Galatians 5:13 Serve one another in love. I John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. Friday, March 1 Genesis 39:9 How then can I do such a wicked thing and sin against God? Tuesday, March 5 Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Wednesday, March 6 The Eighth Commandment You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or give him a bad name, but defend him, speak well of him, and take his words and actions in the kindest possible way. Thursday, March 7 Galatians 5:13 Serve on another in love.
Wednesday, March 13- Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. The Fifth Petition Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Thursday, March 14- Matthew 22:39 Love your neighbor as yourself. I John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. Friday, March 15- The Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm or neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need. Tuesday, March 26- Psalm 32:5 I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord -and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. Wednesday, March 27- The Sixth Commandment You shall not commit adultery. We should fear and love God that we lead a pure and decent life in words and actions, and that husband and wife love and honor each other. Thursday, March 28- Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Friday, March 29- The Fourth Commandment Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy a long life on the earth. We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect. Tuesday, April 2- Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Wednesday, April 3- The Fourth Commandment Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy a long life on the earth. We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect. Thursday, April 4- Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Friday, April 5- Acts 5:29 We must obey God rather than men! Tuesday, April 9- Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Wednesday, April 10- The Sixth Petition of the Lord s Prayer Lead us not into temptation. Thursday, April 11- I Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Friday, April 12- The Seventh Commandment You shall not steal. We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income. Tuesday, April 16 Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Wednesday, April 17- John 14:19 Because I live, you also will live. Thursday, April 18- Job 19:25,26 I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. Friday, April 19- John 14:19 Because I live, you also will live. The Seventh Petition of the Lord s Prayer But deliver us from evil. Wednesday, April 24- Acts 4:20 We cannot speak about what we have seen and heard.
I Timothy 2:3,4 God our Savior wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Thursday, April 25- Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 3:26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Friday, April 26- The Third Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. 4 th Grade: I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. Tuesday, April 30- Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Psalm 50:15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you will honor me.
Wednesday, May 1- The Second Commandment You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God s name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. Thursday, May 2- Psalm 91:11 He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Friday-May 3 NONE Tuesday, May 7- Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. Wednesday, May 8- Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Thursday, May 9- Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Friday, May 10- Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Tuesday, May 14- Matthew 28:20 Surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.
Wednesday, May 15- The Second Article of the Apostle s Creed 3 rd Grade: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature. 4 th Grade: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver but with his holy precious blood and hi innocent suffering and death. Thursday, May 16- Matthew 28:20 Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Friday, May 17-NO MEMORY WORK Tuesday, May 21- Romans 8:28 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Wednesday, May 22- I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Thursday, May 23- Matthew 11:28 Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Friday, May 24- The Seventh Commandment You shall not steal. We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income.