There are many methods that can be used for memorization, and each person has their own techniques and routines that work best for them. Here is a compilation of some memorization methods and tips gathered from various NBB Alumni with years of NBB participation...
Reviewing Memory Passages: Best Tips and Ideas
Reviewing memory passages can be a struggle. Especially when verses start piling up and mental exhaustion kicks in. Maybe you’re a first year participant aiming for NBBC or you're an experienced contestant who is learning how to master this balancing act. Wherever you...
Discovering Priceless Treasure: A Participant Testimony
“National Bible Bee? What's that? You mean that Scripture competition thingy where you have to compete to see who can memorize the most Bible verses?” That was my response, when I first heard of the National Bible Bee (NBB). My friends from church wanted me to join,...
Delighting in Scripture: a Participant Testimony
Anastasia Irene Brown is a 15-year-old from California. She enjoys spending time with her parents and three siblings, listening to and making music, writing, poetry, and of course, spending time in God’s Word. In 2020, Anastasia won the Junior division National Bible...
What Does it Mean to be a ‘Witness’?
Recently I’ve been taking a deeper look into the lives of the men and women in the New Testament. As I’ve been studying their lives, I’ve seen a recurring theme - believers together risking their very lives to bring the message of Christ to those around them. I was...
Three Reasons Why Memorizing Scripture Matters
When I first started memorizing Scripture on my own, I viewed it as a 'Christian duty' that would give me a sense of accomplishment. I saw it as a 'bonus' but never as a necessity of the Christian life. I didn’t see the full benefit of Scripture memorization other...
Not Sure How to Study the Bible? Here’s How to Get Started
Let’s be honest, studying is hard, and if you don’t know how to do it, it can be even harder. This is the reason many Christians simply don’t study their Bible. Studying is a skill that needs to be taught and a habit that needs to be cultivated. Maybe you want to...