ABIDE
A memorization community that brings believers together to read, recite, and memorize God’s Word.
Scripture Memory Fellowship
God’s Word in your heart changes everything.
When His Word fills your heart, it shapes your thoughts, strengthens your faith, and draws you closer to the One who spoke it.
Why memorize Scripture
What changes when God’s Word lives in you
Scripture memory fills your heart with God’s truth and transforms the way you live.
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It Guards Your Heart
Memorized Scripture helps you resist temptation and stay aligned with truth.
Psalm 119:11; Isaiah 55:8–9
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It Heals & Comforts
God’s Word brings restoration, endurance, and comfort in suffering.
Psalm 107:20; Psalm 119:92
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It Arms You for Battle
Scripture equips you with truth to stand firm against spiritual attacks.
Ephesians 6:17; Matthew 4:1–4
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It Grows Spiritual Fruit
Meditating on God’s Word produces maturity, stability, and long-term growth.
Joshua 1:8; Luke 8:15; 1 Peter 2:2
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It Fuels Your Witness
God’s Word in your heart gives you clarity and boldness to share Christ.
1 Peter 3:15; Jeremiah 20:9
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God Commands It
God instructs His people to keep His words in their hearts and teach them to others.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Colossians 3:16
When you memorize Scripture, you carry God’s truth with you everywhere—in every conversation, every challenge, and every moment of need.
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Ways to get started today
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14:6
Could you share the gospel with someone else using only Scripture?
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Songs of the Soul, Vol. 2
Go deeper into the Psalms with a key memory verse from Psalms 76–150.
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Yet I Will Rejoice
Word-for-word Scripture songs to help you hide God’s Word in your heart.
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VerseLocker
Our free Bible memory app, used in more than 100 countries.
A story of transformation
God is changing lives through His Word
“We are a few days away from a pastor appreciation celebration at our home church, and 19 different members have worked to corporately memorize Galatians 5 and 6. The way this small effort has unified our little church has been huge. We never would have been attempting such a beautiful thing if it wasn't for the work of SMF. Thank you for your continued encouragement.”
- Verses memorized
- 300,000+
- Countries reached
- 100+
- ABIDE meetings
- 37
- Live events
- 17
From our 2025 Ministry Impact Report
See the impact reportYour word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
Start where you are
Hide God’s Word in your heart at every age
Since 1977, Scripture Memory Fellowship has offered printed, digital, and musical Bible memory tools for every age group.
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Children & Families
Plant God’s Word early, with memory books, songs, and coloring books from preschool through middle school.
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Teens & Young Adults
Help students stand firm with Scripture they know by heart, in high school, college, and beyond.
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Adults
Topical and book-by-book memory courses that fit real life, whether you’re just starting or have memorized for years.
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Churches & Groups
Memorize together. Bring Scripture memory to your church, school, or small group.
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Help God’s people know, live, and love His Word
SMF exists to cultivate systematic Scripture memorizers who know Jesus Christ and grow in His likeness for the glory of God.
SMF relies on God's provision through donors like you.