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| Topical Memory System (TMS) | ||
| Digital e-cards (PDF) of the 60 verses in this set: | ||
| Section A: | Live the New Life | |
| Section B: | Proclaim Christ | |
| Section C: | Rely on God’s Resources | |
| Section D: | Be Christ’s Disciple | |
| Section E: | Grow in Christlikeness | |
| Link to PDF | Verse Theme | Memory Verse |
| TMS – A1 | Christ the Center | 2 Corinthians 5:17 |
| TMS – A2 | Christ the Center | Galatians 2:20 |
| TMS – A3 | Obedience to Christ | Romans 12:1 |
| TMS – A4 | Obedience to Christ | John 14:21 |
| TMS – A5 | The Word | 2 Timothy 3:16 |
| TMS – A6 | The Word | Joshua 1:8 |
| TMS – A7 | Prayer | John 15:7 |
| TMS – A8 | Prayer | Philippians 4:6-7 |
| TMS – A9 | Friendship | Matthew 18:20 |
| TMS -A10 | Friendship | Hebrews 10:24-25 |
| TMS – A11 | Witnessing | Matthew 4:19 |
| TMS -A12 | Witnessing | Romans 1:16 |
| TMS – B1 | All Have Sinned | Romans 3:23 |
| TMS – B2 | All Have Sinned | Isaiah 53:6 |
| TMS – B3 | Sin’s Penalty | Romans 6:23 |
| TMS – B4 | Sin’s Penalty | Hebrews 9:27 |
| TMS – B5 | Christ Paid the Penalty | Romans 5:8 |
| TMS – B6 | Christ Paid the Penalty | 1 Peter 3:18 |
| TMS – B7 | Salvation is not by Works | Ephesians 2:8,9 |
| TMS – B8 | Salvation is not by Works | Titus 3:5 |
| TMS – B9 | Must Receive Christ | John 1:12 |
| TMS – B10 | Must Receive Christ | Revelation 3:20 |
| TMS – B11 | Assurance of Salvation | 1 John 5:13 |
| TMS – B12 | Assurance of Salvation | John 5:24 |
| TMS – C1 | His Spirit | 1 Corinthians 3:16 |
| TMS – C2 | His Spirit | 1 Corinthians 2:12 |
| TMS – C3 | His Strength | Isaiah 41:10 |
| TMS – C4 | His Strength | Philippians 4:13 |
| TMS – C5 | His Faithfulness | Lamentations 3:22,23 |
| TMS – C6 | His Faithfulness | Numbers 23:19 |
| TMS – C7 | His Peace | Isaiah 26:3 |
| TMS – C8 | His Peace | 1 Peter 5:7 |
| TMS – C9 | His Provision | Romans 8:32 |
| TMS – C10 | His Provision | Philippians 4:19 |
| TMS – C11 | His Help in Temptation | Hebrews 2:18 |
| TMS – C12 | His Help in Temptation | Psalms 119:9,11 |
| TMS – D1 | Put Christ First | Matthew 6:33 |
| TMS – D2 | Put Christ First | Luke 9:23 |
| TMS – D3 | Separate From the World | 1 John 2:15,16 |
| TMS – D4 | Separate From the World | Romans 12:2 |
| TMS – D5 | Be Steadfast | 1 Corinthians 15:58 |
| TMS – D6 | Be Steadfast | Hebrews 12:3 |
| TMS – D7 | Serve Others | Mark 10:45 |
| TMS – D8 | Serve Others | 2 Corinthians 4:5 |
| TMS – D9 | Give Generously | Proverbs 3:9,10 |
| TMS – D10 | Give Generously | 2 Corinthians 9:6,7 |
| TMS – D11 | Develop World Vision | Acts 1:8 |
| TMS – D12 | Develop World Vision | Matthew 28:19,20 |
| TMS – E1 | Love | John 13:34,35 |
| TMS – E2 | Love | 1 John 3:18 |
| TMS – E3 | Humility | Philippians 2:3,4 |
| TMS – E4 | Humility | 1 Peter 5:5,6 |
| TMS – E5 | Purity | Ephesians 5:3 |
| TMS – E6 | Purity | 1 Peter 2:11 |
| TMS – E7 | Honesty | Leviticus 19:11 |
| TMS – E8 | Honesty | Acts 24:16 |
| TMS – E9 | Faith | Hebrews 11:6 |
| TMS – E10 | Faith | Romans 4:20,21 |
| TMS – E11 | Good Works | Galatians 6:9,10 |
| TMS – E12 | Good Works | Matthew 5:16 |
NOTES: We usually start with the TMS (Topical Memory System) offered by the Navigators unless there is a specific need to start with one of our own sets such as Hope, Promises, Grace, etc. Our key emphasis of mentoring with training is to make disciple-making disciples.
The Topical Memory System (TMS) was developed by the Navigators. There are 60 verses in 5 sections (A-E) with 12 verses in each section. You will need to print the list offered below or you can order the TMS cards from Navpress.com. Another option is to download the NavsTMS app for $4.99 to review the verses on your phone. Check with your App Store for this download.
Theological Themes offered in the Topical Memory System:
A – Live the New Life
(Christ the Center; Obedience to Christ; The Word; Prayer; Fellowship; Witnessing)
B – Proclaim Christ
(All Have Sinned; Sin’s Penalty; Christ Paid the Penalty; Salvation is not by Works; Must Receive Christ; Assurance of Salvation)
C – Rely on God’s Resources
(His Spirit; His Strength; His Faithfulness; His Peace; His Provision; His Help in Temptation)
D – Be Christ’s Disciples
(Put Christ First; Separate from the World; Be Steadfast; Serve Others; Give Generously; Develop World Vision)
E – Grow in Christ-likeness
(Love; Humility; Purity; Honesty; Faith; Good Works
Click to print the Topical Memory System (TMS) – Categories & Verses.
Again, there are five sections which you will need to title A-E. Each section has a main theme and every two verses has a sub theme. Please # the verses in each section 1-12. So you will start with A1, then A2, then B1, etc.
Memory Practice Form
We have adopted the highly recommended plan to encourage everyone to write out each verse until it is truly memorized. Tap on Memory Practice Form to print and make copies for this use. It shouldn’t take more than 5 times for each verse.