Psalm 119:11 tells us the psalmist not only read God’s Word but he also“stored up” Scripture in his heart so he would not sin.

Teaching our kids and grandkids to memorize Scripture gives them a toolbox to navigate future struggles, live a righteous life and grow deep roots of faith from a young age. The most important thing we can do for our family is to make God and His Word a part of everyday life.

Below, we give one verse (NIV) for each week of the year for you to memorize together. For babies and toddlers, make the verse a song, add hand motions and repeat them several times a day. With older children, say, sing, listen or act out the verse together; make memory flash cards; and apply verses to real-life events.

1. The Lord bless you and keep you. Numbers 6:24
2. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20
3. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
4. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1
5. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4
6. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105
7. Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5
8. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
9. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2
10. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5
11. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
12. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
13. Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippians 2:14
14. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. Psalm 145:9
15. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
16. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1
17. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3
18. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
19. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. John 15:9
20. For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. Psalm 1:6
21. He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5
22. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14
23. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
24. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3
25. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10
26. They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Acts 16:31
27. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1
28. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
29. An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. Proverbs 14:5
30. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1
31. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13
32. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23
33. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
34. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
35. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12:46
36. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
37. 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. John 3:16
38. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Psalm 33:3
39. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17
40. Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. Psalm 128:1
41. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11
42. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9
43. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31
44. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3
45. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
46. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
47. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17
48. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14
49. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. 2 John 1:6
50. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24
51. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:3
52. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 1:21