I told someone I was doing this and they thought I was crazy, but I have learned so so much. Strangely, I even get out of bed an hour earlier each day, excitedly, just so I can have more time alone before the day starts. I started with Joshua and went through to the end of King David. Now I've gone back to Genesis to backfill some of the stories. Never have I been so moved by the story of creation. Can't wait to get into the gospels, to match my love of The Chosen. Warning to everyone - buy lots of pens and paper

It took me 4 years to copy the Bible ,I learned a lot that way , God's Word is Awesome.

Hello again just an update. I started writing the book of romans. I started this Saturday evening. So far I'm on chapter 7 of romans. Hope this encourages someone else. By the way Saturday night I slept very well. Come on brothers n sisters I encourage you to do this. Someday they make take our bibles of if were raptured we can leave a record for others left behind. Do it. 🤗

I am currently in the process of writing out the Bible, from front to back. After two years, I am in Mark 9, and I hope to finish by Christmas. It is the best thing that I have ever done! I have read the Bible many times, but every day I find myself saying, "I didn't know that!" It has made me a much better Sunday School teacher and Bible study teacher and I agree with all of the points that you listed.

As a kid, i hated reading the Old Testament. I had to for School..After i became a Christian, God spoke to my heart and had me do an Old Testament Study. It took over a year BUT, I LEARNED SO MUCH. I NOW LOVE READING IT. Still struggle with names but to think they were so important that God placed them in His Holy Word. Isaiah is so POWERFUL and things that are in it, some are happening today. Learning about the Temple was my favorite as well as the sacrifices. Then to read just How Much God does care. Take Time and really read Jonah. Ask God questions. By the time i finished, i was in tears. He REALLY loves All mankind. God bless you for these. I am really enjoying them.

I starting writing the Bible July 2022. I write a chapter in the NAS and then the same chapter in the message version. I’m finishing Hebrews as of April 20, 2023. I’m now a missionary in Africa and my entire life has changed. Anyway I hope your still writing. Mark

I just started this toward the end of January:) Started with the Psalms.

Summary: 1. You slows down. You notice more. You notice every verse. Every word. 2. You notice phrasing, style, and how each author writes differently. 3. You think as you write. You internalize what you are writing and pull more from the scripture. 4. You remember it better. More opportunities to actually learn it. 5. You gain a new perspective. A new focus on each verse. You can put it under a microscope, rather than only seeing the "Big picture". 6. Helps memorize it. Not just remember, but be able to recall it more easily for long term memory. Ephesians 1:10 "...To bring all things together in Christ". Incredible. "Thy word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against thee." Psalms 119:11 "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." John 1.14 On a personal note: I started writing the Torah as soon as I knew how to write (1st grade). I gave it up after several chapters of Genesis. But after watching this, I may have to pick this back up. I believe writing the Torah as a child also helped me in so many ways that I do not know that I could even describe... Brain development, moral development, memorization, a relationship with God, with everything that is true, that started when I was young... It was beyond everything that my parents, teachers, and those I looked up to at the time could give.

This is so amazing I've been writing out the bible since Dec 2018 it's been so rewarding I've learned so much on my Spiritual walk. I've even learned a few tips & tricks too. Things I didn't even know about myself. Thank you for sharing this I believe writing out God's Holy Sacred Word is extremely important ✍📖⚘🦋🙏✝️💜

I was introduced to Bible copying by a friend in February 2020 and I have been doing it ever since. I have gifted several journals to non-Christian friends and they have appreciated it. Now I am copying journals for my adult children and four grandchildren as a legacy. It’s a beautiful spiritual practice and has deepened my love for God‘s word.

I write the scriptures down that I want to memorize and I put them on my wall

This is such an amazing thing to do! I’ve done certain books of the Bible and it helps you cherish the word.

I love writing Scripture. I started with Romans this year and am now at Revelation. In another notebook, I also started writing the Psalms. I totally agree with all the benefits you mentioned. It's a wonderful experience to not only read but also write God's Word.

This is amazing! The Lord called me to do the same thing in March 2020 through May of the same year. I learned so much! And I felt closer to Him than ever. I went through journal after journal. This encourages me to return to that same discipline. Thank you Brandon! Thank You, Lord Jesus!

Love this me too love ❤️ to write scriptures and the psalms I have written them in different colours 🌈

I’ve done this too Brandon! It’s been fruitful for me too. Thanks for taking the time to encourage this way.

I translate The Bible, writing out the translation. Writing each word makes it more personal.

And dont forget to write out the commentary that the Holy spirit is speaking to you as well. That is what I am doing right now. It has taken me two years so far. but i just finished my commentary through the four Gospels and Revelation. It took me months at the least, and now I am going through the new testament letters. So many answers to so many problems and the like, and each verse before the next is self explaining and self revealing. this is how one becomes mighty in the Word of God. A lot of people cripple themselves for life by supposing that "only an experienced theologian, etc, is able to write out Bible commentary". the truth is, is that we have the promise of 1 John that tells us that God has given us a mind so that we CAN understand. So, when you go to write Bible commentary, all you need is the Holy Spirit and to realize that I CAN understand this. Even David tells us that the secrets of the Lord are revealed unto those that fear Him and keep His covenant. Do you fear God? Or at least fear God in some way or another? Then you are able to have that which seems dark, or mystery, yes, you are able to receive revelation in order to understand it. Since I have been approaching the bible with that one thing in mind, it is absolutely amazing how big every book of the Bible truly is that may look, on the surface like only three pages or 6 chapters. If you have been reading the Bible for years, and you have not come to the conclusion that God has made it a priority of His to make sure that you are able to know Him and what He is saying, then you haven't truly discovered what the entire Bible is all about. The Bible is not just a book about the life of Jesus and that He wants us to be saved. The entire Bible was made so that all people of all kinds, could have one common knowledge about God, know God all the same, speak the same thing, and be one people. the fact that we have so many different denominations and the like, just shows how many havent been able to receive this truly in the heart. It is why the church abroad and over seas, is more unified then here in the west. Because they are able to receive the fact that we are to be drawn together through the Holy Spirit and the use of the Bible, instead of using the Bible to fracture and separate one from another. there is a remnant here in America, but overall, much of the religious western church has used the Bible to separate one from another. Basically, much of the church outside of the west, has turned the sword on the works of the enemy and many here in the west have turned the sword on one another.

I was excited to see that someone else was doing this. The people that know I do this , kind of think Iam a little nuts. But I really love taking time every morning to do it. I have completed the 4 Gospels, 1st and most of 2nd Corinthians. I Have felt of late with all that's going on in the world to write and study Revelations. I have even thought that what I have copied it might be here for others someday who knows. After seeing your video I feel maybe the LORD is giving me encouragement to keep going. As this video just popped up. Hmmm! 😏😊😁 Thanks for your video. By the way my name is Bevra Windell is my husband.

It’s weird because i felt like i was being drawn to painting bibles but then i started thinking about maybe making my own bible or writing or typing it out. I started researching and come across this video. So I’m glad someone else thought of this!! Will start!

Amen, It’s like chewing down on it more and therefore getting more of the nutrients. Hallelujah!

I felt compelled to to do the same and I had a realization that God yet again gave me what I most need

I’m going to start with psalms!

I will definitely take this up!!!

So grateful for your video and the insights you shared about writing out scripture. ✍️ These are all excellent points! One more reason for doing this that I could add to your list of 6 is that by writing the word of God in my own handwriting, it becomes more personal and relevant to me and I feel His spirit sink more deeply into my heart as I do this. It’s like planting the seed of truth in your heart. It also allows me to appreciate and love His words as I physically write and process them like you explained. This simple but consistent daily practice helps me feel His love more fully and brings me closer to Him. Thank you so much for teaching this wonderful lesson. I love and treasure up His words in my heart! 💖 📖

Great idea. Writing scripture will calm me. I'm going to use a binder with looseleaf paper and start with Proverbs. I need extra inspiration to navigate this extremely difficult time of life. Thank you for sharing so much information with us all. 🙏🇨🇦

I have been wanting to start writing out the Bible for the past half year. As I have watched the process and heard the tips from Cat Woods, she really put it on my heart to do this. Your six benefits of writing out Scripture makes total sense. I also noticed that you were writing in a notebook. I was going to use my interleaved Bible, but the words are too small for me to read comfortably. So you have given me the reason to begin, using a notebook! ✝️

"... and let God do big things through that small piece..." I can testify to this in my life. As a writer, I have found great inspiration for my fiction within Scripture. I copied out a chapter of Proverbs, as well as Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 with annotation. I also regularly copied verses in different languages including entire Psalms in Hebrew. Going to get back to this, thanks to this video! God Bless!

Hello Brandon. What a wonderful way to get to really know The Bible. I don't know why I've never considered such a simple thing to do. But I definitely will give it a try. I love God's word. Sometimes it's simple enough for a child to learn and know, but sometimes I feel like I'm not getting the full grasp of the scriptures; especially, for example, the minor prophets. Thank you.

Love this idea! Thanks so much!

I’m on my third book of the Bible copying and what you said is all true. It is a great inexpressible experience. Thank you for making this video.

I started writing 1 Corinthians. About half way through it. Put it down and started reading the Bible again. Thank you for this video. I'm going to pick it back up writing the Bible.

Thank you for your great teaching, tips and wisdom.

What a great idea! I had never thought of this before, thanks.

I wrote the RED LETTERS it was a true eye and spirit opening. Every red letter.

Great idea. You are such an inspiration.

Thank you Brandon. I'd never thought about it at all. It's wonderful to see so many commenting that they've already been writing it out. I'm certainly going to try it. I need something to slow me down and focus on God's word. God bless. 🙏

That is a great idea. I'm gonna try!!

Thanx, Brother Brandon🌹🌹🌹🌹

Thanks. Definitely going to try this.

Thank you pastor Brandon wonderful idea😊

Thanks for the encouragement

Great information! Thank you so much!

Thanks for the encouragement 🙏

Thanks for your life !

I have just started doing this,it is so wonderful.

Your right. I have been writing passages from the Bible concerning different points and it has helped tremendesly.

God Bless you Brandon

Going to get started on this.

I really think this would be a good practice for me for all those reasons and probably more. Thank you and God bless.

This! This is good! I can’t seem to find my motivation to read anymore… I mean, I want to spend time and God‘s word, but every time I pick up my Bible and read, there’s not much life behind it. I am excited to try this!

Thanks for sharing 💞🙏🕊

Thank you for the insightful instructions and encouragement. 🙏

Great idea! Lefty!!! Me too!

I'm going to try it. Thanks

I have been doing this for 7 years now. I am 2/3 of the way through. I agree it slows you down but it is too slow for learning. You tend to zone out.

I start my journey today! Praise the Lord!

I started writing scripture 3 years ago. But not the whole bible. But I like the idea. I think I'm going to do it. Thanks for your video. God bless you brother. See you in the clouds.

Thank you, thank you, thank you....This idea made my entire day because it is a wonderful way to draw closer to God. Keep the videos coming please!!!

I'll start at Psalms as well, thank you punishment pushers (forgiving my hand) starting 3 hours a night after I build my home.

God bless everyone, I am writing the book of Revelations and I am learning so much about escapologist. I write on the right side of the book and look leave the back for notes and questions. My purpose is to also take notes at church today when pastor preaches and that what I can understand what I didn’t. My gold is to go to Daniel, Ezequiel and understand what is happening in this would. We are in the end if times . Amen

Very good idea! I will start as I'm the same way, if I write something I am much more likely to remember it

I can identify completely, as I have written down Romans, Ephesians; John and James. Totally agree with all of what you said; and with those brothers and sisters doing the same. Quite good to watch these previous videos in your channel! Earlier and so valuable works. Thank you and God bless.

This is something I plan to do ☺️

Thank you for the video. I have started writing bible few days ago. ❤

I very much appreciate this video. I had started writing out the Bible and looking up certain words in different verses in the concordance so as to know its original meaning. Very insightful 🕊

An awesome idea to help me as you said, .... will slow me down and get my heart and mind connected to the Lord. Thank you!

I am about to start. I have my paper. My Binder. Ordered my pens the black and the red ones. I need one additional thing and that is something special just for me. Once that comes in. I am ready to get started. I am very excited. I was inspired by two other ladies from KZfaq and you six bene's are all i needed to convince me that I was doing the right things. thanks.

This was the second time. I seen someone talk about writing scripture out

I search motivating and guiding bible verses on different topics and write most of them to walk on the path of righteousness and to bring glory to my Lord God who is in heaven.🙏🏻❤️✝️🛐🙇🙌🏻👑😇

Great job! Zachary Bauer did this recently with Torah in Hebrew.

I started June 2 of this year..from the beginning..genesis...over a month later im on gen chapter 37..im going all in..wont stop till im done

I will do this!

I started this before the pandemic inspired by seeing someone else do this through a hard season in their life. So far I have written the books we read during the lockdown. I find slowing down and reading and inviting the Holy Spirit brings a lot of light to the Word. It's more about engaging with God and His word in a different manner.

I have started doing my Bible Study this way. Writing it out verse by verse from two different translations and then going to the Interlinear to get the corrosponding Strong's Concordance, because i have found that an individual word may be repeated, but why? And it has deepened the word and the message rather than getting a basic grasp. It has also helped to clear up some bits that i always seemed to get stuck on and thought, "I am sure will make sense if I read it again/later..." Only to still get stuck on it. I am still in Romans currently. It is nice to get a bit of a deeper dive into it. And it has helped with my memorization. I also just want a deeper understanding and never want to put my own spin on it. I want to learn it and gave a better and deeper understanding, not a necessarily new understanding.

This is something I started but need to complete, and it's beautiful to both read a whole book in just a few readings, but then do the written out. I have always written out scriptures that have been energised by Holy Spirit, but there's something to gain from writing out the whole thing. Macro and micro study. Thank you for the prompt to get back writing!

A very good practice. I've experienced the same benefits and I want to do more. Blessings in Christ.

Oh wow! I’ve been doing this for months and am in love, love, love with the Scriptures! I’ve been able to delve deeply into what is truly being said. But a truly amazing thing is reading back what I have written down with no verse breaks, getting everything within the context. I started with John, his epistles and then the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Now, having written down all of the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs, I find I eagerly look forward to every moment I spend in the Word. Onward to the Prophets! Love you all brothers and sisters in Christ!❤️🙏

It's been on my mind to do this too. Maybe it's time.

Love this. Going to be writing the whole Bible by hand in an interleaved bible starting next week.

Imagine how different the course of Israelite history might have been if the kings had obeyed the command to write a copy of the Law for themselves. (Deut 17:18) I don’t recall the scriptures saying any king of Israel obeyed this command. I have read the entire Bible several times, but I am truly considering taking up this practice. Given the comments on the benefits of this practice, I can’t wait to get started.

Great idea, writing it out helps you focus and memorize it too. 👍🏼

I started with Genesis because the Torah (first 5 books) are the building blocks for the whole Bible. Without that, you miss extremely important stuff! It's what Yahshua (Jesus) taught from and followed! I was so tickled finding others on KZfaq not only doing it too, but encouraging others to also do! Shalom and blessings!

My favorite book of the bible is psalm 23 that's I'm been studying writing it down in a regular paper

Such a great lesson! I’ve never written an entire book, but I do write scripture out. It helps me remember! I’m going to give this a try!! Thx!

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When this video came up on my screen I had to click on it! Back in the late 1980's, I think it was, I was thinking about how the kings of Israel had to write out the Law. From that I decided to copy out Scripture. I used business ledgers and in longhand wrote out all four Gospels and the Psalms along with some of my favorite verses from elsewhere in the Bible. I didn't hold on to the ledgers I filled but took them to the university library in my town and left them among the books in the stacks. I left each book with a note saying it belonged to whoever found it and maybe added that I hoped the Scriptures would be a blessing in their life. (It's been a long time so my memory isn't clear on that part.) I didn't give my name or contact information. That's probably a little over 30 years ago. It would be great to know what happened to those transcriptions of Scripture, whether someone has kept them and read them; kept them and maybe put them in a drawer or box or even just discarded them. God's Word doesn't come back void. Even if no one read what I wrote---and surely someone read at least some of it out of curiosity---being immersed in the Word did something for me. Now that we're in July of 2020 with the situation in the U.S. and around the world so strange and dark I think it's a blessing to have handwritten copies of Scripture. It may not be far ahead in time that Bibles will be gathered up and destroyed but a handwritten copy may be overlooked and be a blessing to someone.

I love this! I just recently felt like God wanted me to do just that :) When you write it out personally, do you write the chapters and verses as you go? or do you just write the sentences and paragraphs? Thanks for sharing such great insight and encouragement!

I’ve just started doing this I. A week in and I love it

Thank you Brandon! Hmm start with Ephesians or Psalms? Maybe one for morning one for night?

Christian homeschoolers often do this. It's a wonderful exercise and if you have your kids do it, do it yourself too.

I don’t know if you’ve seen this video on the chosen KZfaq page but Derral Eves gave Dallas like a huge box of pens for him to chew on on set…I’m thinking I’m going to need a huge box of these pens just to write out all these books!

Hello I just finished listening why you should write the Bible I didn't think of doing it but after hearing why I think I will. I will probably start with psalms 119 as I like that chapter. Also other chapters that I have hi lighted such as 25, 27, 91, any ways I enjoy listening to your teachings so I am going to subscribe

Thank you for sharing. ☺️🙏🏾

Hello, I just stumbled onto this video. I’m glad I did. I’ve felt compelled to do this as well recently. My question is did you write the book out including the chapter and verse numbers? I’m thinking that would be best. Or did you write it like one of the reader’s bibles without any verse numbers. Thanks!

I started the new testament back in December as of today I'm almost done with Matthew got like 3 more chapters to write then ill continue mark and so on

Hi Brandon , Which bible would you recommend to read and write first ? I love your channel and all of your CHOSEN synopsis .

I had to click on. I have heard of this before. After watching your video I am going to give it a try.

Did you finish. I did not hear if you did. I started with the shortest books and moved through. It is easier when you can see that you can finish something.

I'm not in the NT yet years later and I'm still in the OT I started from Gensis now I'm working through 2 Samuel chapter 23.