The Topical Memory System (TMS) was developed by The Navigators as a clear, simple, proven way to meditate on key Bible verses.
Memorizing Scripture, will help you experience:
- Freedom from Anxiety โ Writing Godโs promises on your heart helps you live in Godโs perfect presence.
- Triumph Over Temptation โ Scripture memory makes the sword of the Spirit readily available for your battle against sin.
- Confidence in Witnessing โ Share the Gospel effectively with friends, family, and neighbors using verses you know by heart.
- Spiritual Strength โ Sense Godโs presence moment by moment and trust Him more deeply to meet the needs and opportunities that arise each day.
Below is a list of the five pivotal topics addressed in the Topical Memory System. By using the TMS course workbook and memory cards available from NavPress as your guide, you can memorize, review, and meditate on these 60 verses in just 30 weeks.
A: Living The New Life
| Christ the Center | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Galatians 2:20 |
| Obedience to Christ | Romans 12:1 | John 14:21 |
| The Word | 2 Timothy 3:16 | Joshua 1:8 |
| Prayer | John 15:7 | Philippians 4:6,7 |
| Fellowship | Matthew 18:20 | Hebrews 10:24,25 |
| Witnessing | Matthew 4:19 | Romans 1:16 |
B: Proclaiming Christ
| All Have Sinned | Romans 3:23 | Isaiah 53:6 |
| Sinโs Penalty | Romans 6:23 | Hebrews 9:27 |
| Christ Paid the Penalty | Romans 5:8 | 1 Peter 3:18 |
| Salvation is not by Works | Ephesians 2:8,9 | Titus 3:5 |
| Must Receive Christ | John 1:12 | Revelation 3:20 |
| Assurance of Salvation | 1 John 5:13 | John 5:24 |
C: Reliance On Godโs Resources
| His Spirit | 1 Corinthians 3:16 | 1 Corinthians 2:12 |
| His Strength | Isaiah 41:10 | Philippians 4:13 |
| His Faithfulness | Lamentations 3:22,23 | Numbers 23:19 |
| His Peace | Isaiah 26:3 | 1 Peter 5:7 |
| His Provision | Romans 8:32 | Philippians 4:19 |
| His Help in Temptation | Hebrews 2:18 | Psalms 119:9,11 |
D: Being Christโs Disciple
| Put Christ First | Matthew 6:33 | Luke 9:23 |
| Separate From the World | 1 John 2:15,16 | Romans 12:2 |
| Be Steadfast | 1 Corinthians 15:58 | Hebrews 12:3 |
| Serve Others | Mark 10:45 | 2 Corinthians 4:5 |
| Give Generously | Proverbs 3:9,10 | 2 Corinthians 9:6,7 |
| Develop World Vision | Acts 1:8 | Matthew 28:19,20 |
E: Growth In Christlikeness
| Love | John 13:34,35 | 1 John 3:18 |
| Humility | Philippians 2:3,4 | 1 Peter 5:5,6 |
| Purity | Ephesians 5:3 | 1 Peter 2:11 |
| Honesty | Leviticus 19:11 | Acts 24:16 |
| Faith | Hebrews 11:6 | Romans 4:20,21 |
| Good Works | Galatians 6:9,10 | Matthew 5:16 |
Click here to download a sample of the Topical Memory System!
Get the Topical Memory System
The Topical Memory System (TMS) and its sibling edition, the Topical Memory System: Life Issues, are proven ways to effectively commit Scripture to memory. The TMS focuses on how to live a life of Christ-focused, assured discipleship, and the TMS: Life Issues focuses on significant, relevant issues that face us on the road through life, such as anger, dealing with sin, suffering, and knowing Godโs will.
Order the complete Topical Memory System from NavPress (including workbook, pocket-sized memory verse cards and verse card holder) for yourself or as a gift for those you are discipling.
Additional Languages
The Topical Memory System, as well as adaptations, are available in the following languages:
- Dutch: Memorisatiemateriaal
- Japanese: ใใคใใใใฏใชไฟกไปฐใฎใใใซ
- Korean: ๋ค๋น๊ฒ์ดํ ์ฃผ์ ๋ณ ์ฑ๊ฒฝ์์ก ์๋ฆฌ์ฆ
- Norwegian: Ordet i hjertet โ memoreringskurset
- Spanish: Sistema de Memorizacion de Versiculos Biblicos
I started memorizing scripture even before I became a Christian by the encouragement of a Navigator . After memorizing a third of the TMS, I let it fade away because I was the only one doing it. This was in 1960โs . I tried to review and it did help. I needed someone to memorize with, now it is harder these days to memorize, but I still remember some of the verses and review them.
I had bought the TMS 37 years ago but have misplaced my cards. I bought TMS for the young women Iโm discipling in Dec and wanted to review myself and used this link today! Helpful because I am on staff with Athletes in Action. I became a Christian thru the Navigators and was discipled by Cari Nelson. I keep buying the hard copy of TMS of course for anyone who is up for meditating on Godโs Word!!
I memorized the TMS in college in the late 1970โs. It has had a profound impact on my life and thousands of others thru me. As a Christian Science Teacher I created a scripture memory program for our K4-8th graders. Before that time each teacher picked a verse of the week and the kids including mine forgot it by the next week. My system was based on my experience with the TMS and sports. Each grade had to memorize 8 new verses a year and review 8 verses from the previous year. The end of each year the student would recite 16 verses to earn their class pin. The pin went on a school letter similar to a sports program. There was also a half way award of 40 verses said at one time and then 80 verses said at one time for special awards. Many students over the years and parents memorized and commented on the impact Godโs memorized word had on their life. I highly recommend memorizing the TMS.
We studied the TMS over 30 years ago and the impact it has on my life to this day is astronomical. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to โhide the Word of God in their heart.โ