This is Thomas, the boy who recited in this video 5 years ago. Thank you to everyone for your comments! They have been an encouragement to me. I am still competing in the National Bible Bee Competition, and I've now memorized over 5,000 Bible verses from memory. I know this might sound impossible to some people, but it can be done. Start with just a little bit at a time and build off that. I have been so blessed through the National Bible Bee and I would encourage all of you or your kids to participate. God's Word will never become void, and I have had a wonderful life because of memorizing God's Word. It is definitely worth it to add a little bit of time to your day to study and memorize Scripture. Memorizing the Bible has changed me, and I hope it will change you too!
@Nick Gagnon God was not for slavery.....in fact it was the people of Israel (God's People of the Old Testament) who were the Slaves of Egypt, & it was God who told people to let their slaves go free, or if you had a slave you were to never mistreat them, & Christ said we were all equal in the eyes of God 'there was no difference between men & women, Slave or the Free, or the different nationalities....in the Kingdom of God we are all the same, with the same value & potential in His eyes, Like the Angels :)
@Nick Gagnon Exodus 21:20 20 “Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result"........This together with other verses about 'NOT MISTREATING A SLAVE', was due to the fact that people had slaves back then, but it was God's will for them to be set free~! Eg. Jubilee (All slaves were to be set free). For just because people did have slaves, does NOT mean it was God's idea to start with~!
@Nick Gagnon Back in the days, slaves weren't captured from their houses and stuff, but they were slaves to pay off debts and other things. If the Bible was taught like this throughout, we may have never had slavery if the masters were true Christians loving rather than hating and being racist.
@Nick Gagnon It's like how you can beat your children as a form of discipline. It's not beating them and leaving scars on their backs and stuff. Also in the Bible times, it was their custom, people were fine with being slaves. When it would occur that the Israelite people were forced to be slaves by other kings who had possession of their land and stuff, God would always deliver them from it, so that's another point you can explore.
"Zachary Taylor' You can do so if you want but you would be wasting your time pretending that it makes the slightest bit of difference. Put your energies instead into doing things that are helpful. Pick up garbage on the street. Don't throw garbage on the street. Help vagrants and homeless people find a job. Rescue cats off of trees. Volunteer in hospitals . At least don't tell other people a lie that learning to recite everything in the Bible will solve anything.
God Bless The Pioneers of such a Program it's bringing back our children back to the Word of God and taken them away from the numerous distractions in our Generation
That’s so amazing, praise God Thomas for inspiring us. I pray that these living Words hidden in your heart will be blessings to you and the world around you. God make us doer of Your words not merely listeners.
Praise Jesus!! May he build up these youth and their leaders and strong relationships with eachother and him. Praying for this comment community as well.
When you dedicate time to GOD when you memorize the scriptures the presence of the Lord is felt.parents who are set from the birth of your child to provide the very best,ist GOD THE VERY BEST?
This is partly what would happen in 1,000 years MILLENIAL KINGDOM OF JESUS wherein there would be a bible memorization like this in a STADIUM like a football stadium
There are five versions which contestants can choose from: New King James Version, King James Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, or New International Version. 🙂
@@obscurelyvague as opposed to being brainwashed with pseudo science in the secular atheistic schools and colleges where theories are thought as fact. You can let your brain get full of junk there, we will stick with the bible the living word of God. I hope some day you see the light. Well you will I hope it will be on the right terms. th-cam.com/video/ywA3dFE4jXY/w-d-xo.html
@@johnthr33 Knowing every word in the bible has nothing to do with "Salvation" or "Spirituality" or "Believing in 'God'' " or proving that you believe in god. It is all outward and superficial. People teach their kids to be fanatical and indoctrinated but no one can make a person actually believe in God, only pretend to. Others cannot lead you to "God." No preacher, no guru, no minister. no monk, no-body. It has to come from within. No one cam make you NOT believe in "God" if you really do believe in "God." No one can make you believe in "God" if you don't. If someone points a gun at you and tells you to believe in "God" you might say you do to avoid the horrific situation. If some bible-thumping fanatic follows you telling you to believe in "God" and "repent" you might say to him or her that you believe and that you repent to get that pest off your back, but in your heart you cannot and do not believe in what the pest fanatic is trying to make you believe. Alternately if someone points a gun at you or follows you telling you to say you don't believe in any "God" you might say you don't believe just to avoid a pest or avoid getting killed. Of course some people might want to prove they are martyrs and get killed or argue with someone who thinks differently. It does not matter either way. You have to feel the presence of a "God" yourself. You cannot be taught to. Culture can only make it a ritual and a routine, not genuine. You cannot "teach" someone else to "feel the presence of 'God'. " You cannot "lead" anyone else to "God." It is very selective and individualistic and exclusive. It is common for "religious people" to "spread the word" and "spread the faith" etc etc etc. They are not really doing it, only teaching empty practices. Real believers in "God" keep it to themselves because they know that they themselves cannot create the inherency in others.
@@obscurelyvague You are 100% allowed to believe that. Everyone has their own opinions - and that's ok! But I have to say that I disagree. And I know I probably wont change your mind but I still want to put this out there. First, we are told several times in the Bible to spread the word (my favorite being Matthew 28:19-20 in which Jesus says: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -NIV ). I consider myself a Christian/a believer of God, I've accepted Christ into my heart, repented for my sins, and strive to be more Christ-like. Yet here I am, trying to spread my beliefs to you - not keeping them to myself. And while I do agree that you cant force someone to really, truly, believe in something, how is anyone going to come to Christ if they never hear of Him, or at least have enough interest to convert? On top of that, Bible Bee has changed so many lives. Including one of my very close friends. She's learned so much scripture and how to apply it to her life. This very same friend is also one of the most Godly people I know. So, while you cant force religion, you can help start a flame of a soon growing fire of it in someones heart. and that person you preached to can have a real, genuine relationship with God. If people didn't find Christianity to be real, there wouldn't be so many, or possibly any, Christians. Thank you for taking the time to consider this, and have a good day.
Actually American Standard version is considered most accurate for word for word. Then there are thought for thought translations that are translated in a way that when we read it now we will have the same understanding as if you read it when it was first written like in NIV which could be more accurate as well
Sorry. You’re just wrong. It’s not about word for word or thought for thought. It’s about the original source material. Look it up. I didn’t always hold to that position.
This is Thomas, the boy who recited in this video 5 years ago. Thank you to everyone for your comments! They have been an encouragement to me. I am still competing in the National Bible Bee Competition, and I've now memorized over 5,000 Bible verses from memory. I know this might sound impossible to some people, but it can be done. Start with just a little bit at a time and build off that. I have been so blessed through the National Bible Bee and I would encourage all of you or your kids to participate. God's Word will never become void, and I have had a wonderful life because of memorizing God's Word. It is definitely worth it to add a little bit of time to your day to study and memorize Scripture. Memorizing the Bible has changed me, and I hope it will change you too!
Praise God, Thomas. May you Abide Him God Most High always. This is encouraging to see for the future generations 😊
PRAISE THE LORD!!! WHAT A POWERFUL TESTIMONY AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO ALL DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST!!!
Thank you for being an inspiration to all. I must teach my grandchildren in this wise. My the LORD continue to use you as an encouragement.
Amen. Thank You Lord Jesus! Thank you for your little servant Thomas
The Lord bless you and family and church
I am encouraged to see and hear you say this 5 years later.
Congratulations to these Godly parents. Bless these children. This is beautiful.
Wow, think of where our world would be if everyone knew the Bible like this.....& obeyed it!
@Nick Gagnon God was not for slavery.....in fact it was the people of Israel (God's People of the Old Testament) who were the Slaves of Egypt, & it was God who told people to let their slaves go free, or if you had a slave you were to never mistreat them, & Christ said we were all equal in the eyes of God 'there was no difference between men & women, Slave or the Free, or the different nationalities....in the Kingdom of God we are all the same, with the same value & potential in His eyes, Like the Angels :)
@Nick Gagnon
Exodus 21:20
20 “Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result"........This together with other verses about 'NOT MISTREATING A SLAVE', was due to the fact that people had slaves back then, but it was God's will for them to be set free~! Eg. Jubilee (All slaves were to be set free). For just because people did have slaves, does NOT mean it was God's idea to start with~!
Freedom News Network But if the slave doesn’t die, it’s alright with god.
@Nick Gagnon Back in the days, slaves weren't captured from their houses and stuff, but they were slaves to pay off debts and other things. If the Bible was taught like this throughout, we may have never had slavery if the masters were true Christians loving rather than hating and being racist.
@Nick Gagnon It's like how you can beat your children as a form of discipline. It's not beating them and leaving scars on their backs and stuff. Also in the Bible times, it was their custom, people were fine with being slaves. When it would occur that the Israelite people were forced to be slaves by other kings who had possession of their land and stuff, God would always deliver them from it, so that's another point you can explore.
These kids (and their parents) are an inspiration and a shaft of light through the darkness of modern society.
Lord have mercy on all people who disliked this
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ will sustain this young man until that day in Jesus Name Amen ❤
I pray to one day learn the Bible inside & out similar to these children. Very inspiring!! 💙
"Zachary Taylor' You can do so if you want but you would be wasting your time pretending that it makes the slightest bit of difference.
Put your energies instead into doing things that are helpful. Pick up garbage on the street. Don't throw garbage on the street. Help vagrants and homeless people find a job. Rescue cats off of trees. Volunteer in hospitals .
At least don't tell other people a lie that learning to recite everything in the Bible will solve anything.
WOW.... This is beautiful, bless the parents and the teachers who help kids learn the Bible am so challenged
Now if we can get preachers to learn the WORD like this 😮 Thomas you are awesome ❤
God Bless The Pioneers of such a Program it's bringing back our children back to the Word of God and taken them away from the numerous distractions in our Generation
Wow that young child says the word so beautifully ...
Wow! Kids here being 'walking Bibles',
while I'm feeling ashamed for learning just one verse at a time. 😅
Wonderful kids!! 👏👏👏
God Bless these little ones...
Crying with tears of joy....
Amen
Me too. I'm moved.
That’s so amazing, praise God Thomas for inspiring us. I pray that these living Words hidden in your heart will be blessings to you and the world around you. God make us doer of Your words not merely listeners.
These children have really challenged me
May God give me grace of reading the Bible
Praise Jesus!! May he build up these youth and their leaders and strong relationships with eachother and him. Praying for this comment community as well.
Amazing kids👍🙏... Very encouraging for youth 🙏
Wow, just wow! How good is our God?? He must be so proud of them.
Wow, just wow. How wonderful to watch these kids loving the WORD. Amen
To God be the Glory.🙏
WOW!!! THIS IS SO POWERFUL!!!
These kids know the good book
Thank you for watching. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way of the Lord and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Wonderful words of life!
This takes a lot of dedication and discipline. Well done.
God Bless the Organisers team.
Father God, bless these children with Your might and Presence every day...
God keeps those keeps under his wing.
Praise be the Lord in the name of Jesus.
The Prince of Peace.
I like what the children are doing, may God blessed them so much.
Watching from Northeast India,Mizoram.
The word Psalms means a poem put to song -- should they be singing ???
If I knew all of that I'd be singing !
Woooow! Praise our Holy God!
Thank you for watching.
May we keep Your Word in our hearts that we won’t sin again you.
Wooow, well done. Pastor in the making.
This is remarkable, my question is, how do these kids do it? and how much time do they devote to doing it? I would love to do this as well
The Bible says that the holy spirit will bring all things to your remembrance.
WONDERFUL!!
Praying for so many children to worship Jesus, just like this little children do...
Glory to God!
When you dedicate time to GOD when you memorize the scriptures the presence of the Lord is felt.parents who are set from the birth of your child to provide the very best,ist GOD THE VERY BEST?
They are amazing. 👏👏👏👏👏
Amen 🥺❣️
in this time many people left God you are young kvew God for you are and for ather biult big way. we wait many people back to jesus God bless you
God bless you~!! Jesus loves you~!!
lol when the guy starts talking at 3:30 this kid's face just goes blank.
I’m amazed at those who dislike.this is encouraging
Walking Bibles indeed
I love this show
Yahweh is thrilled at this
Woow!!!🙌💜
Halleluya....PRAISE THE LORD...AMEN...
Skills necessary to be an actor. To remember your lines. The secret is to believe and live the life...
Amazing job👍
What is the prize for the winner of this show?
Amen!❤
This is partly what would happen in 1,000 years MILLENIAL KINGDOM OF JESUS wherein there would be a bible memorization like this in a STADIUM like a football stadium
What version is this Bible Bee?
What station on tv is this?
Glory to Jesus 🙌
OMFG! Spelling Bee + Bible Memory Verse = IMPOSSIBLE!! 😱😱😱
My God!!!! I feel so ashamed….😭😭😭😭
amen
Which Bible print and version do they quote?
There are five versions which contestants can choose from: New King James Version, King James Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, or New International Version. 🙂
🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is so amazing
Are they memorising complete books ?
It's not required (so far), but some contestants do. 🙂
It is not required but basically everyone who makes it to the finals has memorized complete books.
👍👍👍👍👍👍
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌👌👌🤩😘🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
People can you wait for some reason 😉😏😉
💜🙏😇🕊
12 wicked men disliked this
WOW
Wow 😳😳😳
This Is what Jesus was all about....
"Clint Howard II" being on a TV show in which kids who have been brainwashed by religion are exploited?
@@obscurelyvague For all that have wondered what a hardened heart looks like L. Martinez has just given an example.
@@obscurelyvague as opposed to being brainwashed with pseudo science in the secular atheistic schools and colleges where theories are thought as fact. You can let your brain get full of junk there, we will stick with the bible the living word of God. I hope some day you see the light. Well you will I hope it will be on the right terms. th-cam.com/video/ywA3dFE4jXY/w-d-xo.html
@@johnthr33
Knowing every word in the bible has nothing to do with "Salvation" or "Spirituality" or "Believing in 'God'' " or proving that you believe in god. It is all outward and superficial.
People teach their kids to be fanatical and indoctrinated but no one can make a person actually believe in God, only pretend to. Others cannot lead you to "God." No preacher, no guru, no minister. no monk, no-body. It has to come from within. No one cam make you NOT believe in "God" if you really do believe in "God." No one can make you believe in "God" if you don't.
If someone points a gun at you and tells you to believe in "God" you might say you do to avoid the horrific situation. If some bible-thumping fanatic follows you telling you to believe in "God" and "repent" you might say to him or her that you believe and that you repent to get that pest off your back, but in your heart you cannot and do not believe in what the pest fanatic is trying to make you believe. Alternately if someone points a gun at you or follows you telling you to say you don't believe in any "God" you might say you don't believe just to avoid a pest or avoid getting killed. Of course some people might want to prove they are martyrs and get killed or argue with someone who thinks differently. It does not matter either way.
You have to feel the presence of a "God" yourself. You cannot be taught to. Culture can only make it a ritual and a routine, not genuine.
You cannot "teach" someone else to "feel the presence of 'God'. " You cannot "lead" anyone else to "God."
It is very selective and individualistic and exclusive.
It is common for "religious people" to "spread the word" and "spread the faith" etc etc etc. They are not really doing it, only teaching empty practices.
Real believers in "God" keep it to themselves because they know that they themselves cannot create the inherency in others.
@@obscurelyvague You are 100% allowed to believe that. Everyone has their own opinions - and that's ok! But I have to say that I disagree. And I know I probably wont change your mind but I still want to put this out there. First, we are told several times in the Bible to spread the word (my favorite being Matthew 28:19-20 in which Jesus says: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -NIV ). I consider myself a Christian/a believer of God, I've accepted Christ into my heart, repented for my sins, and strive to be more Christ-like. Yet here I am, trying to spread my beliefs to you - not keeping them to myself. And while I do agree that you cant force someone to really, truly, believe in something, how is anyone going to come to Christ if they never hear of Him, or at least have enough interest to convert? On top of that, Bible Bee has changed so many lives. Including one of my very close friends. She's learned so much scripture and how to apply it to her life. This very same friend is also one of the most Godly people I know. So, while you cant force religion, you can help start a flame of a soon growing fire of it in someones heart. and that person you preached to can have a real, genuine relationship with God. If people didn't find Christianity to be real, there wouldn't be so many, or possibly any, Christians. Thank you for taking the time to consider this, and have a good day.
If you’re not quoting from the King James Version you’re wrong.
Actually American Standard version is considered most accurate for word for word. Then there are thought for thought translations that are translated in a way that when we read it now we will have the same understanding as if you read it when it was first written like in NIV which could be more accurate as well
Sorry. You’re just wrong. It’s not about word for word or thought for thought. It’s about the original source material. Look it up. I didn’t always hold to that position.
"Eric Kutepow" What about the version before that?
Sad its not King James. These kids are anaxing!
i feel bad for these kids
Why?
Lol why?
"Matthew Royse" It does seem as if they are being brainwashed with religion and fanatic ideas.
@Isabella Yocom lol adventures in odessey rules
Nah they feel bad u actually
Why?! WHY?!
??
Amen 🙏🏾
amen