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20. Dive Deeper: Hide God’s Word in Your Heart (Psalm 119:11)
- Collected Joys
- Dec 8
- 4 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
About our Dive Deeper Series
Welcome! This post accompanies our newest book, Memory Verses in Action —created to help kids not only memorize Scripture but also live it out in daily life.
Each post of our Dive Deeper series includes extra resources for every verse in the book—featuring activities, songs, teaching videos, and reflection questions to help kids understand and apply God’s Word.
To learn more about the book and explore all the available resources, click here.
Dive Deeper: Psalm 119:11
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” — Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Psalm 119:11 teaches kids why God’s Word matters in their everyday lives. When we memorize Scripture and remember God’s truth, it helps us make wise choices, avoid wrong actions, and stay close to Him. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts means keeping His truth with us wherever we go—at home, at school, and in all the little moments of the day.
Activity Idea: Verse Treasure Box
Help kids understand what it means to “hide” God’s Word in their heart by creating a special place to store Scripture.
What You Need:
A small box, envelope, or container
Paper or index cards
Markers or stickers
What to Do:
Decorate the box together and label it “God’s Word Treasure Box.”
Write Psalm 119:11 on the first card place it inside. (Optional: decorate the card)
Add additional verses your child has memorized. Continue to add new verses that your child learns.
Each day, choose one card and read it out loud.
Talk about how keeping verses “in your heart” is like keeping treasure safe—you carry God’s truth with you wherever you go.
Connection:
This activity helps kids picture God’s Word as something valuable and worth keeping close. Memorizing Scripture becomes a joyful way to fill their hearts with God’s truth.
Additional Discussion Topics and Questions
It can be helpful to break this verse down into three big truths:
God’s Word Is a Treasure: The Bible isn’t just a book—it’s full of God’s truth, promises, and guidance. It’s worth keeping close and remembering.
Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts Means Memorizing It: When we learn Bible verses, we carry God’s truth with us wherever we go—at school, at home, or in moments when we need help.
God’s Word Helps Us Make Good Choices: Remembering Scripture keeps our hearts strong. It helps us avoid sin, choose what’s right, and follow God’s ways.
Additional discussion questions:
What does it mean to hide God’s Word in your heart? (To remember it, treasure it, and keep it close wherever you go.)
Why is God’s Word like treasure? (It guides, teaches, comforts, and shows God’s truth and love.)
How can remembering verses help you make good choices? (They remind you of what is right and help you avoid wrong.)
How does God’s Word help you when you feel unsure or tempted? (It gives courage, wisdom, and reminders of God’s promises.)
What’s one way you can keep God’s Word in your heart every day? (Repeat a verse, write it down, read it in the morning, sing it, or pray it.)
Where are good times or places to practice remembering Scripture? (In the car, at bedtime, before school, during quiet time.)
What was your favorite verse from the book? (Let your child choose one that meant the most to them.)
How does that verse help you? (It may encourage, comfort, or guide them.)
Did Jesus memorize Scripture as well? (Yes! Jesus often quoted Scripture. He knew God’s Word and used it to speak truth and resist temptation.)
What verse do you want to hide in your heart next? (End by helping them pick a verse to focus on.)
🎶 Song / Video
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🌟 Closing Thought
Psalm 119:11 reminds us that God’s Word is a treasure worth keeping close. When your child memorizes Scripture, they carry God’s truth with them wherever they go. His Word encourages them, guides them, and helps them make choices that honor Him. This week, celebrate every verse they learn—it’s another piece of God’s truth hidden in their heart.
Thank you for going through our Dive Deeper series. We pray these simple activities, discussion questions, and videos have helped your child hide God’s Word in their heart and live it out each day.
Our Favorite Kids’ Bibles & Devotionals
Looking for more ways to help your child grow in God’s Word? Here are a few of our favorite Bibles, devotionals, and faith-building books for kids! These are wonderful tools to use alongside the Memory Verses in Action series and to encourage everyday conversations about faith at home.
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This is one of our top recommendations! All the verses in Memory Verses in Action come from the NIV translation (except for Philippians 4:13), so kids can easily find and follow each passage in this Bible. It’s filled with colorful illustrations, fun facts, and “Live It!” features that help kids apply God’s Word to daily life. This is a great Bible for elementary-aged readers!
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