We drink deeply. We must remember that wefatally flawed mortal creatures were given the ability to serve God and become one with Him, through the power of Christs redemption. We dry up. Remember to be aware of the temptation around you lest you forget that our God is a jealous God and will compete with nothing in your lifeHe is firstall else is second. Never forget.Illus - When I think back on all that God has done for me personally, Im very thankful. We must pay careful attention so that we do not drift. Do I take this chair here?" In the Grecian Games, those who ran in these races were surrounded by people watching from the grandstands, cheering them on. We are often counseled to forget our past so we can move forward and that is very truehowever, we must remember what we were delivered fromlest we forget the power of our deliverance. We need that kind of memory; we need an anchor, because we tend to drift. We all know how important memory is. In Dr. Sacks' words: "He suddenly turned ashen and gripped the sides of the chair. When we take the Lords Supper and we remember what Jesus did for us, what he did for me. Robin's followers might well be called "merry men", but the good Friar knew well that many of them were thieves and robbers and bandits. Then the bird tips up. I will remember the works of the LORD; surely I will remember thy wonders of old. He let them be hungry. Required fields are marked *. All of our lives have been shaped by the things that we have done over the past four years here at Cruciform. He thought he was 19 years old, not his actual age of 49 years. Can't Remember to Forget You Lyrics: I left a note on my bedpost / Saying not to repeat yesterdays mistakes / What I tend to do when it comes to you / I see only the good, selective memory 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you Please take your Bibles and join me in Deuteronomy chapter 8. Abraham believed God. In fact, the Bible teaches us that we should not only remember, but that we should help others to remember. Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20. He was, for a time, transformed. And part of the way we do that is by understanding that we are all part of a story that has been going on for centuries. Notice that, in the Old Testament, God didnt give the Jewish leaders the responsibility of teaching the children about God. You just listen, and let our confession of faith be yours. He may feel happy or sad in the moment that an event is occurring but a few minutes later, he forgets that event and any emotion he was feeling with it. When someone has your back, you don't worry about being hit from behind. DONT FORGET TO REMEMBER Crossroads Baptist Church "Remember the Lord" Sermon: Deuteronomy 8:7-18 Dont forget God after He has blessed you. As a result, your heart will be lifted up and your proud heart will lead you to destruction. I employ this line for purposes of emphasis. He knew all about Robin Hood and his band of merry men who lived in Sherwood Forest, and he wasn't sure he approved. We should honor Him by consecrating the honorable and righteous use of that wisdom and understanding. Rather, let us focus on the message that Jesus saves sinners. It keeps you humble, it makes you thankful, it makes you appreciate Gods heart and Gods grace and God kindness. "Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day" (Deut. They did forget the Lord. 4:9-10). And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren. (Deuteronomy 4:9, NLT), Andthese words that I command you today shall be on your heart. As Paul said in Romans 15:4, For whatever was written in former days was written for ourinstruction. Let this bottom line summarize Paul's message in 1 Timothy 1:1-17: Bottom Line: We must focus on the message that Jesus savessinners. Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Theme: In these words, we learn the things we must do so that we don't lose sight of God's provision for us after He has richly blessed us. God bless you and your family!\rWe would love to hear your comments and please like and share this video. And he has seen the tens of thousands of martyrs since Stephen; the believers behind the Iron Curtain in the 1950s, '60s, '70s; the believers in the Middle East today; the believers of this church. b. Remember what you ask for according to the Word and will of God you will receive. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Information about your use of our site is shared with us for that purpose.Okay. If you forget that it was God who gave you all those blessings, then you will also forget the love you had at the first and you will forget the principles and the Spirit that guided you. Sermon - Deuteronomy 8:1-10 (NIV 1984) November 28, 2013 Page 3 of 5 Pastor Paul Fritz - St. John's Ev. Todd A. Linn, PhD. Listen to the Word, listen to songs, listen to sermons, listen to each other, listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit reminding us of all things Jesus taught. [1] My mother asked how it went and so I said that I tried a quiz and they couldn't remember anything from what I had spoken about in the last two sermons! And its worth noting that at the very center of the spiritual lives of Gods people in both the Old and New Testaments, we find a table: the table of Passover in the Old Testament and the table of Communion in the New Testament. For example, with the Jews, the story of the Exodus from Egypt was not just shared as piece of history to be learned. 34 And the children of Israel . NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. Just like the Israelites, we must remember the Lord Jesus and His mercy when He heard our cry and forgave our sinslest we forget the beauty of our Salvation: remembering that we were saved from sins bondage that made us hostages to our past. And, in the next few months, we will be adding additional features that will allow you to access past donation and purchase history 24/7 through your login. Think of the very best times that you shared with your family, and Im going to guess that there was a table involved that had food on it. We have been given a new mind, a new speech, and a new attitudea new life! On the other hand, you may go out of your way to purchase a specific food item because youve had it before and you want it again. ", 2023 Hagee Ministries. Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. The staff at the home spoke of him as a "lost soul.". If you ate something as a child and didnt like it, chances are you dont eat it today, because of the memory. Am I crazy?'". Jimmie was still at the window gazing at the kids in the park. This disorder affects the memory. Remember, that we are nothing without God and we can be everything with Himlest we forget all that He has done for us for God is good and His mercy endures forever! We're in this together. Who you are is the sum total of everything that you have experienced. Deuteronomy 8:18 says, to remember God in our present prosperitylest we forget that it was His power that allowed us to obtain it. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. David said, I will bless the Lord at all times and his praises shall continually be in my mouth. This means we can elect to obey Gods Word or choose to transgress against it. In fact, as ancient Israel and the early church understood, memory is formed and sustained in a faithful community. 2.It seems that the more blessings God provides us, the less of a connection we believe we need or want with Himand eventually the less we honor Him, the less time we spend with Him, and the more we separate ourselves from Him. 3. 10When you have eaten and are satisfied,(X) praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. Meals are an important part of our story, because eating is closely related to memory. He thought someone was playing some sort of practical joke on him. Don't forget to remember. In verse 1 , and later in the chapter, Moses again implores the tribes to comply with all the commandments if they are to survive and thrive when they enter the Promised Land. We never will! Time and time again, the New Testament writers use people from the Old Testament as examples for us. In his second sermon, Moses reminds the Israelites of the need to hear Gods voice and obey His mandates. In his book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for A Hat, neurologist Oliver Sacks tells the story of a 49-year-old patient of his who came into his office in 1975 his name was Jimmy. My brothers in sisters, we are in that same danger as the Israelites! Don't forget to remember! They would be blessed with many earthly blessings that they didn't have before. We may have put in a lot of work and effort to get these things, but that does not mean that the Lord was not working and giving us the ability to get them! (L), 6Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him(M) and revering him. 32 And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. God doesnt just pour an overflowing abundance into your life. Someone has said, If we have no memory, we are adrift because memory anchors us to the past, interprets the present, and charts a course for the future.. A SECOND WAY WE CAN FORGET THE LORD OUR GOD IS BY THINKING THAT WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES. Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV - "Do not remember the | Biblia Forget about the former things. In point of contemplation to remember Him, that is, to think of Him, and to have Him often in our minds. Moses constantly exhorts the Israelites to remember what the Lord did for them in the wilderness and what He required of them as they entered the Promised Land. N. T. Wright has said, When Jesus himself wanted to explain to his disciples what his forthcoming death was all about, he didnt give them a theory, he gave them a meal., Jesus often used the meal as a symbol of spiritual harmony and union with God. 3He humbled(E) you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna,(F) which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach(G) you that man does not live on bread(H) alone but on every word that comes from the mouth(I) of the Lord. Wow, thats some dog. But to stress the importance of remembering something, the Bible this morning tells us not to forget to remember. After countless meals together, often shared with family and friends, that table had become an icon of Gods grace and goodness.The people we loved most sat with us there. In Exodus 13, for example, Moses said to the people of Israel, Rememberthis day in which you came out from Egypt, out of the house of slavery, for by a strong hand theLordbrought you out from this place. (Exodus 13:3), In Numbers 15, God told the Israelites to put tassels on their garments, and then he said, It shall be a tassel for you to look at andrememberall the commandments of theLord.(Numbers 15:39), In Deuteronomy 8, as the Israelites were about to cross over into the land of Canaan, Moses said, Take care lest you forget theLordyour Godlest, when you have eaten and are full and have built good houses and live in them,and when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all that you have is multiplied, then your heart be lifted up, and youforget theLordyour God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.Bewarelest you say in your heart, My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth. You shall remember theLordyour God, forit is he who gives you power to get wealth. (Deuteronomy 8:11-18), Rememberthe days of old; consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you, your elders, and they will tell you. (Deuteronomy 32:7), And when we get to the New Testament, the admonitions continue. Dont Forget to Remember. We become uncomfortable when what we read raises questions or throws us for a loop. God bless you and y. Let us not be distracted by secondary, sinful, or slanderous issues. Without memory, we wouldnt be able to repent, because how can we be sorry if we dont remember our past sins. ILL-A husband was in big trouble for forgetting his wifes birthday. This d'var torah is offered for a refuah shleimah for Chanah Bella bat Kreina and Devorah bat Feigel.-----Lunch and Learn meets Tuesdays at 12:30 PM on Zoom and Facebook Live. Commenting on this slow drift, Darwin said: "I gradually came to disbelieve in Christianity as a divine revelation. Don't forget to remember. This simple 5-step process will securely attach all existing account information to your new login provided there is a name and email match. 4:23). He won 56 of his 61 professional fights and knocked out 37 opponents. When we modern, technologically-oriented westerners read, we expect to receive objective information that will benefit us and answer questions. For the early Christians, a meal was not only a time to share food, but prayers, Scripture reading, and singing of hymns. Stories were told. Meals were shared. Yet, strangely enough, those less advanced cultures are usually better at preserving and sharing their cultural memory than more advanced cultures are. Although the great scientist never became an outright atheist, his belief in God slowly evolved into a kind of deism. With Thanksgiving this week we are looking at a passage of Scripture that directs our hearts and minds upward to the one who gives every good and perfect gift. Plus thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources You remember the story Abraham was a great old man, probably 125 or so! We must listen to this warning! Ill make sure you have a child, old as you are! The whole community needs to be devoted to passing this story of faith on to the next generation. (J) 4Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. Nice morning. 1. In fact, Jimmy thought he was still 19 years old. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. He was stationed on a sub and he could still remember Morse code. We must not forget God's forgiveness. They may not have said I can save myself, but other things they say show it sometimes. We may say things like, I hope I am doing good enough, or obeying the Lord good enough to be saved and to go to heaven. This kind of comment says that you are focusing more on your works than you should. God remembers his covenant. I do. We must remember that there is absolute unity between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and this supernatural harmony creates a pure oneness with Gods Word. But, going back even further, the way that each of us was raised in the church (or not raised in the church) has helped to shape us into who we are today. And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. Moses, one of the most prominent heroes of our faith, speaks to the people of Israel in three sermons within Deuteronomy. In our trials, we remember his grace and covenant. While sharing a meal together, all of our senses are involved listening to conversation and story, the aromas and flavors of food and drink, the sights of smiles and gestures, the holding of hands in blessing. Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anything which the LORD your God has forbidden you. Deuteronomy 4:23, Every commandment which I command you today you must be careful to observe, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land of which the LORD swore to your fathers. B. We must listen to this warning! We are not good enough, but the Lord is. And we continue the same meal to this day. You can think in your pride that the blessings you have you got for yourself. You may remember we Moses constantly warned the Jews not to forget God or the work He had done for them Deut.4:9,23; 6:11,12; 8:11,14,19. a. Deuteronomy 4:9 (NKJV) ---- 9 Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, Preaching Deuteronomy FINAL_Preaching Deuteronomy 29/08/2013 12:37 Page 7. But it means that if God is for us, who can be against us? Muhammed Ali was the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. (N) 7For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land(O)a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills;(P) 8a land with wheat and barley,(Q) vines(R) and fig trees,(S) pomegranates, olive oil and honey;(T) 9a land where bread(U) will not be scarce and you will lack nothing;(V) a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills.(W). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Shaped BY the cross into the shape OF the cross, Copyright 2023 Cruciform Church of Christ. He hangs between heaven and earth by a thread, as if it is difficult to make up his mind whether to hold on to his taco, or drop it in order to cling to the rope offered by those who would save him. Jimmy couldnt remember anything from 1945 to the present (which was 1975) 30 years was a complete blank. Contact. We must remember lest we forget, that it is the Lords power that provides prosperity, which is our material, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. So, if I couldnt remember any of those past experiences with Sueanne, I wouldnt be able to have much hope for the future. I employ this line for purposes of emphasis. And I believe that one of the most important biblical practices for us to recover in the 21st century is table fellowship. Memory of Gods faithfulness in the past is a great source of encouragement whenever trial or disappointment comes our way. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Best Off-white Paint Colors, The Word of God is the protoplasm of lifewithin it resides the Shekinah glory of God. If you forget all that God is done, you are no longer reminded that it was God who did it. What could have been just a stale textbook account became a personal story, embedded in the hearts of each and every member of that community. Completely stopped. God saw a married couple, far from their home country, resident aliens. It is an emphatic utterance. \"Only give heed to yourself and keep your soul diligently, so that you do Moses constantly warned the Jews not to forget God or the work He had done for them Deut.4:9,23; 6:11,12; 8:11,14,19. a. Deuteronomy 4:9 (NKJV) 9 Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest Last Sunday, we finished our study through the Old Testament, and after the first of the year, I plan for us to begin on the books of the New Testament. And when they recited the story of the Exodus, they always did so in the first person, as their own personal story: When your son asks you in time to come, What is the meaning of the testimonies and the statutes and the rules that theLordour God has commanded you?then you shall say to your son,We were Pharaohs slaves in Egypt. 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