REMEMBER
Objectives: The two main objectives of this study are to encourage disciples to remember how God has
worked in their life and teach disciples how to take communion.
The longer we are disciples; spiritual Alzheimer’s can set in – we can begin to forget how God rescued us, how He
has worked in our lives and how sinful and lost we are without Him. Remembering these things are a powerful
weapon against Satan’s schemes and attacks. If Satan can get us to forget, it is only a matter of time before we
will be tempted to return to the world.
The Scriptures:
Remember God.
Exodus 16:1-3
Israel, even after being rescued from Egypt and experiencing the miracle at the Red Sea, was very quick to forget
what God had done for them. When times became difficult the Israelites began to lack faith and trust in God.
When Israel would cross the Jordan, to enter into the promise land, God commanded them to carry large stones
from the middle of the Jordan River (which had been parted like the Red Sea) to be a “memorial for the peo-
ple.” (Joshua 4:1-7)
We too can set up “stones of remembrance” to help us remember God’s power, love, and faithfulness in our lives.
(Keep a journal of answered prayers, take or make objects that will remind you of God’s goodness and faithfulness and how he
has worked in your life.) Remembering God’s past faithfulness is essential to trusting Him in the future!
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Another danger, as we grow older as disciples, is forgetting God and His role in our lives. We can begin to believe
that our lives and our blessings are the result of our own talents and abilities. God says that we will be tempted to
forget Him not only in challenging times, but also in times of prosperity.
Remember the Cross.
Acts 20:7
It appears from the evidence of the New Testament and that of early church history that the disciples broke bread
together at least once a week.
1 Corinthians 11: 23-30
Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. His instructions were clear, “do this in remembrance of me.” Christ’s sacrifice
and covenant are holy and precious. The Bible teaches us that taking communion calls for self-reflection and unity
among the believers. Before taking communion, reflect on the following:
• Is there lingering sin I ought to confess?
• Is there a relationship in the church that needs to be mended?
Luke 22:14-20
The Passover was a CELEBRATION of how God rescued his people. Communion serves the same purpose for us to-
day. It is an opportunity to reflect on God’s love and mercy and how he has rescued us.
• The bread – representative of Christ’s body, broken for his people
• The wine/juice – representative of Christ’s blood, poured out for his people
• By taking communion we (1) acknowledge/remember Christ’s sacrifice for us and (2) reconfirm the cove-
nant relationship that he established with us. (3) we celebrate / give thanks for being rescued by God.
Remember Heaven!
Philippians 3:12-21
Q: How much did Paul think about the struggles and challenges of his past?
Q: How often do you think about heaven? Do you see being in heaven with God as your ultimate goal?
Q: How can you tell if someone’s citizenship is heaven?
Objectives: The two main objectives of this study are to encourage disciples to remember how God has
worked in their life and teach disciples how to take communion.
The longer we are disciples; spiritual Alzheimer’s can set in – we can begin to forget how God rescued us, how He
has worked in our lives and how sinful and lost we are without Him. Remembering these things are a powerful
weapon against Satan’s schemes and attacks. If Satan can get us to forget, it is only a matter of time before we
will be tempted to return to the world.
The Scriptures:
Remember God.
Exodus 16:1-3
Israel, even after being rescued from Egypt and experiencing the miracle at the Red Sea, was very quick to forget
what God had done for them. When times became difficult the Israelites began to lack faith and trust in God.
When Israel would cross the Jordan, to enter into the promise land, God commanded them to carry large stones
from the middle of the Jordan River (which had been parted like the Red Sea) to be a “memorial for the peo-
ple.” (Joshua 4:1-7)
We too can set up “stones of remembrance” to help us remember God’s power, love, and faithfulness in our lives.
(Keep a journal of answered prayers, take or make objects that will remind you of God’s goodness and faithfulness and how he
has worked in your life.) Remembering God’s past faithfulness is essential to trusting Him in the future!
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Another danger, as we grow older as disciples, is forgetting God and His role in our lives. We can begin to believe
that our lives and our blessings are the result of our own talents and abilities. God says that we will be tempted to
forget Him not only in challenging times, but also in times of prosperity.
Remember the Cross.
Acts 20:7
It appears from the evidence of the New Testament and that of early church history that the disciples broke bread
together at least once a week.
1 Corinthians 11: 23-30
Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. His instructions were clear, “do this in remembrance of me.” Christ’s sacrifice
and covenant are holy and precious. The Bible teaches us that taking communion calls for self-reflection and unity
among the believers. Before taking communion, reflect on the following:
• Is there lingering sin I ought to confess?
• Is there a relationship in the church that needs to be mended?
Luke 22:14-20
The Passover was a CELEBRATION of how God rescued his people. Communion serves the same purpose for us to-
day. It is an opportunity to reflect on God’s love and mercy and how he has rescued us.
• The bread – representative of Christ’s body, broken for his people
• The wine/juice – representative of Christ’s blood, poured out for his people
• By taking communion we (1) acknowledge/remember Christ’s sacrifice for us and (2) reconfirm the cove-
nant relationship that he established with us. (3) we celebrate / give thanks for being rescued by God.
Remember Heaven!
Philippians 3:12-21
Q: How much did Paul think about the struggles and challenges of his past?
Q: How often do you think about heaven? Do you see being in heaven with God as your ultimate goal?
Q: How can you tell if someone’s citizenship is heaven?
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