Important Examples of God Calling His People to Remember in the Bible
1 Cor 5:7: "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed."
Heb 4:9-10: "There remains a Sabbath rest for God's people... whoever enters God's rest also rests from their works."
Luke 22:19-20: "He took bread... saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.'"
Joshua 4:1-7: "Take twelve stones... These stones are to be a memorial."
Remembrance Item |
Significance |
Description |
Examples |
Application |
Related Scripture Content |
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Passover |
Commemorating God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt |
God commanded Israel to observe Passover annually, eat unleavened bread, mark doorposts with lamb's blood, remembering how God passed over marked houses |
First Passover observed before exodus; became annual tradition |
Today's believers remember Jesus as the Passover Lamb, His blood redeeming us from sin |
Exodus 12:1-28: "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in Egypt... This blood will be a sign... When I see the blood, I will pass over you... Commemorate this day as a lasting ordinance." |
Sabbath |
Remembering God's work of creation and rest |
God created for six days, rested on seventh, sanctified it; commanded Israel to observe Sabbath rest |
Israelites gathered manna six days, rested on seventh |
Reminds believers to schedule rest amid busy lives, draw near to God, be renewed |
Exodus 20:8-11: "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy... For in six days the LORD made the heavens and earth... and rested." |
Lord's Supper |
Remembering Christ's redemption |
Jesus established communion, bread and cup symbolizing His body and blood |
Early church regularly broke bread; Paul instructed Corinth on proper observance |
Believers remember Christ's sacrificial love through communion, examine selves, build intimacy with Lord |
1 Cor 11:23-26: "The Lord Jesus... took bread... 'do this in remembrance of me.'" |
Memorial Stones |
Remembering God's acts and faithfulness |
Erecting stones or altars at significant sites as testimonies to God's miracles |
Joshua's 12 stones at Gilgal; Samuel's Ebenezer stone |
Believers can record God's works in their lives, count blessings, testify |
1 Sam 7:12: "Samuel took a stone... named it Ebenezer, saying 'Thus far has the LORD helped us.'" |
Festivals |
Remembering God's grace and provision |
God established festivals like Tabernacles, Pentecost to remember His protection and provision |
Israel observed Tabernacles remembering wilderness journey; Pentecost celebrating harvest |
Believers regularly reflect on God's grace, give thanks for provision |
Leviticus 23: Details various festivals including Sabbath, Passover, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles. Deuteronomy 16: Instructions for three major festivals. |
Law and Statutes |
Remembering God's commands and covenant |
God commanded Israel to teach law to children, bind on hands, wear on foreheads |
Israel read law every seven years at Tabernacles; Deuteronomy restates law |
Believers study God's Word diligently, remember and obey, be transformed |
Deut 6:6-9: "These commandments... Write them on your doorframes... bind them on your hands." Neh 8:1-8: Ezra reads law, Levites explain meaning. |
Miracles and Wonders |
Remembering God's mighty acts |
God commanded people to remember His miracles, pass down through generations |
Crossing Red Sea; Joshua's long day |
Believers count God's works in personal life, family, church, proclaim His deeds |
Psalm 105: Reviews God's miracles in exodus. Joshua 10:12-14: "Sun, stand still... The sun stopped... The LORD listened to a human being." |
Key Conclusions:
These remembrances demonstrate:
- 1. God's faithfulness and power
- 2. The fulfillment of His redemptive plan
- 3. The importance of faith heritage
- 4. A lifestyle of gratitude and remembrance