Introduction:

 

  1. The art of recollection

 

  1. Remembering is required in covenants.

 

  1. Covenant with Israel (Ex. 13:3; 20:8; Dt. 5:15; Num. 15:38-41)

 

  1. Covenant of Christ (1 Cor. 11:23-26; 2 Pet. 1:12-14)

 

  1. Three things we need to remember:

 

  1. We Must Remember Today.

 

  1. We must remember God today (Eccl. 12:1; Heb. 3:12-13; 2 Cor. 6:2; Jer. 2:32;                              20:9).

 

  1. We must remember others today (Gal. 2:10; 6:10).

 

  1. We must remember the church today (Eph. 1:22; Heb. 13:7, 17; Ph. 2:3-5).

 

  1. We Must Remember Yesterday.

 

  1. Remembering the past can help us avoid the same mistakes (2 Pet. 1:8-9; 3:18;

1 Pet. 2:2; Jn. 15:2; Rev. 3:14-18).

 

  1. Remembering yesterday can sometimes show us the way back to God (Rev. 2:4-                           5; 2 Cor. 7:10).

 

  1. Remembering yesterday may inspire confidence today (Heb. 10:32-35; 1 Pet. 4:1-                         5; 2 Pet. 2:20-22).

 

III.      We Must Remember Tomorrow.

 

  1. Tomorrow’s consequences are the result of today’s actions (Gal. 6:7-8; Rm. 3:23).

 

  1. Think about tomorrow to prepare for eternity (Amos 4:12; Mt. 7:23).

 

  1. Remember coming judgment (Rm. 14:10, 12; Heb. 9:27; Lk. 23:42; Mal. 3:16;                              Rev. 3:5; 20:12-15).

 

Conclusion:

 

  1. Have your remembered God so that He will remember you?

 

  1. Are you ready for that day?