Memorial Day and Always (#1042)
God bless you all. Here we are on the Sunday before Memorial Day. It’s eight days from now, and Memorial Day of course started as Decoration Day after the Civil War to commemorate those that died in combat in the service of our country and they would decorate their grave sites, but then over time it just became called Memorial Day. So,, we’re very, very thankful for the brave men and women that have fought to give us the freedom and safety we have in our country, as well as all the other service personnel and first responders and as many others that make our lives safe, peaceful, and free. We’re delighted and are very thankful. And not only do we have Memorial Day in our country, but there is a lot in Bible about remembering what God did, and there is even some verses about God remembering His people. So, remembering is big deal in the Bible and we will read some of the verses about it. So I’m calling the topic today: Memorial Day and Always. Meaning yes, on Memorial Day we should remember those that gave their lived for our country, but everyday we should remember what God has done for us. So, let’s get into the Word starting in Genesis chapter eight…
As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20220522. All rights reserved.
Verse Listing and Notes
Genesis 8:1 God remembered Noah, and all with him in the ark
Genesis 9:12-17 Rainbow – to remember God’s covenant
Exodus 2:23-25 God remembered his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Exodus 13:3 Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt
Joshua 4 Setting up stones of memorial
Judges 8:33-35 The children of Israel remembered not the Lord their God
Psalms 63:5-6 I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches
Psalms 105:37-45 He remembered his holy promise
Psalms 111:4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered
Psalms 119:54-55 I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night
Jonah 2:7 I remembered the Lord
Matthew 16:5-12 Remember the five loaves of the five thousand
Ephesians 2:11-13 Remember – ye were without Christ, having no hope
I Thessalonians 1:1-3 In prayers, remembering without ceasing (vs. 3)
II Timothy 1:1-8 Without ceasing I remember in prayer (vs. 3)
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