Important Examples of God Calling His People to Remember in the Bible

 

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
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