S2 Ep2131: What Will We Be Remembered For Remembrance Sunday 2023 Malcolm Cox

Introduction1605Remember, remember, the 5th of November,Gunpowder, treason and plot.I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intentTo blow up the King and the ParliamentThree score barrels of powder belowPoor old England to overthrowBy God's providence he was catch'dWith a dark lantern and burning matchHoller boys, holler boys, let the bells ringHoller boys, holler boys, God save the King!Remembering the right things is importantQUESTION: What is vital to remember? What, if you forgot it, would cause severe stress in your life? What does/did God remember, and what are we to be remembered for?God remembers his people (do they remember him?)“He has raised up a mighty saviour for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” (Luke 1:69-75 NRSV)God remembers his people, but why?1. Why God Should ForgetQUESTION: Reasons God should forget usA. We offend himB. We forget himC. But…..““Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (Isaiah 49:15 NIV11)God cannot forget2. Why God Chooses to RememberQUESTION: Reasons God chooses to remember usA. He promised to remember us (covenant)B. He loves the people Jesus died forC. He has a vision for usHe ‘needs’ us?Luke 12:6-7Nothing can separate us — Romans 8.37-39Let that motivate you to act for him and do things that will be remembered….3. What Will We Be Remembered For? Mark 14:3-9Question: Why was she singled out to be ‘remembered’?A. Acted generously She loved JesusCost did not worry herKnew he was going to the cross - last chanceB. Acted courageouslyDespite skepticsIncluding Jesus’ own followers (Mk 14.10-11)C. Acted beautifullyAnointed Jesus — he was the centre of her attentionDevoted to JesusNot about recognition, reward, approvalThe way she is remembered points back to JesusApplicationSmall things; Cost something; For Jesus; reaSupported by the SpiritConclusion, Matthew 28:18-20Remember — ‘I am with you always’‘Do this in remembrance of me’, Luke 22.19Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) God bless, Malcolm