Title: Remember the Lord / 2 Timothy 2:8
Content * Remember the Lord (2 Timothy 2:8) **
<Introduction>
Ex) Candidate's Prayer - Pray that you will remember everything you have learned.
If you can remember what you have learned, you will pass all of your college exams.
But on the other hand, there are times when I keep thinking of things I wish I hadn't thought of.
Painful memories of the past, resentment, wounds, etc. (壹婦含怨 May 飛霜)
Here we can see that there are things to remember and things not to remember.
But how can we artificially prevent memory from being remembered and lost?
It will be more important to just not forget what should not be forgotten.
One of them is the text of the text.
That's what it means to 'remember the Lord'.
There are many places in the Bible where it is said to remember the Lord.
“I will remember you in my bed, and when I meditate on you at night, I will do it, for you have been my help.” (Psalm 63:6-7)
“Remember the LORD your God, for he has given you power to obtain wealth.
This is to fulfill the covenant that you swore to your ancestors as it is today."
(Deuteronomy 8:18)
“Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD your God belonged to you.
do it. Because of him, I command you today” (Deuteronomy 15:15).
“After I look back, get up and tell the nobles, the chieftains, and the rest of the people,
do not be afraid of them, but remember the most great and awesome Lord, your brethren
and fight for your children and your wives and your household” (Nehemiah 4:14).
“I have remembered your name by night, O LORD, and I have kept your law” (Psalm 119:55).
“Before the days of youth, before the days of affliction, you will have a year in which you will say that I have no pleasure in you.
Remember your Creator before it is near” (Ecclesiastes 12:1).
“Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel” (2 Timothy 2:8) - Text
< Body >
1. The word memory in the Bible
In the Old Testament, in Psalm 119:49, the verb jakhar is used in the phrase, "Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope." It means 'to mention'. In addition, several verbs are used in the Old Testament.
Here, we must especially remember that all these terms are used not only as simple memories or thoughts, but also as the cause of realizing problems and errors in reality and making new decisions through memories and thoughts.
Ex) The Israelites, who did not listen to the warnings (destruction of the nation) from the prophets in Ezekiel 6:7-10, Mic 6:5, etc. and did not repent, remembered the prophets' prophecies and realized anew only in the midst of destruction.
Even in the New Testament, memory appears not as a simple mental action, but as an attitude of life applied to reality.
Ex) Disciples after Resurrection - They vividly remember the words of Jesus and appear as the coordinates of life and attitude of life.
2. In this way, memory has an important meaning for believers.
1) to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past,
2) can modify behavior in reality,
3) to set new life goals,
4) To be immersed in God's grace again.
5) It gives courage and hope of faith.
Here, the text emphasizes “remember Jesus Christ” among all these memories.
Because remembering Jesus Christ is a great benefit to us believers.
3. What should be remembered of Jesus Christ and what are the benefits?
1) Remember the sufferings of Jesus Christ - we can overcome suffering and adversity.
2) Remember the grace you received from Jesus Christ - You can live with gratitude.
3) Remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ - you can overcome death.
4) Remember the person of Jesus Christ - you can have a great personality.
5) Remember the love of Jesus Christ - prepare your heart to love anyone
can do.
6) Remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ - you can be a person for others.
7) Remember the loyalty of Jesus Christ - any mission can be accomplished.
8) Remember Jesus Christ, who sent the Counselor, the Holy Spirit - the best help for us
know that there is a strong
have.
9) Remember Jesus Christ who loved Peter - we too can be forgiven and strengthened
can be obtained
10) Remember Jesus Christ, who had compassion on Judas Iscariot.
- You may not become the second Judas Iscariot.
< Conclusion >
Today's modern world is getting more complex day by day, and it is becoming a world where all memories are left to the computer.
But we Christians must be those who remember Jesus Christ.
Because that is the only way we can keep our faith and always grow anew.
When - In busy times, in difficult times, and in peace (in order not to get distracted)...
Anywhere - at home, at work, at the crime scene, anywhere...
For anything - hard work, good work, bad work, in any case...
Remember Jesus Christ...
then
You can't stray from God's way.
You will overcome sin, temptation, and temptation.
You can also gain experience of faith.
You will also gain strength and courage.
New beliefs also grow.
The hope lasts unbroken.
Anytime, anywhere, whatever you do, remember Jesus Christ.