Remembering God's Actions: Our Foundation for the Future
Summary
In this sermon, I emphasized the importance of remembering God's deeds as a foundation for our lives. I highlighted that God's actions in our past serve as a point of reference for facing our future. I also stressed that God is the foundation of our lives, and His deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt serves as a reminder of His power and faithfulness. I further discussed the importance of having something to remember about God's work in our lives, something that serves as a catalyst against trials and traumas. I also spoke about the significance of being chosen by God, and how this choice equips us with strength to face the challenges of our times. I concluded by emphasizing the importance of blessings that impact not just us, but our children and grandchildren as well.
Key Takeaways:
- Remembering God's deeds serves as a foundation for our lives [ 12:19]
- God's deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt is a reminder of His power and faithfulness [ 13:43]
- Having something to remember about God's work in our lives serves as a catalyst against trials and traumas [ 14:23]
- Being chosen by God equips us with strength to face the challenges of our times [ 24:22]
- Blessings from God impact not just us, but our children and grandchildren as well [ 17:55]
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Exodus 12:13 [14:56]
2. Matthew 26:26-29 [12:19]
3. Mark 5:25-34 [03:54]
Observation Questions:
1. In Exodus 12:13, what was the significance of the blood of the lamb on the doorpost for the Israelites?
2. In Matthew 26:26-29, why did Jesus ask his disciples to remember him through the act of communion?
3. In Mark 5:25-34, what was the woman's motivation to touch Jesus' garment?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the act of remembering God's deliverance in Exodus 12:13 relate to our faith in times of crisis?
2. How does the act of communion in Matthew 26:26-29 serve as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice for us?
3. In Mark 5:25-34, how does the woman's faith in Jesus' healing power demonstrate the power of personal belief and determination?
Application Questions:
1. Can you recall a time when you felt God's deliverance in your life similar to the Israelites in Exodus 12:13? How does this memory strengthen your faith in times of crisis?
2. How does participating in communion help you remember Jesus' sacrifice for you? How can you make this act more meaningful in your life?
3. Like the woman in Mark 5:25-34, have you ever experienced a situation where your faith and determination led to a breakthrough? How can you apply this same faith and determination to a current situation in your life?
4. What is one way you can increase your level of excellence in your spiritual life, similar to the call for excellence in the last content source?
5. Can you identify any negative self-talk that might be hindering your spiritual growth, similar to the woman with the issue of blood? How can you replace this with positive, faith-filled declarations?
Devotional
Day 1: The Power of Self-Talk
Our internal dialogue has the power to shape our reality. The words we speak to ourselves can either heal us or harm us. The woman with the issue of blood in the Bible spoke healing into her own life, and we too can snatch miracles through the power of our words. We must combat negative self-talk with positive affirmations of God's promises over our lives ([03:54]).
Proverbs 18:21 - "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."
Reflection: What are some negative words or phrases you often say to yourself? How can you replace them with positive affirmations based on God's promises?
Day 2: The Catalyst of Knowing
Knowing God intimately becomes our catalyst against trials and traumas. This knowledge is not dependent on external validation but is a personal revelation that empowers us to stand against unseen foes ([14:56]).
Jeremiah 9:24 - "But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth."
Reflection: What personal revelation of God do you hold onto in times of trials and traumas?
Day 3: Resting in God's Goodness
Resting in God's goodness is often more difficult than receiving it. We must silence the voices of fear and doubt that prevent us from fully enjoying and believing in God's blessings over our lives ([01:03]).
Psalm 116:7 - "Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you."
Reflection: What fears or doubts are preventing you from resting in God's goodness? How can you confront these fears with faith?
Day 4: The Blessing that Affects Generations
God's blessings are not just for us but also for our children and our children's children. We should desire a blessing that impacts generations, a legacy that continues even after we are gone ([17:55]).
Psalm 112:2 - "His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed."
Reflection: What legacy do you want to leave for your children and grandchildren? How can you start building that legacy today?
Day 5: Chosen for the Challenge
We are a chosen generation, picked by God to face the unique challenges of our time. These trials are not accidents but divine appointments, designed to shape us and reveal God's glory through us ([19:16]).
1 Peter 2:9 - "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."
Reflection: What challenges are you currently facing? How can you view these not as accidents but as divine appointments?
Quotes
1. "Something that you know that you know that you know becomes the catalyst against the trials, against the traumas, against the sleepless nights, against the virus, against the crisis, against the times that we're living in." - 14:55
2. "When life gets hard, when things get tough, when friends get few, there ought to be something in your life that you remember God brought you through or brought you from or brought you out of that feeds you. That is the foundation that makes you rise above the question and turns grape juice into absolute wine." - 17:33
3. "Jesus said my peace give I unto thee, not the peace of the world but the peace which passeth all understanding. This is the peace that you stand under. You stand under a peace that defies logic, crazy peace, ridiculous peace, the kind of peace that other people will call you a fool for." - 20:24
4. "God has not taken by surprise that he chose us to go through this and he wouldn't have chosen us to go through this if we didn't have what it takes to go through this. You have not chosen me but I have chosen you and I have chosen what to try you with and I have chosen what to crush you with and if I thought you couldn't take it I wouldn't expose you to it." - 20:24
5. "You shall have whatever you say. It doesn't just work positively, it also works negatively. You shall have whatever you say. She touched him and she was made whole and he says who touched me which means he's oblivious to what's going on. This is all happening in her head." - 06:25
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