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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• In our hearts we are able to store the
  information learned in this life.

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• In our hearts we are able to store the
  information learned in this life.
• The best thing we can remember is God's word. (2
  Pt 112-15)

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• (2 Peter 112-15 NKJV) For this reason I will
  not be negligent to remind you always of these
  things, though you know and are established in
  the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right,
  as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by
  reminding you, 14 knowing that shortly I must
  put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ
  showed me.

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that
  you always have a reminder of these things after
  my decease.

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• We must work to remember! (Ps 11911)

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• (Psalms 11911 NKJV) Your word I have hidden in
  my heart, That I might not sin against You!

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• How many time have we said with a red face "I
  forgot?

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• Many times it is funny. (Ex. Bleated birthday
  cards)

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• Many times it is funny. (Ex. Bleated birthday
  cards)
• Sometimes it is tragic. (Ex. Delta Flight forgot
  to set up flaps)

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• Many times it is funny. (Ex. Bleated birthday
  cards)
• Sometimes it is tragic. (Ex. Delta Flight forgot
  to set up flaps)
• Israel forgot God. (Psa 7833-35)

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• (Psalms 7833-35 NKJV) Therefore their days He
  consumed in futility, And their years in fear.
  34 When He slew them, then they sought Him And
  they returned and sought earnestly for God. 35
  Then they remembered that God was their rock, And
  the Most High God their Redeemer.

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• There is a great strength in remembering the
  words and examples of a beloved one.

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• How many have their parents voices and example
  within their hearts?

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• How many have their parents voices and example
  within their hearts?
• Here is where men and nations can be moved to
  great accomplishments. (Ex. Remember - "the
  Alamo", "Pearl Harbor.")

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Memory is a Powerful Tool

• How many have their parents voices and example
  within their hearts?
• Here is where men and nations can be moved to
  great accomplishments. (Ex. Remember - "the
  Alamo", "Pearl Harbor.")
• If Jesus is beloved to you, consider what the
  memory of His life can do!

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• A memory can renew our love. (1 Jn 419)

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• (1 John 419 NKJV) We love Him because He first
  loved us.

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Why do couples take time to remember
  anniversaries?

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Why do couples take time to remember
  anniversaries?
• God knows that His love can transform our lives.
  (2 Cor 514-15)

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• (2 Corinthians 514-15 NKJV) For the love of
  Christ compels us, because we judge thus that if
  One died for all, then all died 15 and He died
  for all, that those who live should live no
  longer for themselves, but for Him who died for
  them and rose again.

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• We must however choose to remember! This is a
  major element of our worship.

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• We must however choose to remember! This is a
  major element of our worship.
• A memory can teach by example. (1 Cor 111)

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• (1 Corinthians 111 NKJV) Imitate me, just as I
  also imitate Christ.

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Seeing the word applied gives wisdom to those
  seeking to serve God.

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Seeing the word applied gives wisdom to those
  seeking to serve God.
• How many things do you do and say because of what
  your parents did?

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Seeing the word applied gives wisdom to those
  seeking to serve God.
• How many things do you do and say because of what
  your parents did?
• A memory can mold character. (Phil 112-14)

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• (Philippians 112-14 NKJV) But I want you to
  know, brethren, that the things which happened to
  me have actually turned out for the furtherance
  of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident
  to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest,
  that my chains are in Christ 14 and most of
  the brethren in the Lord, having become confident
  by my chains, are much more bold to speak the
  word without fear.

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Some of my fondest memories of my parents are
  those of hardship!

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• Some of my fondest memories of my parents are
  those of hardship!
• Knowing that others have endured helps me to
  stand with courage. (Heb 121-2)

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• (Hebrews 121-2 NKJV) Therefore we also, since
  we are surrounded by so great a cloud of
  witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the
  sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run
  with endurance the race that is set before us,

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The Potential of a Beloved Memory

• 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher
  of our faith, who for the joy that was set before
  Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and
  has sat down at the right hand of the throne of
  God.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Jesus wants us to remember him.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Jesus wants us to remember him.
• He sent the Holy Spirit for this purpose. (John
  1426)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (John 1426 NKJV) But the Helper, the Holy
  Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He
  will teach you all things, and bring to your
  remembrance all things that I said to you.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Jesus specified how we are to remember him. (Lk
  2219)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Luke 2219 NKJV) And He took bread, gave
  thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying,
  This is My body which is given for you do this
  in remembrance of Me.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• These memories are powerful if we love and trust
  Him.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• These memories are powerful if we love and trust
  Him.
• We need to remember Jesus during temptation.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We can know we are not alone. (Heb 414-16)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Hebrews 414-16 NKJV) Seeing then that we have
  a great High Priest who has passed through the
  heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast
  our confession. 15 For we do not have a High
  Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses,
  but was in all points tempted as we are, yet
  without sin.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne
  of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace
  to help in time of need.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• If only we could see the cross every time we
  thought of quitting, striking back, compromising
  or becoming indifferent!

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• If only we could see the cross every time we
  thought of quitting, striking back, compromising
  or becoming indifferent!
• Remembering Jesus will shut down our "pity
  party." (Jn 1520-21 Heb 123)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (John 1520-21 NKJV) Remember the word that I
  said to you, A servant is not greater than his
  master. If they persecuted Me, they will also
  persecute you. If they kept My word, they will
  keep yours also. 21 But all these things they
  will do to you for My names sake, because they
  do not know Him who sent Me.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Hebrews 123 NKJV) For consider Him who
  endured such hostility from sinners against
  Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in
  your souls.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to remember Jesus to find repentance. (2
  Cor 710)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (2 Corinthians 710 NKJV) For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• What did Peter both see and remember? (Mk 1472
  Lk 2261-62)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Mark 1472 NKJV) A second time the rooster
  crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that
  Jesus had said to him, Before the rooster crows
  twice, you will deny Me three times. And when he
  thought about it, he wept.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Luke 2261-62 NKJV) And the Lord turned and
  looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of
  the Lord, how He had said to him, Before the
  rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.
  62 So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Do we know that we grieve God in our sins?
  Without this memory we cannot repent.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• "The past cannot be changed, but our response to
  it can be."

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• "The past cannot be changed, but our response to
  it can be."
• We need to remember Jesus in dealing with others.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• "The past cannot be changed, but our response to
  it can be."
• We need to remember Jesus in dealing with others.
• If we could only remember Jesus when we are hurt
  by others! (1 Pt 221-23)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (1 Peter 221-23 NKJV) For to this you were
  called, because Christ also suffered for us,
  leaving us an example, that you should follow His
  steps 22 Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit
  found in His mouth 23 who, when He was
  reviled, did not revile in return when He
  suffered, He did not threaten, but committed
  Himself to Him who judges righteously

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to have the compassion of Jesus when we
  see the lost. (Mt 936-38)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Matthew 936-38 NKJV) But when He saw the
  multitudes, He was moved with compassion for
  them, because they were weary and scattered, like
  sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to
  His disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful,
  but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray
  the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into
  His harvest.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• If I saw this concern in the heart of Jesus, it
  must also be mine.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• If I saw this concern in the heart of Jesus, it
  must also be mine.
• Far too many Christians have forgotten souls and
  become selfishly concerned for numbers.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• If I saw this concern in the heart of Jesus, it
  must also be mine.
• Far too many Christians have forgotten souls and
  become selfishly concerned for numbers.
• We need to have the compassion of Jesus towards
  other Christians. (Jn 1334-35 2115-17)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (John 1333-34 NKJV) Little children, I shall
  be with you a little while longer. You will seek
  Me and as I said to the Jews, Where I am going,
  you cannot come, so now I say to you. 34 A
  new commandment I give to you, that you love one
  another as I have loved you, that you also love
  one another.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We cannot be selfish

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Romans 151 NKJV) We then who are strong ought
  to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to
  please ourselves.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• I must view every Christian as our Lord does.
  (Rom 1415)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Romans 1415 NKJV) Yet if your brother is
  grieved because of your food, you are no longer
  walking in love. Do not destroy with your food
  the one for whom Christ died.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to remember Jesus in worship.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to remember Jesus in worship.
• We must observe the Lord's supper. (Acts 207)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Acts 207 NKJV) Now on the first day of the
  week, when the disciples came together to break
  bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke
  to them and continued his message until midnight.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• What if we eat and fail to remember Him? (1 Cor
  1129-30)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (1 Corinthians 1129-31 NKJV) For he who eats
  and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks
  judgment to himself, not discerning the Lords
  body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick
  among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would
  judge ourselves, we would not be judged.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Does the memory of Christ's death move you?

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt stands as a
  monument to the pride of the Pharaoh Khufu (also
  known as Cheops). The pyramid's base covers 13
  acres. This awe-inspiring memorial is estimated
  to contain 2.3 million blocks of stone, each
  weighing from 2 to 15 tons.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Some 100,000 men spent 20 years building the
  Great Pyramid, but the sands of time have worn
  away its surface and thieves have stolen its
  treasures. Unlike that memorial, the one
  initiated by our Lord on the night of His
  betrayal speaks not of pride, but of love and
  sacrifice. Its beauty can't be diminished by
  time, nor its treasures pilfered by thieves.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Each time believers share the bread and cup
  together, the power of Jesus' memorial is as
  fresh as the night it was first observed.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• Jesus showed His need for worship during His
  life. (Mt 2640-41)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Matthew 2640-41 NKJV) Then He came to the
  disciples and found them asleep, and said to
  Peter, What? Could you not watch with Me one
  hour? 41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into
  temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the
  flesh is weak.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• How much more do I need to pray?

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• How much more do I need to pray?
• Worship must always have a consciousness of God.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to remember Jesus in our forgiveness.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to remember Jesus in our forgiveness.
• If we know what Jesus has forgiven us of then we
  must forgive. (Lk 742-47)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Luke 742-47 NKJV) And when they had nothing
  with which to repay, he freely forgave them both.
  Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him
  more? 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose
  the one whom he forgave more. And He said to
  him, You have rightly judged.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• 44 Then He turned to the woman and said to
  Simon, Do you see this woman? I entered your
  house you gave Me no water for My feet, but she
  has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them
  with the hair of her head. 45 You gave Me no
  kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My
  feet since the time I came in.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• 46 You did not anoint My head with oil, but
  this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant
  oil. 47 Therefore I say to you, her sins,
  which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much.
  But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves
  little.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We destroy ourselves when we fail to be moved by
  what Jesus has forgiven us. (Mt
  612-15)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Matthew 612-15 NKJV) And forgive us our
  debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not
  lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the
  evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power
  and the glory forever. Amen. 14 For if you
  forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly
  Father will also forgive you.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• 15 But if you do not forgive men their
  trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your
  trespasses.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We need to remember Jesus in our obedience. (Jn
  1510-12)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (John 1510-12 NKJV) If you keep My
  commandments, you will abide in My love, just as
  I have kept My Fathers commandments and abide in
  His love. 11 These things I have spoken to
  you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your
  joy may be full. 12 This is My commandment,
  that you love one another as I have loved you.

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• What did the son of God do? (Heb 58-9)

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• (Hebrews 58-9 NKJV) though He was a Son, yet
  He learned obedience by the things which He
  suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He
  became the author of eternal salvation to all who
  obey Him,

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The Power of the Memory of Jesus Christ

• We cannot take the easy way out.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• We must want to.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• We must want to.
• Memory is neither easy nor automatic. Why should
  we remember?

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• We must want to.
• Memory is neither easy nor automatic. Why should
  we remember?
• There are many things in my life I could
  remember, but I choose not to.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• "There is no past we can bring back by longing
  for it. There is only an eternal now that builds
  and creates out of the past something new and
  better."

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• I must understand. (Mt 1319)

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• (Matthew 1319 NKJV) When anyone hears the
  word of the kingdom, and does not understand it,
  then the wicked one comes and snatches away what
  was sown in his heart. This is he who received
  seed by the wayside.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• If I do not understand what Jesus did for me, how
  can I remember?

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Please do not let the things of God go by because
  of a lack of understanding!

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Please do not let the things of God go by because
  of a lack of understanding!
• I must concentrate.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Please do not let the things of God go by because
  of a lack of understanding!
• I must concentrate.
• We need that diligence that makes the word a part
  of our hearts. (Acts 2031)

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• (Acts 2031 NKJV) Therefore watch, and
  remember that for three years I did not cease to
  warn everyone night and day with tears.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Memory is work! What a blessing when we succeed.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Memory is work! What a blessing when we succeed.
• I must have daily repetition.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Memory is work! What a blessing when we succeed.
• I must have daily repetition.
• This is called a "renewed mind." (Rom 121-2)

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• (Romans 121-2 NKJV) I beseech you therefore,
  brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present
  your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable
  to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And
  do not be conformed to this world, but be
  transformed by the renewing of your mind, that
  you may prove what is that good and acceptable
  and perfect will of God.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• On the morning after Jack Benny's death, his
  widow, Mary, received a single long-stemmed rose,
  sent without a card from the local florists. The
  following day, a second rose was delivered.
  Mystified, Mary called the florist. She was told
  that Jack had once said, on leaving the florist's
  shop, "If anything should happen to me, I want
  you to send Mary a single rose every day."

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• He had actually made provision in his will for
  the florist to supply "one perfect red rose daily
  for the rest of Mary's life.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• It is easy to have the things of the world push
  out these vital memories.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• It is easy to have the things of the world push
  out these vital memories.
• A good memory begins from childhood.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• It is easy to have the things of the world push
  out these vital memories.
• A good memory begins from childhood.
• Thank god for godly parents who daily teach their
  children. (2 Tim 315)

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• (2 Timothy 315 NKJV) and that from childhood
  you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are
  able to make you wise for salvation through faith
  which is in Christ Jesus.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• A Skeptic's PrayerLord, give me back my
  childhood faith.With all its wholesomeness, its
  naive trust, its grace,And let me kneel again at
  Mother's kneeThat I may read her lips and see
  Thee in her face.These many years I've traveled
  wearily alone,

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• A vagabond in search of truth,A wandering child
  astray from home.Please overlook these fruitless
  yearsDearly have I paid behold my many
  scars.Yes, I am through, no further journeying
  will I doI yield myself to Thee.O Lord, have
  mercy and return me to my mother's knee.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• What are your memories like?

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• What are your memories like?
• What are your memories of Christ?

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• What are your memories like?
• What are your memories of Christ?
• As Christians we have his presence as well as His
  memory. (Gal 220 Heb 135-6)

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• (Galatians 220 NKJV) I have been crucified
  with Christ it is no longer I who live, but
  Christ lives in me and the life which I now live
  in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,
  who loved me and gave Himself for me.

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• (Hebrews 135-6 NKJV) Let your conduct be
  without covetousness be content with such things
  as you have. For He Himself has said, I will
  never leave you nor forsake you. 6 So we may
  boldly say The LORD is my helper I will not
  fear. What can man do to me?

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Keys to having a strong memory.

• Are you remembering or running from God?