A Memorial to the Work of God

Sermon Scripture:  Joshua 24:22-28

​1.  Illustrations of biblical Memorials!

• Joshua 4:1-7 Twelve Stones at the Crossing of the Jordan
• Genesis 28:18-22 Jacob’s Pillar at Bethel!
• Exodus 12:42 Passover
• Exodus 16:32-34 Manna kept as a memorial
• Exodus 28:12 the shoulder stones of the priestly ephod
• Esther 9:28 Purim as a festival of memorial
• Luke 22:19 The Lord’s Supper

2.  Memorials require intentionality and preparation! Verse 1

• All the tribes
• All the leaders
• Presented themselves 
• Before God

Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges and officials of Israel, and they presented themselves before God.
3.  Intentional remembrance of what God did “Long Ago”. verse 2

• You worshiped other gods
• But God worked. Jos 24:3-14 
• They opposed God without success
• You received God’s gracious gift

​4.  Intentional Consideration about what God requires today!

• Desire!
• Faithfulness in Love and Service!
• Repentance! Verse 19

        a.  You are not able
        b.  God is holy, jealous.
        c.  You are in rebellion and sin.
5.  Introspective reflection and accountability to one another in light of our past commitments!

• You are witnesses
• "throw away the foreign gods that are among you and 
• yield your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel."
• This Stone is a witness! This stone will be a witness against us. It has heard all the words the LORD has said to us. 
• Possess your inheritance!!!

SO WHAT?

• How is your commitment to God today?
• Have you memorialized your salvation through Baptism!!!
• Have you forgotten what God has done for you