How does Psalm 105:5 connect with Deuteronomy 6:12 about remembering God's works? Setting the Scene in Psalm 105:5 “Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” • Psalm 105 rehearses God’s covenant faithfulness from Abraham to the Exodus. • Verse 5 issues a summons: call to mind—deliberately, frequently—the mighty acts that prove God’s unchanging character. • The psalmist looks back so that worshipers in every generation will look up with confidence. Setting the Scene in Deuteronomy 6:12 “Be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” • Moses addresses Israel on the edge of the Promised Land. • “Not to forget” is the flip side of “remember.” Both call for vigilant hearts. • Forgetting would lead to idolatry (vv. 13-15) and loss of covenant blessing. One Mandate, Two Angles—How the Verses Connect • Both verses anchor memory in specific, historical acts of God—chiefly the Exodus. • Psalm 105:5 speaks from within worship; Deuteronomy 6:12 speaks within daily obedience. Together they show that remembering fuels both praise and practice. • The verbs are present-tense imperatives. God’s works are not museum pieces but ongoing testimonies guiding present choices. • The psalm expands the scope—“wonders…marvels…judgments”—while Deuteronomy spotlights the foundational rescue. The broader catalog of Psalm 105 serves the focused command of Deuteronomy: keep the Exodus front-and-center. Why Remembering Matters • Guards against pride when life becomes comfortable (Deuteronomy 8:11-14). • Sustains hope when trials arise—He who parted the sea still rules (Psalm 77:11-15). • Spurs obedience; forgetting leads to sin (Judges 2:10-12). • Strengthens witness: shared memories teach the next generation (Psalm 78:4-7). Practical Ways to Cultivate Remembrance Today • Read and recite narrative passages—Exodus 12-15, Joshua 3-4, 1 Samuel 7. • Keep visible reminders: journals, verse cards, even a “stone of help” on a shelf (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12). • Integrate testimony into gatherings—sing psalms, tell conversion stories. • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper regularly; Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24) • Teach children the historical backbone of Scripture (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). Additional Scriptural Echoes • Psalm 103:2 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” • Isaiah 46:9 – “Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other.” • 2 Peter 3:1-2 – Peter stirs believers to “wholesome thinking” by reminding them of the prophets and apostles. • Revelation 2:5 – The risen Christ tells Ephesus, “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” Living the Link God Himself bridges Psalm 105:5 and Deuteronomy 6:12: He commands, enables, and rewards a remembering heart. As we keep His mighty works in clear view, we gain fuel for worship, power for obedience, and assurance that the God who acted then still acts now. |
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