Why is it important to remember God's deliverance in Exodus 12:25? Setting the Scene Israel’s very first Passover night ends with freedom from Egypt. God then says that when the people finally stand in the Promised Land they must still celebrate that night of rescue. Key Verse (Exodus 12:25) “When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to keep” … Why Remember? • Rehearses God’s faithfulness – He broke Pharaoh’s power; He can handle today’s problems (cf. Exodus 14:13). • Safeguards identity – “Remember this day on which you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Exodus 13:3). • Teaches the next generation – Future children will ask, and parents can answer with the story of redemption (Exodus 12:26-27). • Prepares hearts for greater deliverance in Christ – “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7). • Guards against spiritual amnesia – “Be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of Egypt” (Deuteronomy 6:12). Consequences of Forgetting • Fear replaces faith—Israel later panicked at giants because rescue memories faded (Numbers 14). • Compromise becomes easy—idols seem attractive when God’s past power is ignored (Judges 2:10-12). • Ingratitude grows—complaints about manna flourished when Egypt’s slavery was forgotten (Numbers 11:5-6). Practical Ways to Remember Today • Retell the story—read Exodus 12 at the dinner table; share personal testimonies of deliverance. • Celebrate communion—Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). • Mark anniversaries—journal or set a calendar reminder of key moments when God stepped in. • Sing redemption songs—Psalms rehearse salvation history; make them part of worship. • Teach children—use tangible symbols (unleavened bread, grape juice) to imprint truth on young hearts. Living It Out Remembering isn’t nostalgia; it fuels present obedience and future hope. Keep the rescue fresh, and faith will stay strong. |
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