Reminded
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In the context of the Bible, the concept of being "reminded" often pertains to the act of recalling God's commandments, promises, and past deeds. This act of remembrance serves as a spiritual discipline that reinforces faith, obedience, and trust in God. The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of remembering God's works and teachings as a means to maintain a faithful relationship with Him.

Old Testament Context

The Old Testament is replete with instances where the Israelites are reminded of God's covenant and His mighty acts. In Deuteronomy 6:12 , Moses warns the Israelites, "be careful that you do not forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." This reminder is crucial as it underscores the importance of remembering God's deliverance and faithfulness, which serves as a foundation for obedience to His laws.

The Psalms also highlight the act of remembrance. Psalm 77:11 states, "I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old." Here, the psalmist commits to recalling God's past miracles as a source of comfort and assurance during times of distress.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the theme of being reminded is often linked to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The apostle Peter, in his epistles, emphasizes the importance of reminders for spiritual growth. In 2 Peter 1:12-13 , he writes, "Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body." Peter's insistence on reminders serves to reinforce the believers' faith and ensure they remain steadfast in the truth.

The apostle Paul also speaks to the necessity of reminders in his letters. In 1 Corinthians 4:17 , he sends Timothy to the Corinthians "to remind you of my ways in Christ Jesus, which are exactly what I teach everywhere in every church." This act of reminding is intended to align the believers' conduct with the teachings of Christ, as exemplified by Paul.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the act of being reminded. Jesus, in His farewell discourse, promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will serve as a divine reminder. In John 14:26 , Jesus assures His disciples, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit's role is to bring to remembrance the teachings of Jesus, ensuring that believers remain anchored in His word.

Practical Implications

For believers, the act of being reminded is not merely a mental exercise but a spiritual practice that involves meditation on Scripture, participation in communal worship, and the observance of sacraments. These practices serve as tangible reminders of God's presence and promises. The Lord's Supper, for instance, is a profound act of remembrance, as Jesus instructed His followers to "do this in remembrance of Me" (Luke 22:19).

In summary, the biblical concept of being reminded is integral to the life of faith, serving as a means to recall God's faithfulness, adhere to His commandments, and remain steadfast in the teachings of Christ.
Greek
363. anamimnesko -- to remind, call to one's remembrance
... anamimnesko Phonetic Spelling: (an-am-im-nace'-ko) Short Definition: I remind, admonish,
remember Definition: I remind, admonish, am reminded, remind myself ...
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365. ananeoo -- to renew
... Here believers are reminded of God's continuous offer to bring new strides in their
sanctification through "sanctified reasoning" -- raising the meaning to and ...
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Library

The Advanced Christian Reminded of the Mercies of God, and ...
... CHAPTER XXVII. THE ADVANCED CHRISTIAN REMINDED OF THE MERCIES OF GOD, AND EXHORTED
TO THE EXERCISE OF HABITUAL LOVE TO HIM, AND JOY IN HIM. ...
/.../chapter xxvii the advanced christian.htm

The Reader Reminded How Much He Needs the Assistance of the Spirit ...
... THE READER REMINDED HOW MUCH HE NEEDS THE ASSISTANCE OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO FORM
HIM TO THE TEMPER DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND WHAT ENCOURAGEMENT HE HAS TO EXPECT IT ...
/.../chapter xv the reader reminded.htm

How any one Can Forget and Remember God.
... that forget God;" [887] and again the 22d Psalm, "All the ends of the world shall
be reminded, and turned unto the Lord." [888] These nations, then, will not ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 13 how any one can.htm

Endurance of the World's Censure.
... The case seems to be this:"those who do not serve God with a single heart, know
they ought to do so, and they do not like to be reminded that they ought. ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon x endurance of the.htm

The Heavenly Footman; Or, a Description of the Man that Gets to ...
... sanctified age. In it we are reminded of those important directions to
heavenly footmen, contained in his most admired books. Is ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the heavenly footman or a.htm

The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul
... THE READER REMINDED HOW MUCH HE NEEDS THE ASSISTANCE OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO FORM
HIM TO THE TEMPER DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND WHAT ENCOURAGEMENT HE HAS TO EXPECT IT ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/doddridge/the rise and progress of religion in the soul/

The First Day his Father Resumed his Work, Diamond Went with Him ...
... Their faces reminded you of snow and keen cutting winds, more than of sunshine and
soft breezes and butterflies; but even in them the signs of suffering told ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 27 the first day.htm

Meditation viii. Institution of the Holy Eucharist.
... I saw him giving them an explanation of the Supper, and of the entire ceremony,
and I was forcibly reminded of a priest teaching others to say Mass. ...
/.../meditation viii institution of the.htm

The Cross and the Winepress.
... flow. All this very strongly reminded me of the Crucifixion, on account
of the resemblance between the winepress and the Cross. ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter lv the cross and.htm

The Night of Resurrection.
... Their position, and the manner in which they crossed their arms over their breasts,
reminded me of the cherubim who surrounded the Ark of the covenant, only ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter lxii the night of.htm

Thesaurus
Reminded (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reminded (3 Occurrences). Mark 11:21 and Peter
having remembered saith to him, 'Rabbi, lo, the fig-tree ...
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Remind (16 Occurrences)

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Reminder (13 Occurrences)

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Unfeigned (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 1:5 having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which
lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am ...
/u/unfeigned.htm - 8k

Onesiphorus (2 Occurrences)
... He remembered too, "in how many things he ministered at Ephesus." And, writing to
Timothy, he reminded him that Onesiphorus's kindly ministrations at Ephesus ...
/o/onesiphorus.htm - 11k

Lo'is (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Timothy 1:5 having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which
lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am ...
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Lois (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Timothy 1:5 having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which
lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am ...
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Lying (203 Occurrences)
... from heaven (Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:15), and those who are guilty of this
sin are cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). We are reminded of the ...
/l/lying.htm - 44k

Grandmother (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 1:5 having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which
lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am ...
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Gamaliel (7 Occurrences)
... While quoting instances, familiar to his hearers, of past insurrections or seditions
that had failed, he reminded them at the same time that if this last under ...
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