The BEMA Podcast

31: Remember Where You Came From

May 11, 2017
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INSIGHT

Remember Your Story

  • Deuteronomy emphasizes remembering one's origins, particularly the experience of slavery in Egypt.
  • Forgetting this history can lead to mistreating others and losing sight of God's purpose.
INSIGHT

Remember the Vulnerable

  • The phrase "remember you were slaves in Egypt" is repeated throughout Deuteronomy, connecting it to various commandments and laws.
  • Remembering this experience should shape how people treat the vulnerable, like aliens, orphans, and widows.
ADVICE

A Cycle of Remembrance and Care

  • We must remember our past to recognize and care for vulnerable groups around us.
  • Caring for the vulnerable, in turn, reinforces our remembrance of our own past struggles.
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