Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Lest You Forget the Lord

Jan 23, 2024

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Reflecting on the warning to not forget the Lord, this podcast explores the consequences and restoration found in remembering God. It emphasizes the impact on our relationship with Him and highlights the significance of shifting focus from oneself to the Lord.

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Forgetting the Lord means forgetting what He is like, leading to misinterpreting reality and feeling neglected by God.

Redirecting our focus from ourselves to the Lord can transform our perspective, bring hope, and assure us of God's faithfulness.

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The Importance of Remembering the Lord

The podcast discusses the significance of remembering the Lord and warns against forgetting Him. The speaker highlights how it is easy for people to assume they will never forget the Lord but end up neglecting their spiritual memory. Forgetting the Lord doesn't mean becoming atheists, but rather forgetting what He is like, which can lead to misinterpreting reality and feeling that God has forgotten them. The podcast emphasizes the need to remember the Lord and shares an example from Psalm 102, showcasing how remembering God can transform one's perspective and bring hope and assurance.

Remembering the Lord and the Consequences of Forgetting

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Remembering the Lord and Finding Restoration

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When we grow despondent and wonder if God has forgotten us, the opposite might actually be true: we've forgotten what our God is like. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the peculiar warning to "take care lest you forget the LORD" (Deut. 6:12).

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