Freedom is never cheap just because it is free. Some prices are so high they’re only paid in blood; an empty helmet in the snow, or still boots in the mud. To the ones who gave their lives, we’ll always be in debt. But people fail to remember, people tend to forget.
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Freedom is never cheap just because it is free.
Some prices are so high they’re only paid in blood;
an empty helmet in the snow,
or still boots in the mud.
Freedom is never cheap just because it is free.
Some prices are so high they’re only paid in blood;
an empty helmet in the snow,
or still boots in the mud.
To the ones who gave their lives,
we’ll always be in debt. But people fail to
remember, people tend to forget.
To the ones who gave their lives,
we’ll always be in debt. But people fail to
remember, people tend to forget.
Memorial Day ~ a day designated to remember
those who have died in war.
Memorial Day ~ a day designated to remember
those who have died in war.
United States Wars:The Revolutionary WarThe War of 1812 The Mexican American War The Spanish American War The Civil WarWWIWWIIThe Korean WarThe Vietnam WarThe Persian Gulf WarThe Afghanistan War The Iraqi Freedom WarThe War on Terror
United States Wars:The Revolutionary WarThe War of 1812 The Mexican American War The Spanish American War The Civil WarWWIWWIIThe Korean WarThe Vietnam WarThe Persian Gulf WarThe Afghanistan War The Iraqi Freedom WarThe War on Terror
Freedom is never cheap just because it is free.
Some prices are so high they’re only paid in blood;
an empty helmet in the snow,
or still boots in the mud.
Freedom is never cheap just because it is free.
Some prices are so high they’re only paid in blood;
an empty helmet in the snow,
or still boots in the mud.
To the ones who gave their lives,
we’ll always be in debt. But people fail to
remember, people tend to forget.
To the ones who gave their lives,
we’ll always be in debt. But people fail to
remember, people tend to forget.
Memorial Day ~ should be every dayMemorial Day ~ should be every day
The ultimate memorial is not setThe ultimate memorial is not setin stone, wood or clay.in stone, wood or clay.
Various alters / stones of remembrance:Various alters / stones of remembrance:Abram’s @ Shechem, east of Bethel, Hebron, Abram’s @ Shechem, east of Bethel, Hebron, mountaintopmountaintopJacob & Laban ~ “Mizpah”Jacob & Laban ~ “Mizpah”Jacob’s @ Shechem ~ “El Elohe Israel”Jacob’s @ Shechem ~ “El Elohe Israel” @ Bethel ~ “El Bethel” @ Bethel ~ “El Bethel” Moses after the Amalekites ~ “The Lord is My Moses after the Amalekites ~ “The Lord is My Banner”Banner”Joshua 4:1-9 ~ 12 river rocksJoshua 4:1-9 ~ 12 river rocks
Physical items that help us to remember . . .Physical items that help us to remember . . .
What has been said.What has been said.What has occurred.What has occurred.Who we really are (intend to be)Who we really are (intend to be)
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of Remembering
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of Remembering
Physical items that help us to Physical items that help us to remember . . .remember . . .
What has been said.What has been said.What has occurred.What has occurred.Who we really are (intend to be)Who we really are (intend to be)
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of RememberingDeuteronomy 4:9-14Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children Teach them to your children and to their children after them. after them. 1010Remember the day you stood before Remember the day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teachin the land and may teach them to their children.” them to their children.” 1111You came near and stood at the foot of the You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain while it blazed with fire to the very mountain while it blazed with fire to the very heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. 1212Then the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You Then the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was only a voice. only a voice. 1313He declared to you his covenant, the He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets. follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets. 1414And the LORD directed me at that time to teach you And the LORD directed me at that time to teach you the decrees and laws you are to follow in the land the decrees and laws you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of RememberingDeuteronomy 4:9-14Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.
Centuries of slavery in EgyptCenturies of slavery in EgyptDeliveranceDeliverance
Plagues and the Red Sea Plagues and the Red Sea Sustenance in the Wilderness Sustenance in the Wilderness Falling in the desert, a lotFalling in the desert, a lot
Sinai & Kadesh, for exampleSinai & Kadesh, for exampleThe promise of a homeThe promise of a homeThey “forgot” oftenThey “forgot” often
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of RememberingDeuteronomy 4:9-14Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.
It takes effort to rememberIt takes effort to remember
Forgetting is easy. Forgetting is easy. ““Do you chores!”Do you chores!”Wedding vowsWedding vowsCampaign promisesCampaign promises
Quasi-intentional disregard.Quasi-intentional disregard.
Review and refresh often Review and refresh often (Every day! Especially Sundays)(Every day! Especially Sundays)
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of RememberingDeuteronomy 4:9-14Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children Teach them to your children and to their children after them. after them.
An intentional transmission in word and life.An intentional transmission in word and life.(See Deuteronomy 6)(See Deuteronomy 6)
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of RememberingDeuteronomy 4:9-14Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children Teach them to your children and to their children after them. after them. 1010Remember the day you stood before Remember the day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teachin the land and may teach them to their children.” them to their children.”
Remember what you agreed to.Remember what you agreed to.
The Importance of RememberingThe Importance of RememberingDeuteronomy 4:9-14Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you that you do not forgetdo not forget the things your eyes have seen the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children Teach them to your children and to their children after them. after them. 1010Remember the day you stood before Remember the day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teachin the land and may teach them to their children.” them to their children.”
Remembering is generational ~ Johann Hugo Remembering is generational ~ Johann Hugo HerrgardHerrgardRemembering is interpersonal ~ “We” rememberRemembering is interpersonal ~ “We” rememberRemembering is personal ~ “I remember” Remembering is personal ~ “I remember”
The Importance of being a The Importance of being a memorialmemorial
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
The ultimate memorial is not setThe ultimate memorial is not setin stone, wood or clay.in stone, wood or clay.
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
The body of Christ is a living memorial to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
The body of Christ is a living memorial to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
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living memorialliving memorial
living memorials
living memorials
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Our base identity has been changedWe have switched allegiances
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Our base identity has been changedWe have switched allegiances
living memorials
living memorials
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
We are to be a memorial that speaksand shines!
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
We are to be a memorial that speaksand shines!
living memorials
living memorials
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
We are a “melting pot” of God’s grace.E Pluribis Unim!Colossians 3:11
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
We are a “melting pot” of God’s grace.E Pluribis Unim!Colossians 3:11
living memorials
living memorials
11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
living memorials
living memorials
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12
It is vital that we live according to the “new country”
No “Back in the old country . . .”
It is vital that we live according to the “new country”
No “Back in the old country . . .”
The Importance of living freeThe Importance of living freein light of the price paid.in light of the price paid.
(Freedom is never cheap just because it’s (Freedom is never cheap just because it’s free.)free.)
Earn this!Earn this!
Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
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Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit —just as you were called to one hope when you were called — 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit —just as you were called to one hope when you were called — 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
The ultimate memorial is set set in flesh and blood ...
The ultimate memorial is set set in flesh and blood ...
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will.
The ultimate memorial is set set in flesh and blood ...
The ultimate memorial is set set in flesh and blood ...
Commit your life to follow ChristCommit your life to follow ChristRecommit your life to follow ChristRecommit your life to follow Christ
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Don’t worry about great things . . .Don’t worry about great things . . .
Earn this!Earn this!
How deep the Father's love for us,
how vast beyond all measure That he should give his only
son, to make a wretch his treasure!
How great the pain of searing loss,
the father turns his face away As wounds which mar the
Chosen One, bring many sons to glory
How deep the Father's love for us,
how vast beyond all measure That he should give his only
son, to make a wretch his treasure!
How great the pain of searing loss,
the father turns his face away As wounds which mar the
Chosen One, bring many sons to glory
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stewart Townsend(C)1995 Thankyou Music. CCLI 2572664
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stewart Townsend(C)1995 Thankyou Music. CCLI 2572664
Behold the man upon a cross,our sin upon his shoulders
ashamed I hear my mocking voice
call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there
until it was accomplishedHis dying breath has brought
me life I know that it is finished
Behold the man upon a cross,our sin upon his shoulders
ashamed I hear my mocking voice
call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there
until it was accomplishedHis dying breath has brought
me life I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything no gifts,
no power, no wisdombut I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
why should I gain from his reward
I cannot give an answerbut this I know with all my
heart his wounds have paid my
ransom
I will not boast in anything no gifts,
no power, no wisdombut I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
why should I gain from his reward
I cannot give an answerbut this I know with all my
heart his wounds have paid my
ransom
why should I gain from his reward
I cannot give an answerbut this I know with all my
heart his wounds have paid my
ransom
why should I gain from his reward
I cannot give an answerbut this I know with all my
heart his wounds have paid my
ransom
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