Reminders

The means of calling to mind important matters or events. Scripture stresses the importance of being reminded of God's dealings with his people in the past.

The importance of being reminded of God's words and deeds

1 Corinthians 15:1; 2 Peter 1:12 See also 2 Peter 3:1

Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

Reminders of God's covenant and faithfulness

Genesis 9:12–16 See also Genesis 17:9–14

And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between Me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.”

Reminders of God's intervention in history

Jude 1:5 See also Exodus 12:14–20 parallel Deuteronomy 16:1–8; Exodus 13:3–10, Exodus 17:14; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; 2 Peter 1:12–16

Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.

Reminders to people of their sin or shortcomings

Hebrews 10:3–4 See also Genesis 41:9; Exodus 30:16; Numbers 5:11–15; Ezekiel 29:16

Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Reminders to people to be faithful to God

Numbers 15:38–40 See also Romans 11:22; Hebrews 12:1–3; 2 Peter 3:1–2

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes. Then you will remember and obey all My commandments, and you will be holy to your God.

Reminders to people of their potential and gifts from God

2 Timothy 1:6 See also 1 Timothy 4:14

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Reminders to God's people on matters of faith and conduct

Romans 15:15 See also Deuteronomy 31:9–13; 1 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:1–2; Titus 3:1–2

However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me