Look Backward and Remember
- Verse: Deuteronomy 4:9 - "Take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen..."
- Importance of remembering God's past miracles and blessings (personal & historical)
- The dangers of forgetting and relying on ourselves, leading to backsliding
- Example of Israel's temptation to worship Baal and the consequences of compromising faith
Look Inward at Your Spiritual Condition
- Self-examination and introspection, analyzing our spiritual state
- Potential consequences of straying from God:
- Chastening and torment by God's conviction
- Negative impact on family and loved ones who might follow our example
- Lack of spiritual sensitivity and awareness of sin
- Call to repentance for backsliders and seeking salvation for the unsaved
Look Forward with Resolve
- Taking a stand for God and committing to faith in the new year
- Overcoming self-doubt and seeking God's strength for witness
- The Great Commission: sharing our faith and leading others to Christ
- Practical steps for witnessing and sharing our testimonies