14 April 2012
Physical & Spiritual Memory
Physical & Spiritual Memory
Text: John
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- YPG Messages Archive
Message Notes
DEFINITIONS
1. Physical memory
a. Registration
b. Recording
c. Retrieving
2. Spiritual memory
a. Impact of the heart and soul
b. Importance
c. Implications
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL MEMORY
1. With regards to zeal for the Lord’s house
Then His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house has eaten me up.”
John 2:17
2. With regards to Jesus’ resurrection
Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them and they believed the Scriptures and the word which Jesus had said.
John 2:22His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.
John 12:16
3. With regards to the help of the Holy Spirit
He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that l said to you.
John 14:26
4. With regards to being a servant
Remember the word that I said to you, “A servant is not greater than his master.” If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
John 15:20
CHALLENGES TO PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL MEMORY
1. Physical memory
a. Making the effort to memorize His word
b. Taking time to remember what we have learnt
2. Spiritual memory
a. Reflecting
b. Finding meaning
c. Application to life
d. Depth