Sermons on
Deuteronomy 8:2

“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”

Deserts >  Understanding the Spiritual Significance of Deserts  >  Deserts as Places of Testing and Trial
Memories >  The Importance of Memories  >  Memories as a Guide for Our Future
Understanding the Purpose of Testing >  The Purpose of Testing  >  To reveal what is in our hearts.
Navigating Our Own Desert Experiences >  Understanding the Nature of Desert Experiences  >  Recognizing the Desert Experience
The Act of Remembrance >  Understanding the Importance of Remembrance  >  The Biblical Mandate for Remembrance
God's Provision of Water in the Wilderness >  Introduction: The Wilderness Experience  >  Understanding the metaphor of the wilderness in the Bible.
A Desert Turned into a Spring >  Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The desert as a place of testing and refinement
Memories Remind Us of God's Faithfulness >  The Power of Memory  >  The Role of Memory in Our Lives
Deserts as Places of Transformation >  Understanding the Biblical Significance of Deserts  >  The desert as a place of isolation and testing.
Transformed by the Desert >  Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The Desert as a Place of Transformation
To Reveal What is in Our Hearts >  God's Revelation of Our Hearts  >  God's revelation through circumstances
God's Delays Will Result in His Glory >  Biblical Examples of God's Delays  >  - Moses and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years before entering the Promised Land. Perseverance in the journey.
The Spirit Leading Jesus into the Wilderness >  The Wilderness Experience  >  The wilderness as a place of testing and proving
The Israelites' Delay in the Wilderness >  Understanding the Israelites' Journey  >  The Journey
The Israelites' Thirst in the Wilderness >  God's Response to the Israelites' Thirst  >  God used the situation to test the Israelites' faith and obedience, and to teach them to rely on Him
God Reveals Himself in the Desert >  Introduction: The Desert as a Place of Divine Revelation  >  The desert as a place of testing and purification
The Journey from Desert to Promise >  Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The Desert as a Place of Testing and Preparation
God's Testing is for Our Good >  The Purpose of God's Testing  >  To reveal what is in our hearts and to refine our character
Waiting is a Common Biblical Theme >  Biblical Examples of Waiting  >  Israelites in the Wilderness
Valleys Prepare Us for Greater Things >  Living in the Light of the Mountain  >  Remembering the lessons of the valley.
The Purpose of Trials and Tests >  Trials and Tests Reveal Our True Identity  >  Trials Reveal Our True Self
Jesus' Calmness in the Wilderness Temptation >  Introduction: The Wilderness Experience  >  The wilderness as a place of testing and spiritual growth
Memories as a Source of Wisdom >  Understanding the Role of Memories  >  Memories as a Source of Learning
Understanding the Reasons for the Shortage >  The Purpose of Shortages  >  To test our faith and reliance on God
Defining Waiting in a Biblical Context >  Biblical Examples of Waiting  >  Israelites in the Wilderness
Thanksgiving Enhances Our Relationship with God >  Thanksgiving Strengthens Our Faith  >  Thanksgiving reminds us of God's faithfulness in the past
Waiting is a Test of Faith >  Biblical Examples of Waiting  >  Israelites in the Wilderness
The Role of God in Testing >  God Tests Us to Prove Our Faith  >  Showing faithfulness
Cultivating Positive Memories for the Future >  Understanding the Power of Memories  >  The biblical perspective on memories
Memories as Reminders of God's Faithfulness >  The Power of Memory  >  Understanding the role of memory in our lives
The Transformation from Desert to Spring >  Understanding the Desert Season  >  The desert as a place of testing and trial
Understanding the Biblical Significance of Deserts >  Deserts as Places of Preparation  >  (Deuteronomy 8
The Wilderness Experience: Trials and Trust >  Understanding the Wilderness Experience  >  The wilderness as a place of testing and growth
The Wilderness Wanderings: Disobedience and Discipline >  The Purpose of God's Discipline  >  To test and refine their faith
The Danger of Ignoring the Past >  The Importance of Remembering the Past  >  God's command to remember
The Power of Remembering Through Worship >  Understanding the Importance of Remembering  >  The Power of Memory in the Bible
Recognizing that Testing Refines Us >  Understanding the Purpose of Testing  >  Testing reveals what is in our hearts
Providing Comfort Through Shared Memories >  The Biblical Perspective on Shared Memories  >  Shared Memories in the Bible
The Biblical Mandate for Remembrance >  Understanding the Importance of Remembrance in the Bible  >  The Bible is filled with instances of God commanding His people to remember His works and His words.
The Bitter Waters of Marah >  God's Response to the Bitter Waters  >  God's Purpose
Entering into God's Promised Land >  The Journey to the Promised Land  >  The Wilderness
God Speaks in the Desert >  Understanding the Symbolism of the Desert  >  The desert as a place of testing and refinement
The Purpose of Desert Experiences >  Desert Experiences as a Place of Testing  >  God allows us to go through desert experiences to test our faith and obedience.
Deserts as Places of Preparation >  The Desert as a Place of Testing  >  God uses the desert experience to reveal our weaknesses and to strengthen our faith in Him.
The Wilderness Experience of Jesus >  Introduction: The Wilderness in the Bible  >  The wilderness as a place of testing and preparation
Share Personal Stories and Memories >  The Importance of Sharing Personal Stories and Memories  >  Memories as a Testament of God's Faithfulness
Memory as a Spiritual Discipline >  Biblical Examples of Memory as a Spiritual Discipline  >  Israelites remembering God's deliverance
Trials Develop Character and Hope >  Understanding the Purpose of Trials  >  Trials reveal what is in our hearts and how much we trust God
Introduction: The Reality of Testing >  Understanding the Concept of Testing  >  The Purpose of Testing
Understanding the Nature of Testing >  The Purpose of Testing  >  To Reveal What is in Our Hearts
Understanding the Nature of Testing >  The Source of Testing  >  God Tests Us
Deserts as Places of Revelation >  The Desert as a Place of Preparation  >  The desert is a place of testing and refining
Deserts as Places of Promise >  The Desert as a Place of Preparation  >  The desert is a place of spiritual growth
Applying Lessons from Desert Experiences >  Understanding the Purpose of Desert Experiences  >  Desert experiences are times of testing and refining.
Applying Lessons from Desert Experiences >  Understanding the Purpose of Desert Experiences  >  God uses desert experiences to humble us and reveal what is in our hearts.
The Biblical Significance of Deserts >  Deserts as Places of Transformation  >  Character Building
Understanding the Role of Memories >  Memories as a Guide for Our Present  >  Memories as a Source of Strength
From Desert to Promise >  Understanding the Desert Season  >  The Desert as a Place of Testing
God's Presence in the Desert >  Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The Desert as a Place of Testing
From Desert to Spring >  Understanding the Desert Seasons  >  The Purpose of the Desert Season
How to Remember God's Faithfulness >  Recall Personal Experiences  >  Remember Past Victories
Moses' Flight to the Desert >  The Lessons from Moses' Flight  >  God's Preparation in the Wilderness
Moses' Trials in the Desert >  Moses' Lessons in the Desert  >  Learning Obedience and Trust
Setting Out on the Journey >  Completing the Journey  >  Reflecting on the Journey
Remembrance Shapes Our Character >  The Power of Remembrance  >  Understanding the concept of remembrance in the Bible
God's Presence in Testing >  Understanding the Purpose of Testing  >  Testing reveals what is in our hearts
Our Memories of God >  The Importance of Remembering God's Goodness  >  Recalling God's blessings in our lives strengthens our faith.
The Discipline of Moses >  Moses: A Man of Perseverance  >  Moses' Perseverance in the Wilderness
The Purpose of Waiting >  Waiting is a Test of Obedience  >  God often asks us to wait to test our obedience. Israelites had to wait 40 years in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land, and this was a test of their obedience
Rivers in the Wilderness >  Understanding the Wilderness  >  The Wilderness as a Place of Testing
Through Trials and Tribulations >  Understanding the Purpose of Trials and Tribulations  >  Trials as a Test of Obedience
God's Intention in Testing >  Understanding the Nature of God's Tests  >  God's tests are not for His benefit, but for ours. He already knows our hearts and our potential. The tests are designed to reveal to us what is in our hearts and to strengthen our faith.
The Power of Memories >  Understanding the Importance of Memories  >  Memories as a Guide for Our Present
Recognizing Our Desert Seasons >  The Purpose of Desert Seasons  >  A time of testing
God's Purpose in Testing >  Applying the Lessons from God's Tests  >  Committing to obey and trust God, even in future tests
Israelites Remembering God's Deliverance >  The Importance of Remembering God's Deliverance  >  The Power of Recollection
Strategies for Overcoming Temptation >  Learn from Past Temptations  >  Reflect on past victories
The Response to Trials >  Learning from Trials  >  Trials reveal what is in our hearts
Living Beyond the Desert >  Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The desert as a place of testing and refinement
The Practice of Remembrance >  Understanding the Importance of Remembrance  >  Remembrance as a Biblical Command
Responding to God's Delays >  Learning from Biblical Examples of God's Delays  >  The Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness
Introduction: The Wilderness Experience >  Understanding the Wilderness Experience  >  Defining the Wilderness Experience
Moses: The Wilderness Years >  Moses' Lessons from the Wilderness  >  The Wilderness Experience
Remembering God's Blessings >  Recalling God's Blessings in the Past  >  Celebrating God's deliverance and provision in the past
Remembering with Gratitude >  Understanding the Importance of Remembering  >  Remembering as a biblical command
The Wilderness Journey >  Understanding the Wilderness Journey  >  The Wilderness as a Place of Testing
The Wilderness Journey >  The Israelites' Wilderness Journey  >  The Purpose of the Journey
God's Sovereign Provision >  Trusting in God's Sovereign Provision  >  God's Provision in the Past
Remembering through Scripture >  The Importance of Remembering  >  Remembering as a Command
Memories Inspire Others >  The Power of Memories  >  The role of memories in our spiritual journey
Keeping a Journal >  The Biblical Basis for Keeping a Journal  >  The Importance of Remembering God's Works
Sharing Our Memories >  The Importance of Memories  >  Memories as a Source of Strength
Miriam's Song >  Lessons from Miriam's Song  >  The importance of remembering God's past faithfulness
Our Memory >  Understanding the Gift of Memory  >  The Role of Memory in Our Spiritual Journey
Obedience as a Test for Our Destiny >  Obedience as a Test  >  The Purpose of God's Tests
The Desert as a Place of Preparation >  Introduction: Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The significance of the desert in the life of believers
Deserts as Places of Isolation and Solitude >  Emerging from the Desert  >  The desert as a temporary season, not a permanent dwelling. Deuteronomy 8
Deserts as Places of Purification and Preparation >  Embracing Your Desert Experience  >  Embracing the Desert as a Necessary Part of Your Spiritual Journey
The Desert as a Place of Isolation >  The Purpose of the Desert Experience  >  A time of testing
Recalling God's Past Deeds in Our Prayers >  Understanding the Importance of Recalling God's Past Deeds  >  Recognizing the Power of Remembrance
The Role of Memories in Our Lives >  Memories as a Reminder of God's Faithfulness  >  Recalling God's past blessings
The Impact of Positive and Negative Memories >  Understanding the Power of Memories  >  The Biblical Perspective on Memories
The Influence of Memories on our Lives >  The Power of Memories  >  Understanding the significance of memories in shaping our lives.
Memories as a Reminder of God's Faithfulness >  The Power of Memory  >  Memory as a testament of God's faithfulness
The Positive and Negative Impact of Memories >  The Power of Memories  >  The Biblical View of Memories
The Desert Experience: Spiritual Implications for Believers >  Understanding the Desert Experience  >  The Desert as a Place of Testing
Lessons from the Wilderness: Faith and Obedience >  The Wilderness as a Place of Testing  >  Understanding the Purpose of the Wilderness
Embracing the Refining Process of Hardships >  Understanding the Purpose of Hardships  >  Hardships as a Test of Faith
Waiting as a Part of Life >  Biblical Examples of Waiting  >  Israelites' 40 years of waiting in the wilderness