1. The tragedy of spiritual forgetfulness – 1Cor.1:1-9 Story of Israel – a forgetful people Jud.3:7; 8:34; Ps.78:42 1.Don’t forget who you are You are the CHURCH OF GOD. You are:- a. Set apart for holiness – v.2 b. Equipped for God’s purposes –v.5-7

2. 2. Don’t forget who God is God of peace – wellbeing/wholeness God of grace – undeserved favour We experience God’s grace as we:- a. Begin the christian life - pictured in baptism – Acts22:16; Titus3:5,6 b. Live the christian life – pictured in communion c. Reach the goal of life

3. 3. Helps to not forgetting As God’s people we want to remember:- a.God’s name – what he is like b.God’s deeds – what he has done c.God’s commands – what he has called us to To forget is to be guilty of:- a.Not loving God b.Ingratitude c.Disobedience

4. Helps to not forgetting a.Corporate worship b.The Bible - 2Pet.1:12,13; 3:1,2 c.The great festivals – Ex.13:9 d.Communion & baptism e.Reflection & meditation on God –Ps.77 etc etc We must take regular, active steps to deal with our forgetfulness