Question #8

Sometimes we are truly forgetful and sometimes we just choose not to remember. Remembering is a discipline that takes effort and focus. That's why God commanded remembrance and even provided ways to help His people remember. 
In the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy, God urged His people at least eight times not to forget what He had done for them. He told them to remember sixteen times. His reminders are like sticky notes or maybe even neon signs to help us reinforce and recall God's benefits, especially when our thought closets get cluttered or dim.

What did God have the nation of Israel use to prompt their memory? Read Exodus 28:9-12 and Deuteronomy 27:1-7 for  a hint!

Exodus 28:9-12 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ⁹ “Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel ¹⁰ in the order of their birth—six names on one stone and the remaining six on the other. ¹¹ Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings ¹² and fasten them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear the names on his shoulders as a memorial before the LORD. 

Deuteronomy 27 (New International Version, ©2010)

Deuteronomy 27

The Altar on Mount Ebal

 ¹ Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people: “Keep all these commands that I give you today. ²³ Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, promised you. ⁴ And when you have crossed the Jordan, set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I command you today, and coat them with plaster. ⁵ Build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. Do not use any iron tool on them. ⁶ Build the altar of the LORD your God with fieldstones and offer burnt offerings on it to the LORD your God. ⁷ Sacrifice fellowship offerings there, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God. ⁸ And you shall write very clearly all the words of this law on these stones you have set up.” When you have crossed the Jordan into the land the LORD your God is giving you, set up some large stones and coat them with plaster.