 Something, such as a monument

or holiday, intended to celebrate

or honor the memory of a person
or an event.
 A written statement of facts or a
petition presented to a
legislative body or an executive.
 Serving as a remembrance of a
person or an event;
commemorative.
 Of, relating to, or being in
memory. Webster Dictionary
 Memorial Day is observed with the laying of
a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington,
Virginia, and by religious services, parades,
and speeches nationwide. Flags, insignia,
and flowers are placed on the graves of
veterans in local cemeteries.
 The word decoration comes from Latin
decorationem, from decorare, "to adorn or
beautify." The practice of decorating graves
with flowers and wreathes began during the
Civil War, so it became a natural part of the
observance. In Columbus, Mississippi, where
both Union and Confederate soldiers were
 A medal is the
recognition of an
accomplishment.
 A memorial is the
remembrance of it.
• Hold in esteem
things
honorable.
• Reminds of
those things
others have done
for us.
 The Medal of Honor is
the highest award for
valor in action
against an enemy
force which can be
bestowed upon an
individual serving in
the Armed Services…
 Honor to whom honor is due.

 Jabez’s Prayer. 1 Chron. 4:9

 He who follows

righteousness and mercy
finds life, righteousness
and honor.
 Therefore hear me now, my
children, And do not depart
from the words of my mouth…
Lest you give your honor to
others
Proverbs 5:7-9
(marriage is honorable, and the bed
undefiled Hebrews 13:4)
glory, honor, and
peace to everyone
who works what is
good,…
Romans 2:7-10
“Let No One Take Your Crown”

 Because you have kept My

command to persevere, I also will
keep you from the hour of trial
which shall come upon the whole
world, to test those who dwell on
the earth. Behold, I am coming
quickly! Hold fast what you have,
that no one may take your crown.
- Revelation 3:10-
11 
…everyone who competes for the prize
is temperate in all things. Now they
do it to obtain a perishable crown,
but we for an imperishable crown.
Therefore I run thus: not with
uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one
who beats the air. But I discipline
my body and bring it into subjection,
lest, when I have preached to
others, I myself should become
disqualified.
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
 Do not fear any of those things
which you are about to suffer.
Indeed, the devil is about to
throw some of you into prison,
that you may be tested, and you
will have tribulation ten days. Be
faithful until death, and I will give
you the crown of life.
“What men call a hero… is
merely a man who is
seen doing what a brave
man does as a matter of
course.”
Louise L’Amoire
 if anyone competes in
athletics, he is not
crowned unless he
competes according to the
rules. The hardworking
farmer must be first to
partake of the
crops. Consider what I say,
and may the Lord give you
understanding in all
things.
2 Timothy 2:5-7
 CROWN
A distinction or reward for
achievement

for the suffering of death

crowned with glory and
honor, that He, by the
grace of God, might
taste death for
everyone.
- Hebrews 2:9
 CROWN
A distinction or reward for
achievement

The simple inherit

folly, But the
prudent are crowned
with knowledge.
- Proverbs 14:18
 The Church: a calling out,
i.e. a popular
meeting, espec. a religious
congregation - assembly,
church. When you come
together as a
church… in one
place to eat the
Lord’s supper.
Hebrews 10:24-25
1 Cor. 11:18, 20
 Convocation: something called
out, i.e. a public meeting (the act
the persons, or the place); --
assembly, calling, convocation,
reading.
“On the first day there shall
be a holy convocation, …So
you shall observe the Feast
of Unleavened Bread,…
Therefore you shall observe
this day throughout your
generations as an
everlasting ordinance…”
Feast of Unleavened Bread
–
To be eaten with the Passover
lamb for seven days following
Passover. It is called the "bread
of affliction" in Deuteronomy
16:3 and is to be eaten with
bitter herbs (Numbers 9:11),
reminding Israel of the
bitterness of bondage and how
they came out of Egypt at
night in haste, not having time
ISBE
The Keeping of the
Feast…
 Was an Act of Faith. Heb.
11:28
– Which Brought:
•Remembrance of God’s
Grace.
•Joy and Strength for
By faith he kept the
Service.
Passover and the
•Consecration.
sprinkling of blood, lest
he who destroyed the
firstborn should touch
The
Purpose?
Remembranc
e of
Deliverance
 On The Night
He Was
Betrayed

Memorial Established As Agony Considered

“Do This In
Memory”
 We Proclaim
The Lord’s Death
Till He Comes
1Corinthians 11:26
we do not yet see all
things put under
him. But we see Jesus,
who was made a little
lower than the angels,
for the suffering of
death crowned with
glory and honor, that
He, by the grace of God,
might taste death for
 release those who through fear of
death were all their lifetime subject
to bondage. For indeed He does not
give aid to angels, but He does give
aid to the seed of
Abraham. Therefore, in all things
He had to be made like His
brethren, that He might be a
merciful and faithful High Priest in
things pertaining to God, to make
propitiation for the sins of the
people. For in that He Himself has
suffered, being tempted, He is able
to aid those who are tempted.
- Hebrews 2:15-18
When you come together
in one place,…
as a church…
to eat the Lord’s
Supper…
eat of that bread and
drink of that cup…
examine yourselves…
discern the Lord’s body…
1 Corinthians 11:18, 20, 26
Those who come
to God must
believe that He
is and is a
rewarder of
those who
diligently seek
Him.
 (Jesus) …sympathize
with our weakness, but
was in all points
tempted as we are, yet
without sin. 
Hebrews 4:15-
16
 who endures
temptation; for when
he has been
approved, he will
receive the crown of
life which the Lord has
promised to those who
love Him. 
James 1:12