Joe Crews' sermon, "Why God says Remember," is a deep and passionate study centered on the Sabbath commandment, which begins with the word "Remember." The core of the sermon is an examination of why God chose to use this specific word in the fourth of the Ten Commandments.

The sermon's main points can be summarized as follows:

• The Command to "Remember" is Significant: Crews argues that God's use of "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" is not accidental. It implies that the Sabbath was already known and established before the Ten Commandments were given at Mount Sinai. God was not introducing a new concept, but calling His people to recall an ancient, foundational truth.

• The Sabbath as a Memorial of Creation: The sermon highlights the biblical origin of the Sabbath in the creation account. God rested on the seventh day and blessed it, setting it apart as a perpetual memorial of His creative power. According to Crews, the Sabbath is not merely a Jewish institution, but a universal sign for all humanity, reminding them of their Creator.

• The Sabbath as a Memorial of Redemption: Crews also connects the Sabbath to the theme of redemption. Just as God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He delivers believers from the slavery of sin. The Sabbath serves as a weekly reminder of God's power to both create and to save.

• The Sabbath as a Test of Loyalty: The sermon positions the Sabbath as a key test of obedience and loyalty to God. Since the world has largely forgotten and changed the day of worship, observing the Sabbath is a distinctive act that demonstrates a person's willingness to follow God's clear commands over human tradition.

• The Final Warning and the Seal of God: Crews ties the Sabbath to the end-time prophecies in the book of Revelation, suggesting that the final conflict will revolve around the issue of worship. He presents the Sabbath as a "seal" or sign of God's authority, contrasting it with the mark of the beast, which represents a counterfeit authority.