Given by: Mathathias on his deathbed, exhorting his sons. Given to: his sons — and all who need the memory of faithful forebears to steady them.

Under a persecution that made keeping the law a capital crime, Mathathias steadies his sons by rehearsing the faith of Abraham, Joseph, Phinees, and others — a living memory to imitate.

And call to remembrance the works of the fathers, which they have done in their generations: and you shall receive great glory, and an everlasting name.

Mathathias urges his sons to remember the faithful deeds of the fathers, which lead to lasting honour.

1 Maccabees 2:51

Your Spirit

Loves God

Loves Neighbor

Your Body

Moral Behaviour