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A Son is Given December 6, 2009 Lesson: Ruth 2:1–16; 4:13–22; Matthew 1:1–16 Key Verse: Ruth 4:17 Introduction The name of Ruth is found in the Old Testament only in the book which bears her name. This Moabite woman finds…
Lesson #4—The ‘I AM’ God Shorter Catechism Q & A # 4 Q. What is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Memorize Q & A—Exposition God,…
Lesson #3—The Scriptures Teach Shorter Catechism Q & A # 3 Q. What do the scriptures principally teach? A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Memorize Q &…
Lesson #2–God’s Given Rule Shorter Catechism Q & A # 2 Q. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify him? A. The word of God, which is contained in the scriptures of the Old and…
Lesson #1—Glorify and Enjoy God Shorter Catechism Q & A #1 Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Memorize Q & A—Exposition The “end” or conclusion…
[Editor’s Note: In honor of Reformation Day, 31 October 2009, being the one-year anniversary of the web-based Christian Observer, beginning on Wednesday, 4 November 2009, the Christian Observer will publish, D.V., for 107 consecutive Wednesdays, one lesson per week from…
. . Contents . Introduction: October 31, 2009 Catechizing God’s People Instructed of God Some Suggestions Check List References Further notes on “Discipling by Catechizing” Confessional Faith Lesson # 1—Glorify and Enjoy God: November 4, 2009 Shorter Catechism Q &…
The Lord Keeps His Promise November 29, 2009 Lesson: 2 Peter 3:1–18 Key Verse: 2 Peter 3:9 Introduction Peter closes his letter to those of like precious faith with these words of encouragement to mature in the grace and knowledge…
By God’s Power November 22, 2009 Lesson: 2 Peter 1:1–15 Key Verse: 2 Peter 1:3 Introduction The Apostle Peter gives us, in the so-called nutshell, what is the true character of the child of God, writing to “them that have…
Our Faithful Creator November 15, 2009 Lesson: 1 Peter 4:12–19 Key Verse: 1 Peter 4:19 Introduction Justin Martyr was born in Flavia Neapolis, a city of Samaria, A.D. 114. In the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Justin was killed for his…