Lesson # 45–48—The First Commandment Shorter Catechism Q & A #45 Q. Which is the first commandment? A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me (Exodus 20). What does it mean? Moses introduces the words of the Lord with “And God spake all these words” (Ex. 20:1). It ...
Lesson #43–44—Preface to the Ten Commandments Shorter Catechism Q & A #43 Q. What is the preface to the Ten Commandments? A. The preface to the Tten Commandments is, in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house ...
The Lord our God September 12, 2010 Lesson: Exodus 20:1–11 Key Verse: Exodus 20:2–3 AA Introduction The people of God are to obey the righteous and moral commands of the Lord, as well as turn away from the ways of the wicked, i.e., idol worship, disfiguring oneself as expression of sorrow for the ...
God is Merciful and Gracious September 26, 2010 Lesson: Exodus 33:1–23, 34:1–9 Key Verse: Exodus 34:6 AAA Introduction Short is the memory of many who have heard and responded to the word of God. In our Lord's parable of the sower (Matt. 13:18–23), our hearts are sorrowful for those who hear yet fail to ...
The God of Abraham September 5, 2010 Lesson: Exodus 3:1–6, 13–15 Key Verse: Exodus 3:6 AAA Introduction God chooses his servants to glorify him here on earth. He chooses servants, preparing them in his Word, by his Holy Spirit; then sending them to serve him in the gospel of the Son, Christ Jesus. Nothing ...
Worship the True God September 19, 2010 Lesson: Exodus 25:1–40 Key Verse: Exodus 25:8 AAA Introduction The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them” (Ex. 25:8). Jehovah gives to his people a visible form of his covenant relationship with his people. In this ...
Lesson #42—God’s Moral Law: Love Lord and Neighbor Shorter Catechism Q & A #42 Q. What is the sum of the Ten Commandments? A. The sum of the Ten Commandments is, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our ...
Lesson #41—God’s Moral Law: Comprehended Shorter Catechism Q & A #40 Q. Where is the moral law summarily comprehended? A. The moral law is summarily comprehended in the ten commandments. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Moral Law: Belonging to and revealed by the Lord Jehovah, the only acceptable standard whereby the moral character of ...
Lesson #40—God’s Moral Law Revealed Shorter Catechism Q & A #40 Q. What did God at first reveal to man for the rule of his obedience? A. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience, was the moral law. Memorize Q & A—Exposition We all walk by the same ...
Lesson #39—God Requires Obedience Shorter Catechism Q & A #39 Q. What is the duty which God requireth of man? A. The duty which God requireth of man, is obedience to his revealed will. Memorize Q & A—Exposition The fear of God and the keeping of his commandments is “The whole duty of ...