Lesson #27—Christ’s Humiliation Shorter Catechism Q & A #27 Q. Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist? A. Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; ...
Lesson #26—Christ the King Shorter Catechism Q & A #26 Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a king? A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Christ ...
Knowledge of God’s Will May 2, 2010 Lesson: Colossians 1:1–14 Key Verse: Colossians 1:9 Introduction It was during the time of Paul’s first imprisonment that he wrote to the church at Colossae. Paul desired to strengthen the Church by encouraging both their faith and walk in Christ. Paul encouraged the saints to be firm in ...
Beware of Empty Delusions May 9, 2010 Lesson: Colossians 2:1–10 Key Verse: Colossians 2:8 Introduction Paul warns the church at Colossae of those false teachers who are nothing more than false shepherds who like to lead the sheep of the Good Shepherd astray, writing, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, ...
Clothed with Compassion May 16, 2010 Lesson: Colossians 3:12–17 Key Verse: Colossians 3:12 Introduction What is a Christian like? The Christian is one who is able to clothe himself with tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, and longsuffering (Col. 3:12). The Christian is one who, by virtue of his faith in Christ, has obtained by the ...
A Great Joy May 23, 2010 Lesson: Philemon 1-11 Key Verse: Philemon 7 Introduction Paul and his companions have “a great joy and consolation” in the love expressed in their brother, Philemon. This love has refreshed the faith of the saints; “This was singular love, to feel so much joy on account of the benefit ...
The Mercy of Christ May 30, 2010 Lesson: Jude 3–7, 17–25 Key Verse: Jude 21 Introduction The writer introduces himself: “Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James.” James was one of Christ’s apostles. Jude writes to those who are “sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called.” The ...
Lesson #25—Christ the Priest Shorter Catechism Q & A #25 Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest? A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconciles us to God; and in making continual intercession for us....
Lesson # 24—Christ the Prophet Shorter Catechism Q & A # 24 Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet? A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Christ instructs his ...
Lesson #23—Christ Our Redeemer Shorter Catechism Q & A # 23 Q. What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer? A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Christ Jesus, being ...