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 & A—Exposition By the action of the Holy Spirit the Scriptures of the Old ...
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 New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify ...
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 of our lives is illustrated (Rom. 6:21–22) in the fruit of righteousness [the ...
[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 Dr. Robert LaMay's book Disciple the Teacher and ...
. . 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 & A # 1 Lesson # ...
Our Conduct in Christ November 1, 2009 Lesson: 1 Peter 1:13–25 Key Verse: 1 Peter 1:15–16 Introduction Peter has been instructing the saints in Asia Minor about the genuineness of their faith, which is more precious than gold, being tested by fire to the praise and glory of Christ Jesus. He went on to ...
A Holy Nation: God’s People November 8, 2009 Lesson: 1 Peter 2:1–10 Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction God’s peculiar people, a nation, a royal priesthood, a chosen generation! Our existence as a church—a gathering of people in every generation, in every nation on earth—is given many names, and each tells us of the saving ...
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 faith in Christ Jesus in the year 165 A.D. His early apologetic for the Christian ...
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 obtained like precious faith with us, through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus ...
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 of their Savior: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and ...