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The Fourth Commandment Exodus 23:12 “Six days you shall do your work, but on the seventh day you shall rest; that your ox and your donkey may have rest, and the son of your servant woman, and the alien, may…
The Fourth Commandment 4.1 Observe the Sabbath perpetually The Sabbath is a sign of our being made holy to the Lord. Keeping it is of the highest priority for all the generations of God’s people. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD…
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…
The Fourth Commandment Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy God commands solemn rest for His people, times when they are to withdraw from their normal practices of work to be with Him in worship, meditation, giving, and remembering. We…
The Third Commandment 3.2 Fulfill your vows Since the vows we take in some ways mirror the covenant oath of the Lord, we must be careful to fulfill all our vows; we may only be released from vows by proper…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…