Catechism Questions
What is our only hope in life and death?
That we are not our own but belong to God.
Who is God?
God is the creator of everyone and everything.
What is the 1st Commandment?
Put God first. (Or, that we know God as the only true God.)
What is the 6th Commandment?
Don’t murder. (Or, that we do not hurt or hate our neighbor.)
Who was commanded to build an ark?
Noah
Who is the Redeemer?
The only Redeemer is Jesus Christ!
How can we glorify God?
By loving Him and by obeying His commands and law.
What is the 2nd Commandment?
No fake gods. (Or, that we avoid all idolatry.)
What is the 7th Commandment?
Keep your marriage promise. (Or, that we live purely and faithfully.)
How many days did it take for God to create the world?
6 days.
How many persons are there in God?
There are three persons in God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Is there any way to escape God’s punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?
Yes, God unites us to himself by a Redeemer.
What is the 3rd Commandment?
Respect God’s name. (Or, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence.)
What is the 8th Commandment?
Don’t steal. (Or, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else.)
What is ONE spiritual practice that helps us grow closer to God? (Hint: We talked about these last week in chapel)
Prayer | Bible Study | Fellowship | Service | Gratitude
What is idolatry?
Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the creator.
How and why did God create us?
God created us male and female in His own image to glorify Him.
What is the 4th Commandment?
Rest and worship. (Or, that on the Sabbath Day we spend time in worship of God.)
What is the 9th Commandment?
Don’t lie. (Or, that we do not lie or deceive.)
What do we call the carved images that people would worship during Bible times?
Idols
What does the law of God require?
That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves.
Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?
Since the fall, no human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly.
What is the 5th Commandment?
Honor parents. (Or, that we love and honor our father and mother.)
What is the 10th Commandment?
Don’t be jealous. (Or, that we are content, not envying anyone.)
How did God make a way for Moses to escape from the Egyptians?
He split the Red Sea