Definitions
What is prayer?
Talking to God
When will God deliver us from all evil?
When he takes us to be with him in heaven.
How do we show love to God according to the 1st Commandment?
Fear, love, and trust in him above all things
What are the two main festivals in the church year calendar?
Christmas and Easter
How often should we pray?
Whenever we have something to thank or praise God for, or whenever we need his help or forgiveness.
What are we saying about our prayers when we end them with the word, "Amen"?
"Yes, it shall be so!"
We are confident that God hears and answers our prayers.
How do we keep God's name holy?
By speaking God's Word faithfully and living according to it.
The gospel motivates us to show love. Where is the gospel found?
In God's Word and the sacraments (Baptism and the Lord's Supper)
What purpose do God's Commandments serve for the believer?
Guide
They show how we can love God and our neighbor out of thanks for what God has done for us.
What are confession and absolution?
Confession: Acknowledgment of one's sins
Absolution: An announcement of forgiveness
Jesus defines the mission of his Church (and each Christian) in Matthew 28:19-20. Recite it.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Why do we pray for God to give us daily bread?
So that we receive his gifts with thanksgiving and rely on him every day.
How do we show love to our neighbor according to the 5th Commandment?
Don't hurt or harm them, but help and befriend them in every bodily need.
What spiritual means does the Holy Spirit use to increase our faith?
The means of grace
(The gospel in Word and sacrament)
What do we call a pastor to do in our congregation?
Preach and teach God's Word and administer the sacraments publicly
What is a Sacrament?
(3 things)
A sacred act that 1) is instituted by Christ; 2) consists of an earthly element connected with God's Word; 3) offers the forgiveness of sins.
What do we mean when we call God "Our Father"?
(2 things)
He created us.
He adopted us by redeeming us through Jesus.
How do we show love to God according to the 3rd Commandment?
Treat his Word like it is holy and gladly hear and learn it
What is the emphasis of the Non-Festival half of the Church Year?
The teachings of Jesus and what it means to follow him
Why does Jesus give the Ministry of the Keys?
To deliver forgiveness to penitent sinners, and to call impenitent sinners to repentance so that they can receive forgiveness
Romans 3:23-24 describes the working of law and gospel. Recite it.
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
Why is the Second Petition sometimes called the "Mission Petition"?
When God's kingdom comes, he brings people to faith and causes them to grow in faith.
How do we show love for our neighbor according to the 8th Commandment?
Don't tell lies about them or give them a bad name, but defend them, speak well of them, and take their words and actions in the kindest possible way.
How does our worship pattern serve God's people?
It puts the gospel in Word and Sacrament (means of grace) front and center so the Holy Spirit can do his work of creating and strengthening faith.
Recite 1 John 1:8-9, which describes the penitent and the impenitent sinner.