Baptism
Luther says baptism works through this simple element combined with God's word.
What is a water
Jesus taught this prayer when his disciples asked him this question
What is "Lord teach us to pray"
The first part of the creed focuses on this person of the trinity.
who is God the Father
What is the 1st Commandment
Jesus first shared Holy Communion during this special meal
What is the Last Supper / Passover meal
Baptism marks us with the sign of this shape
What is the cross
Give us this day our daily
What is Bread
He suffered under this Roman governor
Who is Pontius Pilate
This commandment reminds us that words about God matter and we shouldn't use god's name carelessly
What is the 2nd Commandment
In communion, the bread reminds us of this
What is Christ's body
At Jesus baptism, this descended like a dove
Who is the Holy Spirit
This petition asks for forgiveness and reminds us to forgive others
What is "Forgive us our trespasses / sins"
This phrase means Jesus rose from the dead
What is "On the third day he rose again."
this commandment tells us to honor our parents and other authorities
What is the 4th commandments
In communion, the cup reminds us of this
What is Christ's blood
Baptism is not something we earn, it is a sign of this free gift from God.
What is grace
This final petition asks God to protect us from temptation and danger
What is Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
This part reminds us that the church is made up of all believers everywhere
What is the holy catholic church / communion of saints.
Luther explained this commandment as not only avoiding stealing, but helping neighbors improve and protect this
What is their property or income
Lutherans believe Jesus is truly this in the Holy communion
What is truly present.
In Luther’s Small Catechism, baptism means that this person in us should be drowned daily through repentance and die with all sins and evil desires.
Who is the old Adam?
Luther explains this petition by saying God certainly gives daily bread even without our prayer, but we ask to recognize it and receive it with thanksgiving.
What is “Give us this day our daily bread”?
According to Luther’s explanation of the Third Article, the Holy Spirit does this—calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth.
What is the work of the Holy Spirit?
Luther teaches that this commandment is about more than murder—it also calls us to help and support our neighbor in every physical need.
What is the Fifth Commandment?
According to Luther’s Small Catechism, the words “given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins” show the chief benefit of this sacrament.
What is forgiveness of sins / life and salvation?