Commandments 1-5
What is the first commandment? (Give the meaning for double the points)
You shall have no other gods.
What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
What is the Sixth Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not commit adultery.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.
What is the first part of the Divine Service?
The Invocation
What is the last part of the Divine Service?
The Benediction
Who died on the cross to redeem the world?
Jesus Christ
What is the Second Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
What is the Seventh Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not steal.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.
What is the reason we praise God?
Various acceptable answers, but should be about Jesus Christ on the Cross.
What Sacrament is being focused on in the Service of the Sacrament?
The Lord's Supper
How many creeds does the Church have?
Three. Apostles, Nicene and Athanasian.
What is the Third Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
What is the Eighth Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.
What are the three major Scripture readings in the Divine Service?
Old Testament Reading, Epistle Reading and the Gospel Reading
What is another name for the Lord's Supper?
Communion, The Eucharist, Sacrament of the Altar, The Breaking of the Bread and many others.
What is an Introit?
A psalm usually spoken or sung responsively between the pastor and congregation.
What is the Fourth Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
Honor your father and your mother.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
What is the Ninth Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.
Since God does not need money, why does the Church collect an offering?
Pay bills, support the earthly ministries of the congregation and provide for a pastor.
Why do we pray the Lord's Prayer and not another prayer which the pastor has prepared?
What is John 3:16-17?
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
What is the Fifth Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not murder.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.
What is the Tenth Commandment? (Give the meaning for double points)
You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not entice or force away our neighbor’s wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and do their duty.
What is the purpose of the sermon?
To expound or explain on the Holy Scripture.
Why does it matter that the body and blood of Jesus are really in the Lord's Supper?
These words, “Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,” show us that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given us through these words. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.
What is a Sacrament?
A sacrament has three parts;
1. It gives the forgiveness of sins
2. It was instituted by God
3. It has a physical element