key truth review lesson #19 lesson nineteen god gave us his name (told us about himself) so we could...
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Key Truth Review Lesson #19
Lesson Nineteen God gave us his name (told us about
himself) so we could CALL on him in every trouble, PRAY to him, PRAISE him and give THANKS to him. Trusting in something other than God's Word is called SUPERSTITION. Sabbath means REST. Jesus gives us rest, that is, FORGIVENESS. Now we can WORSHIP him any and every day. As we hear God's word in worship, it's the same as listening to JESUS.
Key Truth Answers Lesson Nineteen God gave us his name (told us about himself) so
we could _______________ on him in every trouble, _______________ to him, _______________ him and give _______________ to him. Trusting in something other than God's Word is called _______________ . Sabbath means _______________ . Jesus gives us rest, that is, _______________ . Now we can _______________ him any and every day. As we hear God's word in worship, it's the same as listening to _______________ .
LESSON 20
GOD’S WILL FOR HIS PEOPLE
(PART III)
Opening Prayer
God’s Will for His People (Part III)
The Second table of the Law says:
Love your neighbor
The Fourth Commandment
Honor your father and mother that it may go well
with you and you may enjoy long life on the
earth.
GOD’S
REPRESENTATIVES
God’s Representatives
God places His representatives in
over us to bless us.
home church government, society
Ephesians 6:2-3
2"Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
God’s Representatives
Through His representatives in the home He gives us:
food, clothing, shelter, love, religious training, education
Hebrews 13:7
7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
God’s Representatives
Through His representatives in the home He gives us:
food, clothing, shelter, love, religious training, education
Through His representatives in the church He gives us:
God’s Word and Sacraments
Romans 13:4
4For he [the government] is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
God’s Representatives
Through His representatives in the home He gives us:
food, clothing, shelter, love, religious training, education
Through His representatives in the church He gives us:
God’s Word and Sacraments
Through His representatives in the government He gives us:
protection, freedoms, social order
OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD GOD’S
REPRESENTATIVES
Ephesians 6:1-3
Children and Parents
1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2"Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
Hebrews 13:17
17Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Romans 13:1-7 Submission to the Authorities
1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.
Our Attitude Toward God’s Representatives
God expects us to
honorandobey
our parents and others in authority.
Acts 5:29
29Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!
Our Attitude Toward God’s Representatives
God expects us to
honorandobey
our parents and others in authority.
ONE EXCEPTION
IF THEY TELL US TO SIN
AGAINST GOD
THE ATTITUDE OF GOD’S
REPRESENTATIVES TOWARD US
Ephesians 6:4
4Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Proverbs 13:24
24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
The Attitude of God’s Representatives Toward
Us
God expects parents to
discipline/train
their children. They will do this if they
LOVE
them.
His Word in My Life Evaluate: Some parents or
teachers lose their tempers very easily. When we know this, it is fun to see if we can do something to get them to “blow their stacks.”
His Word in My Life Agree or Disagree: God wants us
to obey, but we can’t honor government officials who are dishonest or immoral.
His Word in My Life Agree or disagree: A Christian
child will be glad when he is disciplined.
His Word in My Life Mary’s parents are seldom home
and show little concern for her. She tells you that because they don’t care for her, she feels she doesn’t have to obey them. What do you say to her?
His Word in My Life Evaluate: George said, “I think it’s
stupid that the government says I have to wear a seat belt in my car, so I’m not going to do it.”
The Fifth Commandment
You shall not
murder.
GOD GIVES HUMAN LIFE FOR
A SPECIAL PURPOSE
Genesis 9:6
6 "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man.
God Gives Human Life For a Special Purpose
Man was createdin the image of God.
Isaiah 55:6
6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
God Gives Human Life For a Special Purpose
Man was createdin the image of God.
A lifetime is a person’s chance to
regain the image of God.
To end someone’s life is to end one’schance to come to God, to know Jesus
and to serve Him.
WE ARE TO HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE
Psalm 119:73 73 Your hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
Respect for Human Life
We are to have great respect for human live because
God has made everyone for Himself, for His purposes.
Psalm 31:15 15 My times are in your hands;
deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
Respect for Human Life
We are to have great respect for human live because
God has made everyone for Himself, for His purposes.
God is the only one with the right to end human life.
Romans 13:4 4For he [the government] is God's servant
to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
Respect for Human Life
We are to have great respect for human live because
God has made everyone for Himself, for His purposes.
God is the only one with the right to end human life.
He may carry out this right through
representatives in the government.
Matthew 26:52 52"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus
said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
Respect for Human Life
We are to have great respect for human live because
God has made everyone for Himself, for His purposes.God is the only one with the right
to end human life.
He may carry out this right throughrepresentatives in the
government.The government’s right to punish by death is calledcapital punishment.
Respect for Human Life
The child of God cannot agree to …personal
vengeance
killing an unborn childkilling to end
suffering
taking the law into one’s own hands
abortion
active euthanasiasuicide killing oneself
Respect for Human Life
Anything that destroys the health of the body God created
Examples:
Drugs/alcohol abuse, drunkenness, improper eating habits
1 John 3:15
15Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him.
Respect for Human Life
Anything that destroys the health of the body God created
Examples:
Drugs/alcohol abuse, drunkenness, improper eating habits
Hatred, which is
murder
in the heart.
WHAT GOD
WANTS US
TO DO
Ephesians 4:26 and 32
26"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
What God Wants Us To Do
Instead of bearing grudges and plotting vengeance,
forgive
Just as God, for Christ’s sake, has
forgiven you.
REMEMBER THE KINDNESS OF JESUS!
Acts 10:38
[You know] 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
Remember the Kindness of Jesus
JESUS …
helped
Always those in need.
1 John 3:16
16This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
What God Wants Us To Do
JESUS …
helped
Always those in need.
Even laid down His life
for us who were His enemies.
Galatians 6:10
10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
What God Wants Us To Do
JESUS …helped
Always those in need.
Evenlaid down His life
for us who were His enemies.
So we will also want to
helpandbe a friend toanyone in need,
bothfellow believers
Romans 12:20
20On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
What God Wants Us To Do
JESUS …helped
Always those in need.
Evenlaid down His life
for us who were His enemies.
So we will also want to
helpandbe a friend toanyone in need,
bothfellow believers
and even our enemies.
His Word in My Life Agree or Disagree: Smoking,
drinking or eating too much is just like committing suicide.
His Word in My Life Explain why it is okay for someone
in the military to kill an enemy on the field of battle.
Agree or Disagree: Entertainment media (i.e. Video Games and movies) which glorify murder are nothing to worry about.
His Word in My Life Explain what is wrong with this
statement: “The reason using illegal drugs is so terrible is that it can eventually break up a relationship.”
Closing PrayerHelp me remember the importance of life. Sometimes it seems so cheap and useless...and that's the way some people treat their lives. But you've told me that life is important. All human lives are important because now is the only time we have to come to know you and without you, we're lost. I don't want that for anyone and neither do you. Use me to show your love to someone else. Help me to continue to learn your Word throughout my whole life. Use it to bless me and keep me yours. Thank you for children, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters and all those you've given to bless me here. In Jesus' name. Amen.
ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK
1. Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them.
2. Study carefully questions 63-86 in the Catechism.
3. Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section.
4. Memorize the Sixth Commandment and “What Does This Mean?”
5. Memorize these Bible passages:
Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Romans 12:20 – “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.”
6. Complete Worksheet #20 and have parents correct.
Key Truths Lesson Twenty God wants us to honor and obey his
representatives in the _______________ , the _______________ , and the _______________ , except when they command us to _______________ God. Human life is precious because it a person's only chance to come to _______________ . The Bible says abortion is _______________ an unborn child. Since life is so important, we'll want to _______________ those in any need.
Key Truths Lesson Twenty God wants us to honor and obey his
representatives in the HOME, the CHURCH, and the GOVERNMENT, except when they command us to DISOBEY God. Human life is precious because it a person's only chance to come to KNOW JESUS. The Bible says abortion is KILLING an unborn child. Since life is so important, we'll want to HELP those in any need.