Helping you see Jesus as the Good, the True, and the Beautiful
Question: “Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?” Answer (Kids in bold): “Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.” Memory Verse: “As it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no…
Question: “What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments? Answer (Kids in bold): “Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.” Memory Verse: “If you really fulfill…
Question: “What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?” Answer (Kids in bold): “Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely…
Question: “What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments? Answer (Kids in bold): “Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love and…
Question: “What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments? Answer (Kids in bold): “First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and…
Question: “What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments? Answer (Kids in bold): “You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall…
Question: “What does the law of God require? Answer (Kids in bold): “Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done. “ Memory…
Question: “How can we glorify God? Answer (Kids in bold): “We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.“ Memory Verse: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 Commentary: As…
Question: “What else did God create? Answer (Kids in bold): “God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.” Memory Verse: And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. . . – Genesis 1:31 Commentary: This question…
Question: “How and why did God create us? Answer (Kids in bold): “God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory. “ Memory…
Question: “How many persons are there in God? Answer (Kids in bold): “There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.” Memory Verse: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ…
Question: “What is God?” Answer (Kids in bold): “God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.” Memory Verse: There is none like you…
Question: “What is our only hope in life and death?” Answer (Kids in bold): “That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.” Memory Verse: For none of us lives to himself, and none of us…
See all of our New City Catechism resources in one page! During 2019, We are going to go through the New City Catechism one question a week. This post is intended to introduce you to this catechism, show some of the features we’ll see, and give you some ideas for using…