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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)
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 home church government, society over us to bless us.
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
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 honor and obey 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 honor and obey our parents and others in authority. ONE EXCEPTION IF THEY TELL US TO SIN AGAINST GOD
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.
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 created in 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 created in 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’s chance to come to God, to know Jesus and to serve Him.
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 through representatives in the government. The government’s right to punish by death is called capital punishment.
Respect for Human Life The child of God cannot agree to … personal vengeance taking the law into one’s own hands abortion killing an unborn child killing to end suffering active euthanasia suicide killing oneself
Respect for Human Life Anything that destroys the health of the body God created Drugs/alcohol abuse, drunkenness, improper eating habits Examples:
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 Drugs/alcohol abuse, drunkenness, improper eating habits Examples: Hatred, which is murder in the heart.
WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO
