In Psalm 127, children are referred to as arrows in the hand of a warrior. As warriors, we should be prepared to aim those arrows in the correct direction. Starting today, we will look at a few Scripturally based questions and answers each week adapted from the Westminster Shorter Catechism to teach our children so that they can be "aimed" in the right direction. Take these truths to your children, grandchildren, classroom, and learn them yourself. Don't doubt the ability of little ones to understand theology, they understand more than we realize! Join us as we glorify our Maker by learning about Him and what He has made.
Who made you?
God.
What else did God make?
God made everything.
(Gen. 1)
Why did God make you and everything?
For his glory.
How do we glorify God?
We love Him and do what He says.
Why do we glorify God?
Because He deserves it.
Because He made us and He takes care of us.
(Deut. 5:33; Isa. 1:19; Jn. 14:23; 1 Jn. 5:3)
How many gods are there?
There is only one God.
How many persons is He?
3 persons
(Matt. 3:16-17, 2 Cor. 13:14, 1 Pet. 1:2)
What are they?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
(Matt. 3:16-17, 2 Cor. 13:14, 1 Pet. 1:2)
Where is God?
Everywhere!
(Ps.139:7-10, Jer. 23:24)
Can you see God?
No, but He always sees me.
(1 Jn. 4:12, Job 34:21, Prov. 15:3)
Does God know everything?
Yes! Nothing is hidden from Him.
(Ps. 44:21, Ps. 139:4, Heb. 4;13)
Can God do everything?
Yes! He does His will.
(Ps. 115:3, Ps. 135:6)
How do we learn to love and obey God?
By reading the Bible.
(Ps. 1:2, Matt. 4:4, 1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 3:16-17)
Who wrote the Bible?
Men guided by the Holy Spirit.
(Ex. 34:27, Isa. 34:16, 2 Pet. 1:21, Rev. 21:5)
Who were the first people?
Adam and Eve.
(Gen. 2:7, 22, 3:17, 20)
How were they made?
God made Adam from the dust of the ground, and Eve out of Adam's side.
(Genesis 2:7, 21-22)
What is a covenant?
An agreement between people.
What was the covenant between God and Adam?
A covenant of works.
(Gen. 2:15-17)
What did Adam have to agree to by that covenant?
Obey God perfectly.
(Gen. 2:15-17)
What did God promise in the covenant of works?
Reward Adam with life if he obeyed.
(Gen. 2:9)
What did God threaten in the covenant of works?
Punish Adam with death if he disobeyed.
(Gen. 2:16-17)
Did Adam keep the covenant of works?
No; he sinned against God.
(Gen. 3:6)