Johann a Lasco (1499-1560) What does the Fourth Commandment teach you? That on the Sabbath, I and my entire family would rest in the Lord who has ordained that for the well-being of my body and soul I may engage neither in physical labor, useless frivolity, vain activity, nor works of the flesh, but rather, … More The Emden Catechism (1554), Q/A 11

Daniel 7:1-28; 1 John 1:1-10; Psalm 119:153-176; Proverbs 28:23-24

Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16: “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in … More Tightening the Bible Belt’s Bible Belt (33)

Johann a Lasco (1499-1530) What does the Third Commandment teach you? That I may not desecrate the Lord God and his holy Name–including his Word, ordinances, and works–either by making light of them or by slandering them, but rather that, with all due reverence, I shall acknowledge, confess, preach, call upon praise, serve, and thank … More The Emden Catechism (1554), Q/A 10

Daniel 6:1-28; 2 Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:129-152; Proverbs 28:21-22

Johann a Lasco (1499-1560) What does the Second Commandment teach you? That I may not serve the Lord God outwardly by any images or any other imaginary deities, but only according to his precepts and ordinances, and that in our service of God we shall worship him in spirit and truth.

Daniel 4:1-37; 2 Peter 1:1-21; Psalm 119:97-112; Proverbs 28:17-18

Daniel 5:1-31; 2 Peter 2:1-22; Psalm 119:113-128; Proverbs 28:19-20

Johann a Lasco (1499-1560) What does the First Commandment teach you? That I would not put my trust in any idols or other creatures, but rather, that all the trust and confidence of my heart must only be in the one God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Johann a Lasco (1499-1560) How does God desire to be served according to these commandments (the Ten Commandments)? Since the Lord God, our Lawgiver, has perfectly created both body and soul to serve his glory, it is his will that we, with body and soul, would serve and obey him inwardly, outwardly, and perfectly in … More The Emden Catechism (1554), Q/A 7