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Q15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose? New City Catechism Q15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose? A: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.

Part 12: Faithful Tells Of His Adventures Pilgrim’s Progress Part 12: Faithful Tells Of His Adventures

News From Home Traveling companions Talk of the town Faithful’s escape “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar…and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be…[?]” (2 Peter 3:10-11)

Waylaid By Wanton Flattering tongue False promises Saved by the Word “Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol.” (Proverbs 5:5) Walking with eyes closed “I have made a covenant with my eyes…” (Job 31:1)

Job Offer From An Old Man Job Description Many Delights Salary All the world’s fine things Benefits Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Pride of life Steps For My Path: Would I take this job?

A Wretched Man! A tempting offer A telling tattoo Salary…or slavery? “Put off the old man with his deeds” (Colossians 3:9 KJV) Salary…or slavery? Hook in the flesh “Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death?” (Romans 7:24) Watch your back…

Moses Mauls… Jesus Saves A brutal beating Punishment for following the flesh No mercy! Almost finished Saved by a stranger Holes in his hands Steps For My Path: Why would He die for me? How should I live for him?

Grateful for God’s Power “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16)