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)

Opening Prayer

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 over us to bless us. homechurchgovernment, society

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 7 Remember 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 4 For 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

OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD GOD’S REPRESENTATIVES

Ephesians 6:1-3 Children and Parents 1 Children, 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 17 Obey 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 1 Everyone 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. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For 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. 4 For 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. 5 Therefore, 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 tohonorandobey our parents and others in authority.

Acts 5:29 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!

Our Attitude Toward God’s Representatives God expects us tohonorandobey our parents and others in authority. ONE EXCEPTION IF THEY TELL US TO SIN AGAINST GOD

THE ATTITUDE OF GOD’S REPRESENTATIVES TOWARD US

Ephesians 6:4 4 Fathers, 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 todiscipline/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.

GOD GIVES HUMAN LIFE FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE

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 regainthe 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.

WE ARE TO HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE

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 4 For 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 killing an unborn child killing to end suffering taking the law into one’s own hands abortion active euthanasia suicidekilling oneself

Respect for Human Life Anything that destroys the health of the body God created Examples: Drugs/alcohol abuse, drunkenness, improper eating habits

1 John 3:15 15 Anyone 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 Examples: Drugs/alcohol abuse, drunkenness, improper eating habits Hatred, which ismurderin the heart.

WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO

Ephesians 4:26 and "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

What God Wants Us To Do Instead of bearing grudges and plotting vengeance, forgive Just as God, for Christ’s sake, has forgivenyou. REMEMBER THE KINDNESS OF JESUS!

Acts 10:38 [You know] 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

Remember the Kindness of Jesus JESUS … helpedAlwaysthose in need.

1 John 3:16 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

What God Wants Us To Do JESUS … helpedAlwaysthose in need. Evenlaid down His life for us who were His enemies.

Galatians 6:10 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

What God Wants Us To Do JESUS … helped Always those in need. Evenlaid down His life for us who were His enemies. So we will also want tohelpandbe a friend to anyone in need, bothfellow believers

Romans 12:20 20 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

What God Wants Us To Do JESUS … helped Always those in need. Evenlaid down His life for us who were His enemies. So we will also want tohelpandbe a friend to anyone in need, bothfellow believers and evenour enemies.

His Word in My Life Agree or Disagree: Smoking, drinking or eating too much is just like committing suicide.

His Word in My Life Explain why it is okay for someone in the military to kill an enemy on the field of battle.

Agree or Disagree: Entertainment media (i.e. Video Games and movies) which glorify murder are nothing to worry about.

His Word in My Life Explain what is wrong with this statement: “The reason using illegal drugs is so terrible is that it can eventually break up a relationship.”

Closing Prayer Help me remember the importance of life. Sometimes it seems so cheap and useless...and that's the way some people treat their lives. But you've told me that life is important. All human lives are important because now is the only time we have to come to know you and without you, we're lost. I don't want that for anyone and neither do you. Use me to show your love to someone else. Help me to continue to learn your Word throughout my whole life. Use it to bless me and keep me yours. Thank you for children, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters and all those you've given to bless me here. In Jesus' name. Amen.

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 1.Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. 2.Study carefully questions in the Catechism. 3.Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. 4.Memorize the Sixth Commandment and “What Does This Mean?” 5.Memorize these Bible passages: Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Romans 12:20 – “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.” 6. Complete Worksheet #20 and have parents correct.

Key Truths Lesson Twenty God wants us to honor and obey his representatives in the _______________, the _______________, and the _______________, except when they command us to _______________ God. Human life is precious because it a person's only chance to come to _______________. The Bible says abortion is _______________ an unborn child. Since life is so important, we'll want to _______________ those in any need.

Key Truths Lesson Twenty God wants us to honor and obey his representatives in the HOME, the CHURCH, and the GOVERNMENT, except when they command us to DISOBEY God. Human life is precious because it a person's only chance to come to KNOW JESUS. The Bible says abortion is KILLING an unborn child. Since life is so important, we'll want to HELP those in any need.