Catechism Memory for March 17

Middle School Memory:

Q1. What should we who believe in Jesus as our Savior do?

A. We should show our thankfulness to Him in every part of our lives.

Q2. How can we show this thankfulness?

A. We can show this thankfulness in our thoughts and words and deeds.

Q3. Why is such thankfulness necessary for us?

A. Thankfulness brings glory to God who sent Jesus to save us.

Q4. What other blessing does much thankfulness give?

A. It shows us that we have a true and saving faith in Jesus.

Q5. Can other people also be blessed by our thankful lives?

A. Yes, by our words and deeds we may lead others to seek Jesus as their Savior.

High School Memory:

1. What does God require in the first commandment?

That as much as I love my soul’s salvation, I flee all idolatry and superstition, and so acknowledge, trust and honor God as the only God. (1 Corinthians 8:4-6)

2. What does God require in the second commandment?

That we make no image of God, but worship him only as he has taught us in his word. (Acts 17:29)

3. What does God require in the third commandment?

That instead of profaning or abusing the name of God, we always call upon him reverently, so that he may be rightly confessed, worshiped and praised in our words and deeds. (Psalm 19:14)

4. Does God, then, forbid the use of oaths?

No. When oaths are used in the courts or elsewhere to confirm the truth to God’s glory, he honors such a witness. This is clearly taught in the Old and New Testaments. (Romans 1:9)