>We discussed these two questions yesterday, I just forgot to post them. If you haven't noticed, the Catechism is following, roughly, the outline of the Apostles Creed. The framers of the Heidelberg Catechism (mainly Zacharias Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus) were geniuses when it comes to pedagogy! Question #33: Why is he called God's "only Son" … Continue reading >Catechism #33 & 34

>I think these questions do a great job of explaining the three offices of Christ as Prophet, Priest and King, and how those offices are paralleled in those who are 'in Christ'. The boys, especially Caleb, have commented several times how much they like doing this devotionally. I would recommend DeYoung's book, The Good News … Continue reading >Catechism #31 & 32

>Question #29: Why is the Son of God called "Jesus," meaning "savior"?Answer: Because he saves us from our sins. Salvation cannot be found in anyone else; it is futile to look for any salvation elsewhere (Matt. 1:21; Heb. 7:25; Isa. 43:11; John 15:5; Acts 4:11-12; 1 Tim. 2:5).Question #30: Do those who look for their … Continue reading >Catechism #29 & 30

>These two questions were great, and I loved sending the boys off to school today with these thoughts rattling around in their brain pans.Question # 27: What do you understand by the providence of God?Answer: Providence is the almighty and ever present power of God by which he upholds, as with his hand, heaven and … Continue reading >Catechism #27 & 28

>We talked about this question both Thursday and Friday. I think, to date, it's my favorite of the catechism.Question #26: What do you believe when you say,"I believe in God, the Father Almighty,creator of heaven and earth"?Answer: That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven and earth and … Continue reading >Catechism #26