Sometimes I drop the ball in posting from the catechism. Sometimes I drop the ball in actually working through it with the boys. This time, unfortunately, it has been the later. With Spring Break, we lost all rhythm and structure, including our devotional life together. Here is the last few questions we discussed early this … Continue reading Catechism #83-85

>As we've been working through this study, I actually decided to skip Q80 with the boys. It definitely reflects the time it was written.Question #80: How does the Lord's Supper differ from the Roman Catholic Mass?Answer: The Lord's Supper declares to us that our sins have been completely forgiven through the one sacrifice of Jesus … Continue reading >Catechism #80-82

>Some how, I got behind in posting the questions we've been discussing. Honestly, these questions are a little over their heads. We are, however, plugging away and laying a good foundation for later discussions.Question #75: How does the Lord's Supper remind you and assure you that you share in Christ's one sacrifice on the cross … Continue reading >Catechism #75-79

>This was a great discussion with the kids, and one in which I had to apologize for not having them baptized as infants.Question #72: Does this outward washing with water itself wash away sins?Answer: No, only Jesus Christ's blood and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sins ( Matt. 3:11; 1 Pet. 3:21; 1 … Continue reading >Catechism #72-74

>I haven't been posting much on the blog recently. That is in part due to being overly busy and in part due to a total lack of motivation. Ah, winter, please end soon. Anyway, I have enjoyed working on the Catechism with the boys.I should say, probably should have said it a long time ago, … Continue reading >Catechism #69-71