pilgrim people

We will go over the questions from the Introduction to Venema's book, But for the Grace of God. Don't forget to bring your written answers to these questions.

The High School Catechism class with Pastor Brown will be studying the Canons of Dort and doctrines of grace over the next nine weeks. Along with reading the Canons, we will read Cornelis Venema's book on the Canons, But for the Grace of God.

Studying the Canons will be a great opportunity for us to understand more about God and his ways. The doctrines of grace teach us about God's holiness and sovereignty, as well as his infinite love for his children. My prayer is that this class will produce thoughtful discussions and, most importantly, help us mature as Christians as we marvel at the greateness and grace of God.

Homework to be turned in on February 22

(HC = Heidelberg Catechism)

•I. Memorize HC QQ.1, 2, 3-5, 21, 27, 60, 65, 66, 69, 75 and the names of all the books of the Bible.

•II. Read HC Lord’s Day 46 and answer the following questions:

•A. Read Matthew 6.5-15. Why should we address God the Father in prayer?

•B. Read Romans 8.15-17 and Galatians 4.4-7. How can we know that we are children of God? How does this comfort us?

•C. How can we be certain that God hears our prayers?

•D. Read John 17. What can we learn from Jesus’ prayer about how we should pray?

High School Catechism Class
Homework to be turned in on January 11

(HC = Heidelberg Catechism)

•I. Memorize HC QQ.1, 2, 3-5, 21, 27, 60, 65, 66, 69, 75 and the names of all the books of the Bible.

•II. Read HC Lord’s Day 44 and answer the following questions:

•A. Read Philippians 4.11-13 and 1 Timothy 6.6-10, 17-19. What is covetousness? What is the opposite of covetousness?

•B. The Westminster Larger Catechism Q.147 asks, “What are the duties required in the tenth commandment?” Answer: “The duties required in the tenth commandment are, such a full contentment with our own condition, and such a charitable frame of the whole soul toward our neighbor, as that all our inward motions and affections touching him, tend unto, and further all that good which is his.” Q.148 then asks, “What are the sins forbidden in the tenth commandment?” Answer: “The sins forbidden in the tenth commandment are discontentment with our own estate; envying and grieving at the good of our neighbor, together with all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his.”

Provide three or four examples of how this applies to your life specifically.

•C. Read Ephesians 2.10. Why should we try to keep the law of God?

•D. How does the law of God help us in our sanctification?

Homework to be turned in on Dec 14

(HC = Heidelberg Catechism)

•I. Memorize HC QQ.1, 2, 3-5, 21, 27, 60, 65, 66, 69

•II. Read HC Lord’s Day 43 and answer the following questions:

•A. Give some specific examples of how one can break the Ninth Commandment. (Please do not quote the catechism; rather, answer in your own words.)

•B. Read Romans 1.28-30; Colossians 4.6; and 1 Peter 2.21, 23; 3.9; 4.8. What is the opposite of backbiting and slander? Provide some examples common to daily life.  

•C. Is it ever appropriate to lie? Why or why not? Provide some examples and defend your answer from Scripture.

•D. Read John 14.6; 17.17-19; and Ephesians 4.25. Why should we love and confess the truth?