Opening Prayer 10 Commandments Apostles Creed Lords Prayer

Opening Prayer

10 Commandments Apostle’s Creed Lord’s Prayer Baptism Holy Communion Office of the Keys/Confession

Books of the Bible

Law/Gospel Worksheet

Matthew 3: 1 -17

The Apostle’s Creed

What is a creed? (107) A statement of belief – from Latin credo which means “I believe”

Why is this called “The Apostle’s Creed”? It is a summary of what the first apostles taught about Jesus NOT because it was written by the apostles.

How does God reveal Himself to us? Nature & Conscience Natural Knowledge of God Bible Revealed Knowledge of God

Who is the only true God? (110) Triune God Triune and Trinity = “Three in One” Term not in Bible, but describes what the Bible teaches about God

Three persons, One God Father = Creator Son = Redeemer Spirit = Sanctifier

Triune God • Trinity • Three-in. One

Father Creator Son Redeemer Holy Spirit Sanctifier

Why do we call God “Father”? (113) Father of Jesus My Father

Why is He called “Maker”? (114) Made everything out of nothing in six days Creation

What is meant by “heavens and earth”? (115) Everything – if it exists, God made it

What does God do to take care of me? (133) Gives me what I need: food, clothing, home, family, work, rest Defends, Guards and Protects me

Assignment Memory Work

Closing Prayer