Key Truth Review Lesson #22 Lesson Twenty-Two Since God ________________ all things, he has the power to give us what we need. If I'm not happy with God's

Key Truth Review Lesson #22

Lesson Twenty-Two Since God ________________ all things, he has the power

to give us what we need. If I'm not happy with God's gifts to me I am _________________ and ______________ . Those are sins by themselves and lead to ___________________. God wants us to help others keep what he has ________________ them. God doesn't want us to use our words to tell _______________ about others, ________________ them or give them a bad ________________. Instead, we should ________________ others and speak ________________ of them and take their words and actions in the ________________ possible way.

Key Truth Answers Lesson twenty-two Since God OWNS all things, he has the power to

give us what we need. If I'm not happy with God's gifts to me I am DISCONTENT and GREEDY. Those are sins by themselves and lead to STEALING. God wants us to help others keep what he has GIVEN them. God doesn't want us to tell LIES about others, BETRAY them or give them a bad NAME. Instead, we should DEFEND others and speak WELL of them and take their words and actions in the BEST possible way.

LESSON 23

GOD’S WILL FOR HIS PEOPLE

(PART VI)

Opening Prayer

THE NINTH AND TENTH

COMMANDMENTS

God’s Will for His People (Part VI)

The Ninth and Tenth Commandments

summarized:

Do not covet.

1 Timothy 6:6-10

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we

brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of

it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with

that. 9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a

trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men

into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of

all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered

from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.


Coveting is

Having a sinful desire for anything we shouldn’t have.

James 1:14-15

14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is

dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has

conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown,

gives birth to death.


Coveting is Having a sinful desire for anything we shouldn’t

haveWhy God is so concerned about our thoughts:

Sinful thoughts lead to sinful actions.

Hebrews 13:5

5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content

with what you have, because God has said,

"Never will I leave you;

never will I forsake you.“



have.Why God is so concerned about our thoughts


God wants us to be Content with what we have.

Psalm 37:4

4 Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of your heart.



have.Why God is so concerned about our thoughts:



Why Christians can be content:

God will give us what we need.

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all

these things will be given to you as well.



have.Why God is so concerned about our thoughts:



Why Christians can be content:

God will give us what we need. We already have God Himself as our greatest Treasure.

Philippians 4:11b-13 I have learned to be content whatever

the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

WHAT THE 10 COMMANDMENT

S TEACH US

What the 10 Commandments

Teach Us

1. Concerning

salvation,

which we

need:

Romans 3:20

20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by

observing the law; rather, through the law we become

conscious of sin.


Teach Us

1. Concerning

salvation,

which we

need:

a. We cannot be saved by our own works.

Romans 3:23-24, 28

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and

are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that

came by Christ Jesus. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified

by faith apart from observing the law.


Teach Us

1. Concerning

salvation,

which we

need:

a. We cannot be saved by our own works.b. We are saved by faith alone. Christ obeyed the Law for us.


Teach Us

1. Concerning

salvation,

which we

need:

a. We cannot be saved by our own works.b. We are saved by faith alone. Christ obeyed the Law for us.

2. Concerning

sanctification,

which we

want:

Matthew 5:48

48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.


Teach Us

1. Concerning

salvation,

which we

need:a. We cannot be saved by our own

works.b. We are saved by faith alone. Christ obeyed the Law for us.

2. Concerning

sanctification,

which we

want:

a. God has set high standards for His redeemed people.

Philippians 2:12-13

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not

only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--

continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13

for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his

good purpose.


Teach Us

1. Concerning

salvation,

which we

need:a. We cannot be saved by our own

works.b. We are saved by faith alone. Christ obeyed the Law for us.

2. Concerning

sanctification,

which we

want:

a. God has set high standards for His redeemed people.b. He gives us the power to lead a sanctified life.

OUR GOAL

AS

CHRISTIANS

Our Goal as Christians

OS

The “Non-spiritual” or

“Natural” PersonOS = Our “Old Self”, or sinful

nature

NS

OS NS OS

The Less Mature or “Worldly”

Christian

The “Spiritual” or More Mature

ChristianNS = Our “New Self”,

that loves to serve God

Sinful lifestyle, dominated by the Old Self, a life of discord and frustration.

Godly lifestyle, dominated by the New Self, a life of peace and joy.

Personal Faith and

Justification

Sanctification and

Spiritual Growth

“You were taught … to put off your old self … and to put on the new self.” (Ephesians 4:22-24) (see also 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 and Hebrews 5:11-6:2)

WHY CHRISTIANS WANT TO GROW

SPIRITUALLY

1 Corinthians 10:31

31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Why Christians Want to Grow Spiritually

1. God is honored and glorified by our lives.

Psalm 1:1-3 1 Blessed is the man

who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.



2. We are blessed personally as we grow.

Galatians 6:2

2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.




3. Fellow believers are helped and served.

Matthew 5:16

16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they [unbelievers] may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.




3. Fellow believers are helped and served.

4. Unbelievers are attracted to Jesus by our lives.

HOW GOD HELPS CHRISTIANS MATURE IN

THEIR LIFE OF SANCTIFICATION

1 Peter 2:2

2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

How God Helps Christians mature in Their Life of

Sanctification

1. He urges us to regularly use His Word and Sacrament for spiritual food.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17pray continually;

How God Helps Christians Mature in Their Life of

Sanctification


2. He urges us to pray regularly to seek His will and Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 10:24-25

24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

How God Helps Christians Mature in Their Life of

Sanctification


2. He urges us to pray regularly to seek His will and Holy Spirit.

3. He urges us to worship regularly with our fellow Christians.

LEARNING TO “BREATHE

SPIRITUALLY” EVERY DAY

1 John 1:8-9

8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Learning to “Breathe Spiritually” Every Day

EXHALE(AFTER

SINNING)

1. Confess sin and trust God for its payment and forgiveness.

Proverbs 28:13

13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.


EXHALE(AFTER

SINNING)

1. Confess sin and trust God for its payment and forgiveness.2. Turn away from sin and back to God (repentance).

Romans 6:13

13Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness.


EXHALE:(AFTER

SINNING)


INHALE:(AFTER

CONFESSING)

1. Surrender control of our lives to Jesus and trust Him.

Romans 6:11,4

11In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.


EXHALE:(AFTER

SINNING)


INHALE:(AFTER

CONFESSING)

1. Surrender control of our lives to Jesus and trust Him.2. Begin immediately to live in joy and thankfulness.

His Word in My Life Agree or Disagree: Because every

Christian has a new man, a real Christian will think about and do more good things than bad.

His Word in My Life Explain why this statement is true:

because every person is born with a sinful nature, every Christian is capable of committing any sin.

His Word in My Life Evaluate: When one of the comic

sections in the newspaper pictures a person with a devil on one shoulder nudging him to do something bad and an angel on the other shoulder telling him to do something good, this is a good picture of the struggle that goes on in us between the sinful nature and the new heart.

His Word in My Life What did you like about this year?

Closing PrayerI thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them.

2. Study carefully questions #117-144 in the Catechism.

3. Memorize these Bible passages:

Romans 3:23-24 – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

Romans 6:11 – “Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

Romans 6:4 – “We were buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”

Hebrews 13:5 - “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

4. Complete Worksheet #23. and have parents correct.

Key Truths Lesson Twenty-Three ________________ is having a sinful desire

for something we shouldn't have. We can be content because God has promised us all we ________________. Jesus ________________ all the commandments for us. We are saved by ________________ in him. God gives us power to live a ________________ life as we grow in faith.

Key Truths Lesson twenty-three COVETING is having a sinful desire for

something we shouldn't have. We can be content because God has promised us all we NEED. Jesus OBEYED all the commandments for us. We are saved by FAITH in him. God gives us power to live a SANCTIFIED life as we grow in faith.

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