Heidelberg Catechism Text, Proof Texts, and Appropriate Hymns Questions 101 – 120

37. Lord’s Day

Question 101

But may we swear reverently by the name of God?

Answer

Yes, when the magistrate requires it, or when it may be needful otherwise, to maintain and promote fidelity and truth to the glory of God and our neighbor’s good; for such an oath is grounded in God’s Word, (a) and therefore was rightly used by the saints in the Old and New Testaments. (b)

a I Bind My Heart This Tide Fealty https://youtu.be/JFx91v0Vw7U

O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee Stirling https://youtu.be/8I5w3mmX_Jw

b Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound New Britain https://youtu.be/Tq1qMwpvzZM

Blest Be the Tie That Binds Dennis https://youtu.be/IM-9Bf1_RxY

Christ and His Cross is All Our Theme Dundee – alt https://youtu.be/BaxzVp2MNmE

(a) Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.

Deuteronomy 10:20 Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.

Isaiah 48:1 “Listen to this, you descendants of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and come from the line of Judah, you who take oaths in the name of the Lord and invoke the God of Israel—but not in truth or righteousness—“

Hebrews 6:16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.

(b) Genesis 21:24 Abraham said, “I swear it.”

Genesis 31:53-54 May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob took an oath in the name of the Fear of his father Isaac. 54 He offered a sacrifice there in the hill country and invited his relatives to a meal. After they had eaten, they spent the night there.

Joshua 9:15, 19 Then Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath. 19 but all the leaders answered, “We have given them our oath by the Lord, the God of Israel, and we cannot touch them now.”

1 Samuel 24:22 So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

2 Samuel 3:35 Then they all came and urged David to eat something while it was still day; but David took an oath, saying, “May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!”

1 Kings 1:28-30 Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. 29 The king then took an oath: “As surely as the Lord lives, who has delivered me out of every trouble, 30 I will surely carry out this very day what I swore to you by the Lord, the God of Israel: Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”

Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you…

2 Corinthians 1:23 I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

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Question 102

May we swear by “the saints” or by any other creatures?

Answer

No, for a lawful oath is a calling upon God, that He, as the only searcher of hearts, may bear witness to the truth, and punish me if I swear falsely; (a) which honor is due to no creature. (b)

a Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound Warwick https://youtu.be/vC4MGXnSwR8

b

(a) 2 Corinthians 1:23 I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

Romans 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit—

(b) Matthew 5:34-36 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.

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38. Lord’s Day

Question 103

What does God require in the fourth commandment?

Answer

In the first place, God wills that the ministry of the Gospel and schools be maintained, (a) and that I, especially on the day of rest, diligently attend church (b) to learn the Word of God, (c) to use the holy sacraments, (d) to call publicly upon the Lord, (e) and to give Christian alms. (f) In the second place, that all the days of my life I rest from my evil works, allow the Lord to work in me by His Spirit, and thus begin in this life the everlasting Sabbath.7 (g)

a How Precious is the Book Divine Belmont https://youtu.be/qwH1IMUyeTY

Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak Holley https://youtu.be/r1NyRUNE1TY

b Lord Jesus, Think on Me St Bride https://youtu.be/v8Use1rX3gE

Lord, When Thou Didst Ascend on High Ward https://youtu.be/gOeEO2DRz3w

Let Us Break Bread Together Communion Spiritual https://youtu.be/WO5SYsNC-Hw

c Pour Out Thy Spirit From on High Hamburg https://youtu.be/nT9YcN5QiuU

d

e Take My Life and May it Be All to Thee https://youtu.be/Hbb-HeSM3Zs

f Son of God, Eternal Savior Supplication https://youtu.be/xXGzbHep0iU

g O Day of Rest and Gladness Mendebras https://youtu.be/0OOxGdQO_1U

(a) Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

2 Timothy 3:14-15 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

1 Corinthians 9:11, 13-14 If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? 13 Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? 14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

(b) Psalm 40:10-11 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly. 11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

Psalm 68:27 There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them, there the great throng of Judah’s princes, and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Acts 2:42, 46 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts…

(c) 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

1 Corinthians 14:29, 31 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

(d) 1 Corinthians 11:33 So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together.

(e) 1 Timothy 2:1-3, 8-11 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior… 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.

1 Corinthians 14:16 Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

(f) 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.

(g) Isaiah 66:23 From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come and bow down before me,” says the Lord.

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39. Lord’s Day

Question 104

What does God require in the fifth commandment?

Answer

That I show all honor, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother, (a) and to all in authority over me, (b) submit myself with due obedience to all their good instruction and correction, and also bear patiently with their infirmities, since it is God’s will to govern us by their hand. (c)

a O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved Alverstoke https://youtu.be/owliz5FOhU8

Shine Thou Upon us, Lord Yigal – Leoni https://youtu.be/vqaBz-L8mtg

Teach Me, My God and King St Andrew https://youtu.be/rSx8mmplP0o

Fight the Good Fight Mendon https://youtu.be/Ybykdu4OHWE

God Save Our Gracious Queen National Anthem – England https://youtu.be/A_8O4n7xr-s

b Glory be to Jesus Wem in Leidenstagen https://youtu.be/kDB-9zSggCc

c Lord of Life and King of Glory Siclian Mariners https://youtu.be/pc6JBHW-Ujk

Our Father, by Whose Name Rhosymedre https://youtu.be/MimsQtU-ccQ

God Bless Our Native Land America https://youtu.be/1kZyOZwVsvs

(a) Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.

Ephesians 6:1-5 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Colossians 3:18, 20-24 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 4:1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 20:20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

Exodus 21:17 Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.

Romans 13:1-7 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

b) Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Genesis 9:24-25 When Noah awoke from his wine and found out what his youngest son had done to him, 25 he said, “Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves will he be to his brothers.”

1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

c) Ephesians 6:4, 9 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

Colossians 3:19-21 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

Romans 13:2-3 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.

Matthew 22:21 “Caesar’s,” they replied.

Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

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40. Lord’s Day

Question 105

What does God require in the sixth commandment?

Answer

That I do not revile, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor either in thought, word, or gesture, much less in deed, whether by myself or by another, (a) but lay aside all desire of revenge; (b) moreover, that I do not harm myself, nor willfully run into any danger. (c) Wherefore also to restrain murder the magistrate is armed with the sword. (d)

a

b Strengthen for Service, Lord Ach Gott und Herr https://youtu.be/j2OJ_c9PicI

In Christ There is No East or West Bourne https://youtu.be/apF7NpipgOY

c Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Hermann https://youtu.be/uL064EPmXcA

Savior, When in Dust to Thee Litany https://youtu.be/O7AX2oStv-c

d Lord, While for all Mankind We Pray Burlington – alt https://youtu.be/oo1sHUOPOv0

Lord Jesus Christ, be Present Now Herr Jesu Christ https://youtu.be/8xYXmIOQwcc

(a) Matthew 5:21-22 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

Genesis 9:6 “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.”

(b) Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

Matthew 5:25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.”

Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”

(c) Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

Colossians 2:23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.

Matthew 4:7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” (Deuteronomy 6:16)

(d) Genesis 9:6 “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.”

Exodus 21:14 But if anyone schemes and kills someone deliberately, that person is to be taken from my altar and put to death.

Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”

Romans 13:4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Matthew 18:6-7 If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come!

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Question 106

But this commandment seems only to speak of murder?

Answer

No, but in forbidding murder God teaches us that He abhors its very root, namely, envy, (a) hatred, (b) anger, (c) and desire of revenge; and that in His sight all these are hidden murder. (d)

a Father, How Wide Thy Glory Shines Beatitudo – alt https://youtu.be/D6onLjlPNiA

b My Dearest Friends, in Bonds of Love Parting Hand https://youtu.be/ohwQIFADB7U

c So Let Our Lips and Lives Express Hamburg https://youtu.be/k_ODEN31P9k

We Praise Thee, O God! for the Son of Thy Love Revive Us Again https://youtu.be/S2j3qmmZcH4

d My Song is Love Unknown Love Unknown https://youtu.be/6v94kQBkcu0

All my Hope on God is Founded Michael https://youtu.be/XhPqiaS9gKI

Children of God, Lift Hearts to one Another Wlewyn https://youtu.be/PamCLrtiU_g

(a) Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Romans 1:29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips,

(b) 1 John 2:9, 11 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.

(c) James 1:20 …because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

James 2:13 …because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Galatians 5:19, 21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

(d) John 3:15 …that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.

James 3:16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…

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Question 107

But is this all that is required: that we do not kill our neighbor?

Answer

No, for in condemning envy, hatred, and anger, God requires us to love our neighbor as ourselves, (a) to show patience, peace, meekness, (b) mercy, (c) and kindness (d) toward him, and to prevent his hurt as much as possible; (e) also, to do good even unto our enemies. (f)

a Christ is Our Corner Stone Darwall’s 148^th https://youtu.be/zenWZSMbnGY

Thus Saith the First, The Great Command Germany https://youtu.be/XZERGi4lGYk

God, Who Touchest Earth with Beauty Bullinger https://youtu.be/z_Q8uoTGadg

b A Charge to Keep I Have Laban https://youtu.be/uNYbTGm_DgA

Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee Aletta https://youtu.be/yMsOOk8wQhk

Blest Are the Humble Souls That See Quebec https://youtu.be/xgfvq8ZpwMg

In Christ There is No East or West Gould https://youtu.be/c89K_SDtZEY

c Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy https://youtu.be/iQMASd8RQj4

d Blest Be the Tie That Binds Boylston https://youtu.be/9U0gh3JZZtM

Angel Voices, Ever Singing Angel Voices https://youtu.be/aLemOYxuEhU

O Praise Our God Today St Michael https://youtu.be/DCxdm8QheQY

e

f All People That on Earth Do Dwell Old 100^th https://youtu.be/UXX_3nWbpTc

Yield Not to Temptation Yield Not to Temptation https://youtu.be/Y3ZrEV4UTYc

Come Down, O Love Divine Down Ampney https://youtu.be/2v5wvJbvVQQ

(a) Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 22:39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.

Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

(b) Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Galatians 6:1-2 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Matthew 5:5, 7, 9 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

(c) Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

(d) 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Romans 12:10, 15 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

(e) Exodus 23:5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.

(f) Matthew 5:44-45 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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41. Lord’s Day

Question 108

What does the seventh commandment teach us?

Answer

That all unchastity is accursed of God,(a) and that we should therefore loathe it with our whole heart, (b) and live chastely and modestly, (c) whether in holy wedlock or single life. (d)

a

b Faith of Our Fathers! Sawston https://youtu.be/v7mEJURp_F0

c Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory Battle Hymn of the Republic https://youtu.be/i7RzDrbisxU

d We Join to Pray, With Wishes Kind Hand in Hand https://youtu.be/WmTE2hea6uU

(a) Leviticus 18:27-28 …for all these things were done by the people who lived in the land before you, and the land became defiled. 28 And if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it vomited out the nations that were before you.

(b) Jude 22-23 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.

(c) 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God…

(d) Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.

1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 27 I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. 8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. 9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 27 Are you pledged to a woman? Do not seek to be released. Are you free from such a commitment? Do not look for a wife.

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Question 109

Does God forbid nothing more in this commandment than adultery and such gross sins?

Answer

Since both our body and soul are temples of the Holy Spirit, it is His will that we keep both pure and holy; therefore, He forbids all unchaste actions, gestures, words, (a) thoughts, desires, (b) and whatever may entice thereto. (c)

a Take My Life, And Let it Be St Bees https://youtu.be/NvyD9q1-FxI

b

c Spirit of the Living God Fall Fresh on Me https://youtu.be/ifYPextv37s

(a) Ephesians 5:3-4 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

(b) Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

(c) Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit…

1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

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42. Lord’s Day

Question 110

What does God forbid in the eighth commandment?

Answer

God forbids not only such theft (a) and robbery (b) as are punished by the government, but God views as theft also all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we seek to get our neighbor’s goods, whether by force or by deceit, (c) such as unjust weights, (d) lengths, measures, (e) goods, coins, usury, (f) or by any means forbidden of God; also all covetousness (g) and the misuse and waste of His gifts. (h)

a More Love to Thee, O Christ More Love to Thee https://youtu.be/K2zULTlKnOg

b Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed At the Cross https://youtu.be/YXHc_4d9pHE

c The Hour of My Departure’s Come Mt Olivet https://youtu.be/pKe9t2NGGm8

d

e Sing to the Great Jehovah’s Praise Evangelist https://youtu.be/xSxPxJpawEY

f Who Shall Ascent Thy Heavenly Place Louvan alt https://youtu.be/HDDil1oxWJo

O God, Thou Faithful God Gott, du frommer Gott https://youtu.be/4C7cnZ6ZgrQ

g All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Fields https://youtu.be/MJ0qDuUgy0s

h Be Thou My Vision Slane https://youtu.be/SvIBlJD0exs

Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless St Agnes https://youtu.be/721y0jL5PS0

(a) 1 Corinthians 6:10 …nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

(b) 1 Corinthians 5:10 …not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.

Isaiah 33:2 Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

(c) Luke 3:14 then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.”

1 Thessalonians 4:6 …and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before.

(d) Proverbs 11:1 The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.

Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

(e) Ezekiel 45:9-10 “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: You have gone far enough, princes of Israel! Give up your violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing my people, declares the Sovereign Lord. 10 You are to use accurate scales, an accurate ephah and an accurate bath.

Deuteronomy 25:13-15 Do not have two differing weights in your bag—one heavy, one light. 14 Do not have two differing measures in your house—one large, one small. 15 You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

(f) Psalm 15:5 who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.

Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

(g) 1 Corinthians 6:10 …nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

(h) Proverbs 5:10 …lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich the house of another.

1 Timothy 6:10 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.

John 6:12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”

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Question 111

But what does God require of you in this commandment?

Answer

That I further my neighbor’s good where I can and may, deal with him as I would have others deal with me, (a) and labor faithfully, so that I may be able to help the poor in their need. (b)

a

b Take My Life, And Let it Be Savannah https://youtu.be/a7XcGXWxQAQ

Grace! ’tis a Charming Sound St Thomas https://youtu.be/EPE28zIvsYk

All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall Wenn wir in hochsten Noten https://youtu.be/x1DAKgvkk48

Father, Whate’er of Earthly Bliss Lystra https://youtu.be/W36Nl1N-dnc

(a) Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

(b) Ephesians 4:28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Philippians 2:4 …not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Genesis 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”

1 Timothy 6:6-7 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

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43. Lord’s Day

Question 112

What is required in the ninth commandment?

Answer

That I bear false witness against no one, (a) twist no one’s words, (b) be no backbiter or slanderer, (c) join in condemning no one unheard or rashly; (d) but that on pain of God’s heavy wrath, I avoid all lying and deceit (e) as the very works of the devil; (f) and that in matters of judgment and justice and in all other affairs, I love, speak honestly, and confess the truth; (g) also, insofar as I can, defend and promote my neighbor’s good name. (h)

a

b Who Shall Ascend Thy Holy Place Federal Street https://youtu.be/Ptl2Q-BnRrI

The Mighty God, The Lord Boylston https://youtu.be/fiqcGMHrj3c

c Lord, I am Vile, Conceived in Sin Hamburg https://youtu.be/SIbfp9mBgAo

d Blest is the Man Whose Softening Heart Grafenberg https://youtu.be/VsLd-SDcSdY

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Dulce Carmen https://youtu.be/BBfke3NBAr4

e Heal Us, Emmanuel, Hear Our Prayer Sudeley https://youtu.be/PzbuzDM3qB0

f

g Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown David’s Harp – alt https://youtu.be/0cKcVUMKf0I

Strengthen for Service, Lord Malabar https://youtu.be/WJli711SNhY

h A Charge to Keep I Have St Thomas https://youtu.be/7QJc29zXcmg

My Dear Redeemer and My Lord Missionary Chant https://youtu.be/R8KAdxM98zc

Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun Morning Hymn https://youtu.be/2vUIS99IT_Q

O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling Tidings https://youtu.be/eZzIiaMDQxs

(a) Proverbs 19:5, 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free. 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.

Proverbs 21:28 A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.

(b) Psalm 15:3 …whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others…

Psalm 50:19-20 You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit. 20 You sit and testify against your brother and slander your own mother’s son.

(c) Romans 1:29-30 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents…

(d) Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

(e) John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

(f) Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

Proverbs 13:5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.

(g) 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

(h) 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

John 7:24, 51 “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” 51 “Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him to find out what he has been doing?”

1 Peter 2:21, 23 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

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44. Lord’s Day

Question 113

What does the tenth commandment require of us?

Answer

That not even the least inclination or thought against any commandment of God ever enter our heart, but that with our whole heart we continually hate all sin and take pleasure in all righteousness. (a)

a Lord, How Secure my Conscience Was Heber https://youtu.be/IvWCapSIddY

Thy Presence, Gracious God, Afford Thy Presence https://youtu.be/b5DL8AhnWTw

How Good Is the God We Adore How Good https://youtu.be/-P3END84ouw

Oh, What Amazing Words of Grace Belmont https://youtu.be/8BDPJMO9U_k

(a) Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.”

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

James 1:14-15 …but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Matthew 15:11, 19-20 “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20 These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”

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Question 114

But can those who are converted to God perfectly keep these commandments?

Answer

No, but even the holiest men, while in this life, have only a small beginning of such obedience, (a) yet so that with earnest purpose they begin to live not only according to some, but according to all the commandments of God. (b)

a Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Softly and Tenderly https://youtu.be/pTEwgWFb4SA

Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness Confidence https://youtu.be/HHnfbs4rGr0

At Even, ere the Sun Was Set Abends https://youtu.be/-QCg6yE6Y4Q

Thy Way, O God, is in the Sea Elizabethtown https://youtu.be/qCMg9mSAv00

b Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat Dalehurst https://youtu.be/C3bP87uh1uw

That Man is Blest Who, Fearing God Meditation https://youtu.be/MC0hzcU0XrU

God of Grace and God of Glory CWV Rhondda https://youtu.be/mzxu3lElMgc

Ah! How Shall Fallen Man Kentucky https://youtu.be/NSXLMTUcdBk

Jehovah’s Perfect Law Haddam https://youtu.be/CaZ-1YcUDIE

(a) 1 John 1:8-10 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.

Romans 7:14-15 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.

1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part…

(b) Romans 7:22 …for in my inner being I delight in God’s law…

Psalm 1:2 …but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.

James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Job 9:2-3 “Indeed, I know that this is true. But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God? 3 Though they wished to dispute with him, they could not answer him one time out of a thousand.”

Psalm 19:13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

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Question 115

Why will God then have the ten commandments so strictly preached, since no man in this life can keep them?

Answer

First, that as long as we live we may learn more and more to know our sinful nature, (a) and so the more earnestly seek forgiveness of sins and righteousness in Christ; (b) second, that without ceasing we diligently ask God for the grace of the Holy Spirit, that we be renewed more and more after the image of God, until we attain the goal of perfection after this life. (c)

a Vain are the Hopes the Sons of Men Naomi https://youtu.be/EoQQ6VnsTe8

No, Not Despairingly Come I to Thee Kedron – Spratt https://youtu.be/Y4tDs62oeAE

My Sins, My Sins, My Savior Aule` https://youtu.be/42enICWsQiw

b I Thirst, Thou Wounded Lamb of God Sessions https://youtu.be/ac6QMtoVVs4

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Love Divine https://youtu.be/nvD0ZQY-e34

c Fight the Good Fight Niagara https://youtu.be/bBpJ7elBy1M

Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve Christmas https://youtu.be/ipjLCuGxKLw

Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart Today Ellers https://youtu.be/KLil5PbMhzM

(a) Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

(b) Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Romans 7:24-25 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.

(c) 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

Philippians 3:11-14 …and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

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Of Prayer

45. Lord’s Day

Question 116

Why is prayer necessary for Christians?

Answer

Because it is the chief part of thankfulness which God requires of us, (a) and because God will give His grace and Holy Spirit only to those who earnestly and without ceasing ask them of Him, and render thanks unto Him for them. (b)

a Father, Hear the Prayers We Offer Sussex https://youtu.be/g6wVVArRGLI

b Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare Horton https://youtu.be/anH_4_cNEiA

O God of Bethel, By Whose Hand Dundee https://youtu.be/TfjIhxy4Ajc

What a Friend We Have in Jesus Erie https://youtu.be/CmfbsQKRclk

Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray Purleigh https://youtu.be/eAialO-iMnE

(a) Psalm 50:14-15 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, 15 and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

(b) Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Luke 11:9-10, 13 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

1 Thessalonians 5:17 …pray continually…

Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

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Question 117

What belongs to such prayer which is acceptable to God and which He will hear?

Answer

First, that with our whole heart (a) we call only upon the one true God, who has revealed Himself to us in His Word, (b) for all that He has commanded us to ask of Him; (c) second, that we thoroughly know our need and misery, (d) so as to humble ourselves in the presence of His divine majesty; (e) third, that we be firmly assured (f) that notwithstanding our unworthiness, He will, for the sake of Christ our Lord, certainly hear our prayer, (g) as He has promised us in His Word. (h)

a Come, Thou Almighty King Italian Hymn https://youtu.be/SJax0cRvOcc

Sweet is the Memory of Thy Grace Plenary https://youtu.be/J9ODYnv9E6s

b Hark! the Song of Jubilee Mendelssohn https://youtu.be/GWiAQpmpY6A

Jesus, Wherever Thy People Meet Mendon https://youtu.be/KE-DSEprH0U

c Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire Merton https://youtu.be/vfH6PKO_RZQ

Kum ba Yah Kum ba Yah https://youtu.be/dAYhetMK_jc

God of Grace and God of Glory Mannheim https://youtu.be/Ls0eQqdQKEs

d Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us Dulce Carmen https://youtu.be/IEn8jdutqkM

e Come, We That Love the Lord St Thomas https://youtu.be/OH80qhy9NOg

Triumphant Lord, Thy Goodness Reigns Duke Street https://youtu.be/1nAi40p2FdM

O For That Tenderness of Heart Bemerton https://youtu.be/tQ2AHUWS0F0

f O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling Tidings https://youtu.be/eZzIiaMDQxs

Be Thou My Vision Slane https://youtu.be/SvIBlJD0exs

g Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now St Albinus https://youtu.be/uYSW2KqOzpE

Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare Savannah https://youtu.be/_Qc7twQUgWY

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy Beecher https://youtu.be/-AB3Z-uLE2I

h Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Languid Bullinger https://youtu.be/hgHGLM9EB0o

As Soon as I Heard My Father Say (St Agnes) St Agnes https://youtu.be/SwsXOJh76wk

Jesus Loves Me! This I Know Warner https://youtu.be/5DA9G35ea0M

(a) John 4:24 “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

(b) Revelation 19:10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”

John 4:22-24 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

(c) Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

1 John 5:14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

(d) 2 Chronicles 20:12 “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

(e) Psalm 2:11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.

Psalm 34:19 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all…

Isaiah 66:2 Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.”

(f) Romans 10:14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

James 1:6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

(g ) John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

John 16:23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

Daniel 9:17-18 “Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. 18 Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.”

(h )Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.

Luke 18:13 But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

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Question 118

What has God commanded us to ask of Him?

Answer

All things necessary for soul and body, (a) which Christ our Lord comprised in the prayer which He Himself taught us.

a For the Beauty of the Earth Raymer https://youtu.be/Oh1qoVMvX_g

Be Not Dismayed Whate’er Betide Martin https://youtu.be/5idnN_wbnik

Fight the Good Fight Pentecost https://youtu.be/ES5ctQ3sktw

Sweet Hour of Prayer Sweet Hour https://youtu.be/pUmGjTK_0Ww

(a) James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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Question 119

What is the Lord’s Prayer?

Answer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. (a)

a Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above Vater unser https://youtu.be/8WiZ6AP0C3I

O God of Bethel, By Whose Hand Green Hill https://youtu.be/g3BkjesA0GI

(a) Matthew 6:9-13 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

Luke 11:2-4 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.

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46. Lord’s Day

Question 120

Why did Christ command us to address God thus: “Our Father”?

Answer

To awaken in us at the very beginning of our prayer that childlike reverence for and trust in God, which are to be the ground of our prayer, namely, that God has become our Father through Christ, and will much less deny us what we ask of Him in faith than our parents refuse us earthly things. (a)

a We Plow the Fields and Scatter Dresden https://youtu.be/ZZTF7mZPxyg

Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers Brecon https://youtu.be/hLgwUWtPW6I

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus! Alleluia https://youtu.be/ca5m9V7OEFE

We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer Kremser https://youtu.be/sjT5pR7nYrM

(a) Matthew 7:9-11 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

Luke 11:11-13 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.

Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.

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