Posts with the tag “rebuild-renew-knowing-god”

QUESTION: Who is the Redeemer?ANSWER: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself. WARM-UPHave you ever been led ast...  Read More

QUESTION: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?ANSWER: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from ...  Read More

QUESTION: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?ANSWER: No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against his righteous law, and God is right...  Read More

QUESTION:  What is idolatry?ANSWER: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.WARM-UPWhat are some common ways we look for me...  Read More

QUESTION:  What is sin?ANSWER: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—result...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQuestion 15- What is sin?ICEBREAKER ACTIVITYActivity: Make two markers on the floor with tape or other objects. Make the distance between the two significant. Each family me...  Read More

Type your new text here. QUESTION: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?ANSWER: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; an...  Read More

QUESTION:  Did God create us unable to keep his law?ANSWER: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQuestion- Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?ICEBREAKER ACTIVITYThis week’s family devotional focuses on one way that all of humanity is connected to each other!Everyo...  Read More

QUESTION: Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?ANSWER: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.WARM-UPCo...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQuestion- Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?ICEBREAKER QUESTIONWhich Olympic sport is your favorite to watch? If you could snap your fingers and be in the Olympics, w...  Read More

Note: Each of the following categories (Old Self, New Self, and World) will have one question for each commandment. Depending on group interest, time, or strategy, you might only use the ninth command...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQuestion 12 - What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?ICEBREAKER ACTIVITYWhat is your favorite holiday? Do you have a specific memory of celebrating that h...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQuestion 11 - What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?ICEBREAKER ACTIVITYGive each person a piece of paper and a pen (little ones may need adult...  Read More

QUESTION: What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?ANSWER: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even ou...  Read More

QUESTION:  What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?ANSWER: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve th...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQ: What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?A: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in worship of God. Fifth, that we love and honor our father an...  Read More

QUESTION: What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?ANSWER: First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not wo...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQ- What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?A- First, that we know God as the only true God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry. Third, that we tre...  Read More

QUESTION: What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?ANSWER: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on th...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQuestion 8 - What is the law of God as stated in the 10 commandments?ICEBREAKER QUESTIONWhat are some rules or laws you can think of that impact your life everyday?ACTIVITYG...  Read More

Question:  What does the law of God require?Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What ...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONQ: What does the law of God require?A: That we love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves.ICEBREAKER QUESTIONSPlay “Would yo...  Read More

Question: How can we glorify God?Answer: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.  WARM-UPWe often equate obedience with something that has...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONHow can we glorify God?ICE BREAKER Go around and tell each other your ‘favorites’. Favorite food, actor, movie, place, team or anything that you love!READ DEUTERONOMY 11:1-1...  Read More

QUESTIONWhat else did God create?ANSWERGod created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good. Everything flourished under his loving rule. In what ways can your environment b...  Read More

QUESTIONHow and why did God create us?ANSWERGod created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God shoul...  Read More

Question:How many persons are there in God?Answer:There are three persons in the one true and living God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and g...  Read More

Question:What is God?Answer:God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONWhat else did God create?ICE BREAKER If you could create a new flavor of ice cream or sorbet what flavor would you create and what would you call it?FAMILY ACTIVITY Pick one...  Read More

Question: What is our only hope in life and death?Answer:That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ. Have you ever had the opportu...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONHow and why did God create us?PLAY A FUN FAMILY ACTIVITYMirror Charades:Mirror charades is basically the same game as charades, except two people get up to act out a word or...  Read More

Begin with these icebreaker questions:What is something you are looking forward to? Why?Read 2 Corinthians 13:5-14Some context (read aloud to your family) - This is written from Paul to the church at ...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONWhat is God?BEGIN WITH THIS ICEBREAKER QUESTIONIf you could spend a day with any person who has ever lived, who would it be? What questions would you ask them? ACTIVITYHave ...  Read More

NEW CITY CATECHISM QUESTIONWhat is our only hope in life and death?BEGIN WITH A FAMILY GAMEGo on a color scavenger hunt! Design your own or use one or more of these printables. This activity may cater...  Read More