Memory Verse Program

Book 2

Bible Discoverers

Bible Followers

Bible Seekers

Bible Ambassadors

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Introduction

Dear Families of Cedar Springs,

It is a deep desire of our Children’s Ministry to help parents introduce Jesus to their children through this Scripture Memory Book. Our prayer is that you will use it as a starting point for developing a lifetime habit of scripture memorization for your child. We believe God will use scripture memory in his/her life in four specific ways.

1. To Know Christ. Scripture memory helps kids develop a relationship with Jesus by leading them to the verses that tell them the truth about themselves and God’s plan for their life. (Romans 6:23)

2. To Fight Sin. Most of us know that as we get older, the choices of life present themselves and temptation faces us at every turn. Scripture memory helps kids to “hide God’s Word in their hearts, so that they might not sin against Him”. (Psalm 119:11)

3. To Glorify God. Scripture Memory helps kids understand that they were put on this earth to glorify God in all they do. That means fellowship with Him in prayer and obedience to Him in action. Scripture can help them give glory to God in all they do. (Psalm 86:12)

4. To Know They are Loved. The Bible is God’s love letter to us. Scripture memory helps kids understand that God loves them so much that there is nothing that can separate them from His love through Jesus. (Romans 8:38-39)

May God bless you and your child as he/she memorizes His Word!

Together, CSPC Children’s Ministry

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Overview

The memory verses and questions are divided into three books, and then by sections.

Book One consists of two sections of memory verses & Catechism questions for children in Kindergarten through 1st grade.

Book Two consists of four sections which is intended for children in 2nd through 5th grade. Each section will highlight specific doctrines of the faith and corresponding verses for the child to memorize.

Book Three consists of two sections which is intended for children in 2nd through 5th grade after they have finished Book Two.

The following is the list of Books and Sections:

Book One Bible Allstars Bible Superstars Book Two Bible Discoverers Bible Followers Bible Seekers Bible Ambassadors

Book Three Bible Conquerors Bible Overcomers

•Each child is allowed to work at his/her own pace without a date of accomplishment. •Small rewards are given when the child says a verse or catechism question from memory at the Scripture Memory Table Sunday mornings. •Verses & questions are to be recited in the order they are in the book. •For every five verses or catechism questions memorized the child can pick something from the Treasure Box on Sunday mornings. •The goal is to complete (memorize) a section of verses and catechism questions before continuing on to the next section or book. •At the completion of each section, the child will earn special recognition and a special prize.

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................... 3 Overview........................................................................ 5 Section One: BIBLE DISCOVERERS God .......................................................................... .. 11 Jesus ........................................................................... 13 Salvation ...................................................................... 15 Scripture / The Word .................................................... 17 Love ............................................................................. 19 Romans Road. ............................................................. 21 Catechism Questions …………………………………………………………………23 Section Two: BIBLE FOLLOWERS

Relying on God's Promises .......................................... 33 Trust / Faith.................................................................. 35 Prayer .......................................................................... 37 The Holy Spirit ............................................................. 39 Christian Living ............................................................ 41 The Good News of Jesus ............................................. 43 Catechism Questions………………………………………………………………….45

Section Three: BIBLE SEEKERS

Reliance on God's Resources ...................................... 55 Being Jesus' Disciple ................................................... 57 Growing in Jesus ......................................................... 59 Relying on God's Promises .......................................... 61 Jesus ........................................................................... 63 God's Word .................................................................. 65 Catechism Questions …………………………………………………………………67

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Section Four: BIBLE AMBASSADORS

Salvation ...................................................................... 77 Christian Growth .......................................................... 79 Fellowship.................................................................... 81 Forgiveness/Salvation ................................................. 83 Obedience ................................................................... 85 Peace ......................................................................... 87 Catechism Questions ……………………………………………………………….89

Books of the Bible……………………………………………………………………………99 Apostles Creed……………………………………………………………………………….101 The 10 Commandments/Lord's Prayer……………………………….103

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Section One

Bible Discoverers

Do your best to present yourself

to God as one approved,

a worker who has no need

to be ashamed, rightly

handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

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God

Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth! Isaiah 40:28 The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.

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Jesus John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

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Salvation John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Galatians 2:19b-20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become the children of God, . . . Ephesians 2:8,9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

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Scripture / The Word Psalm 119:11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Matthew 4:4 But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” John 15:7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

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Love 1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us.

1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

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Romans Road Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 5:8 But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 10:9 Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

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Catechism Questions

1. Q. What is the sinful nature that we inherit from Adam called? A. Original sin.

2. Q. Can anyone go to heaven with this sinful nature? A. No. Our hearts must be changed

before we can believe in Jesus and go to heaven.

3. Q. What is this change of heart called? A. The new birth or regeneration.

4. Q. Who can change a sinner’s heart?

A. The Holy Spirit alone.

5. Q. How then, can you be saved? A. By the Lord Jesus Christ through the

covenant of grace.

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6. Q. Did Jesus ever sin? A. No. He lived a sinless life.

7. Q. How could Christ suffer? A. Christ, the Son of God, became a man

so that he could obey and suffer in our place.

8. Q. What kind of life did Christ live on

earth? A. A perfect life of obedience, service

and suffering.

9. Q. What kind of a death did Jesus die? A. The painful and shameful death of the cross.

10. Q. What is meant by the atonement? A. Jesus died in our place.

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11. Q. How does God justify you? A. God forgives all my sins and accepts me as righteous through Christ.

12. Q. How does God sanctify you?

A. God makes me more and more holy in heart and conduct.

13. Q. What must you do to be saved?

A. I must repent of my sin, believe in Christ, and live a godly life.

14. Q. How do you repent of your sin?

A. I must be sorry for my sin, and hate it and turn away from it.

15. Q. Why must you hate and turn away

from your sin? A. Because God hates sin.

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16. Q. What does it mean to believe in Christ? A. To trust in Christ alone for my salvation.

17. Q. How can you get the help of the Holy Spirit? A. God has told us to pray for the Holy Spirit’s help.

18. Q. How long ago did Christ die?

A. About two thousand years ago.

19. Q. Before Christ came, how did believers show their faith? A. By offering the sacrifices God asked.

20. Q. What did these sacrifices represent?

A. Christ, the Lamb of God, who would come to die for sinners.

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Section Two

Bible Followers

Follow God’s example,

therefore, as dearly

loved children. Ephesians 5:1

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Relying on God’s Promises Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Psalm 37:4,5 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him and he will do this.

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Trust / Faith Proverbs 3:5, 6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing and hearing through the word of Christ. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

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Prayer

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

1 John 5:14-15 This is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us-whatever we ask-we know that we have what we asked of him.

Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

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The Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, you are bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

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Christian Living

John 14:21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

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The Good News of Jesus

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned-every one - to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

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Catechism Questions

1. Q. How is Christ your prophet? A. Christ teaches me the will of God.

2. Q. How is Christ your priest?

A. Christ died for my sins, and continues to pray for me.

3. Q. How is Christ your king?

A. Christ rules over me, the world, and Satan, and he defends me.

4. Q. How many commandments did God

give Moses on Mount Sinai? A. Ten Commandments.

5. Q. Why should we obey the Ten

Commandments? A. Because we love God and He is our

Creator, Savior and King.

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6. Q. What do the first four

commandments teach? A. What it means to love and serve God.

7. Q. What do the last six commandments

teach? A. What it means to love and serve my neighbor.

8. Q. Who is your neighbor?

A. Everybody is my neighbor.

9. Q. Is God pleased with those who love and obey Him? A. Yes. God says, “I love them that love

me.”

10. Q. Is God displeased with those who do not love and obey him? A. Yes. “God is angry with the wicked

every day.”

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11. Q. What does the first commandment teach you?

A. To worship the true God, and Him only.

12. Q. What does the second commandment teach you? A. To worship God only as He commands, and not to worship God by using statues or pictures.

13. Q. What does the third commandment teach you? A. To treat God’s name, word and works with reverence (respect).

14. Q. What does the fourth commandment teach you?

A. To work six days and keep the Sabbath day holy.

15. Q. What does the fifth commandment teach you? A. To love and obey my parents.

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16. Q. What does the sixth commandment teach? A. Not to take anyone’s life unjustly and

not to sin when I am angry.

17. Q. What does the seventh commandment teach you? A. To be pure in heart, language and conduct and to be faithful in marriage.

18. Q. What does the eighth commandment teach you? A. Not to take anything that belongs to someone else (no stealing).

19. Q. What does the ninth commandment teach you? A. Never to lie, but to tell the truth at all

times.

20. Q. What does the tenth commandment teach you? A. To be content with whatever God chooses to give me.

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Section Three

Bible Seekers

But seek first the kingdom

of God and his righteousness,

and all these things

will be added to you. Matthew 6:33

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Reliance on God’s Resources (Strength, Grace, Faithfulness) Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Being Jesus’ Disciple Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

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Growing in Jesus

James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

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

Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O mortal man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful; and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability. But with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

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Relying on God’s Promises Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think according to the power at work within us. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. 2 Timothy 2:13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 1 Samuel 15:29 He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind.

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Jesus

John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”

Philippians 2:7,8 …but (Christ) emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Hebrews 12:2 …looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

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God’s Word

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of God will stand forever. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

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Catechism Questions

1. Q. What is prayer? A. Prayer is praising and talking to God, giving

thanks for all his blessings, and asking him for the things he has promised in the Bible.

2. Q. In whose name should we pray?

A. Only in the name of Christ.

3. Q. What did Christ give us to teach us about prayer? A. The Lord’s Prayer.

4. Q. What is the Lord’s Prayer?

A. The Lord’s Prayer is “Our Father which is 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.”

5. Q. What does it mean to pray, “hallowed be thy name”? A. We are asking God to help us and others to

respect and honor him.

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6. Q. What does it mean to pray “Thy kingdom come”? A. We are asking God to bring more and more

people to hear, believe and obey his gospel.

7. Q. What does it mean to pray “Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven”? A. We are asking God to make us able and willing to serve him on earth just as he is served in heaven.

8. Q. What does it mean to pray “Give us this day our daily bread”? A. We are asking God to provide us with all that we really need.

9. Q. What does it mean to pray “and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”? A. We are asking God to forgive our sins for

Christ’s sake, and to make us willing to forgive others.

10. Q. What does it mean to pray “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”?

A. We are asking God to keep us from being tempted and to make us strong enough to resist when we are tempted.

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11. Q. What are the two sacraments believers participate in at church? (A sacrament is a visible sign of an inward spiritual reality as a way of remembering what Christ has done for us)

A. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

12. Q. What is the sign used in baptism? A. Washing with water.

13. Q. What does this washing with water

represent? A. That we are united with Christ by cleansing through his blood.

14. Q. Into whose name are we baptized?

A. Into the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

15. Q. What does baptism call you to be?

A. A true follower of Christ.

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16. Q. What sign is used in the Lord’s Supper?

A. Eating bread and drinking wine to remember the suffering and death of Jesus.

17. Q. What does the bread represent? A. Christ’s body sacrificed for our sins.

18. Q. What does the wine represent?

A. Christ’s blood shed for our sins.

19. Q. Who may rightly partake of the Lord’s Supper?

A. Those who repent of their sins, and trust in Christ, live a godly life, and profess their faith before the Church.

20. Q. What did Jesus say about little children?

A. Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

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Section Four

Bible Ambassadors

Therefore, we are

ambassadors for Christ,

God making his appeal

through us. We implore you

on behalf of Christ,

be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

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Salvation John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

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Christian Growth Galatians 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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Fellowship Galatians 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

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Forgiveness/Salvation Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 1 Peter 2:24 “He Himself bore our sins” in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; “by His wounds you have been healed.” John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Acts 4:12 And there is Salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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Obedience

John 6:28-29 Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” James 4:7,8 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Philippians 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or arguing.

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Peace Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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Catechism Questions

1. Q. Did Christ remain in the grave after his resurrection?

A. No. He rose bodily from the grave on the third day after his death.

2. Q. Where is Christ now?

A. In heaven, ruling his kingdom and interceding for us.

3. Q. Will the Lord Jesus come again? A. Yes! He will return to judge the world on the last day.

4. Q. What happens to believers when they die?

A. We will go to be with the Lord forever.

5. Q. What happens to unbelievers when they die? A. They will be eternally punished and separated from God forever.

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6. Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.

7. Q. What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?

A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.

8. Q. What do the Scriptures principally teach?

A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.

9. Q. What is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.

10. Q. Are there more gods than one? A. There is but one only, the living and true God.

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11. Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead?

A. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

12. Q. How did God create man? A. God created man, male and female,

after his own image in knowledge, righteousness and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

13. Q. What is sin? A. Sin is the breaking of the law of God.

14. Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression?

A. Yes.

15. Q. What did the fall bring mankind? A. The fall brought mankind sin and misery.

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16. Q. What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer?

A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executes the offices of a prophet, of a priest and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.

17. Q. How does Christ execute the office of a prophet?

A. Christ executes the office of a prophet in revealing to us by his Word and Spirit the will of God for our salvation.

18. Q. How does Christ execute the office of a priest?

A. Christ executes the office of a priest in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us.

19. Q. How does Christ execute the office of a king?

A. Christ executes the office of a king in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

20. Q. For whom did Christ obey and suffer? A. For all whom God the Father gave to Christ.

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21. Q. Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?

A. Christ’s humiliation consisted in his: 1. Being born in a low condition. 2. Made under the law. 3. Living on earth.

4. Death on the cross. 5. Being buried for a time.

22. Q. Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation? A. Christ’s exaltation consists in his:

1. Rising from the dead. 2. Ascending into heaven. 3. Sitting at God’s right hand.

23. Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein he pardons all our sins and accepts us as righteous in his sight.

24. Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of God’s free grace, whereby we are received into the family of God.

25. Q. What is sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed as a new creation in Christ after the image of God and are enabled more and more to die unto sin and live unto righteousness.

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Books of the Bible

Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi

New Testament Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation

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The Apostles Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

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The Ten Commandments

1. You shall have no other gods before me.

2. You shall not make for yourself a carved image.

3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and your mother.

6. You shall not murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10. You shall not covet.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy 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 lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

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Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church 9132 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 693-9331 www.cspc.net