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2014 CONFIRMATIONWORKBOOK

by Rev. Gil Franke

Trinity Lutheran ChurchSealy, TX

Student:

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, SEALYCONFIRMATION CLASS SCHEDULE – 2014

(with revision)We will still meet after the service each Sunday, with snacks provided byparents on a rotation schedule. We will need at least an hour for each class, notincluding snack time!

DATE DEVOTIONS LESSONSPSALM 119

March 30 1-8 (ALEPH) Open Discussion: The Catechism

April 6 9-16 (BETH) 1 & 2

April 13 17-24 (GIMEL) 3 & 4

April 20 EASTER No Class

April 27 25-32 (DALETH) 5 & 6

May 4 & 11 IRELAND No Class

May 18 33-40 (HE) 7 & 8

May 25 41-48 (WAW) 9 & 10 & 11

June 1 WEDDING No Class

[REVISED SCHEDULE] – We have made a procedural change in confirmation class. Instead of a“Confirmation Lite summer school lecture” style, we are now doing a “Catechism 101 Lab” sessioneach Sunday after church. Pastor Franke is kinda slow, but it didn't take him long to realize hisexpectations were unrealistic!!! Our plan now is to do one lesson a Sunday, reading the Bible passagesand answering the questions in class. Students will be expected to Memorize the Confirmation andBible verses assigned before the class session, but they will not have to fill in the work sheets. {“Yea!Hurrah! Atta way to go!”} Of course, this means we will continue until the lessons are completedaccording to the following revised schedule. {Boo! Hisss! No way!} But you will learn so much morethis way, and we will be through before Thanksgiving! {“Well, OK. In that case, we can handle it.}

We are also modifying our opening devotion so that class will be started sooner. We will just have anopening prayer instead of the responsive Psalm reading, Lord's Prayer, Creed, and Luther's Evening /Morning prayers.

June 8 8

June 15 9

June 22 10

June 29 Make up session after the picnic

July 6 11

July 13 12

July 20 13

July 27 14

August 3 15

August 10 No Class – Trinity Lutheran BBQ

August 17 16

August 24 17

August 31 18

September 7 19

September 14 20

September 21 21

September 28 22

October 5 23

October 12 No Class – Austin County Fair

October 19 24

October 26 25

November 2 26

November 9 27

CONFIRMATION CLASS OUTLINE

LESSON TITLE SUBJECT MATTER

1 OUR CREATOR The First Article

2 OUR PRESERVER Psalm 145:15-16

3 THE FALL Commandments 1, 2, and 3

4 THE LAW The Close and Purpose

5 LIFE Commandments 4 and 5

6 SEX Commandment 6

7 GOODS Commandments 7 and 8

8 RIGHTS Commandments 9 and 10

9 OUR REDEEMER The Second Article

10 OUR TEACHER John 1:17-18

11 OUR LORD Galatians 2:20

12 OUR SANCTIFIER The Third Article

13 OUR COMFORTER Ephesians 4:3-6

14 ETERNAL LIFE John 17:24

15 REACH OUT! The Means of Grace

16 NEW BIRTH Baptism

17 NEW BODY Baptism

18 THE POWER OF DEATH Confession and Absolution

19 RENEWED LIFE The Lord's Supper

20 RENEWED STRENGTH The Lord's Supper

21 FAMILY LIFE Introduction and the First Petition

22 OUR FATHER'S WORD The Second and Third Petitions

23 OUR FATHER'S CARE The Fourth Petition

24 OUR BROTHER'S GIFT The Fifth Petition

25 THE SPIRIT'S POWER The Sixth and Seventh Petitions and Concl.

26 MY CONGREGATION Trinity Lutheran History and Practice

27 MY COVENANT Confirmation and Review

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 01"OUR CREATOR"

The First Article

CATECHISM: The First Article and Explanation

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Genesis - Ruth

READING: Genesis chapters 1 and 2

BIBLE VERSES: #277 - "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him." -- Psalm 37:5

#317 - "Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." -- Galatians 4:6

EXPLANATION: pages 102-110, questions # 86 - 98

1. What did God create on the first day?

2. What did God create on the second day?

3. What did God create on the third day?

4. What did God create on the fourth day?

5. What did God create on the fifth day?

6. What did God create on the sixth day?

7. How did God create people?

8. Why did God create people?

9. Why did God make people male and female?

10. Why did God give Eve to Adam?

11. What did God do on the seventh day?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 02"OUR PRESERVER"

Psalm 145:15-16

CATECHISM: Review the First Article and Explanation

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: 1 Samuel - Esther

READING: Job chapters 38 and 39

BIBLE VERSES: # 351 - "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible." -- Hebrews 11:3

# 367 - "The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your and and satisfy the desires of every living thing." -- Psalm 145:15-16

EXPLANATION: pages 110 – 119, questions # 99 - 113

1. What did God mean by asking Job all these questions about the world and its creatures?

2. What mystery of God's creation as he describes it in Job 38 and 39 fascinates you the most?

3. Read Matthew 10:29-31. What is the most important creature God has made?

4. Read Genesis 50:15-21. Joseph realized that God can turn something that seems bad to us, into something good. How did God use Joseph's brothers' jealousy to do something good?

5. Psalm 91 expresses a believer's trust in God. According to verse 15, where will God be when we are in trouble and call to him for help?

6. What does Psalm 50:15 say we are to do when God answers our prayers?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 03"THE FALL"

Commandments 1, 2, and 3

CATECHISM: Commandments 1, 2, and 3 and Explanations

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: 1 Samuel - Esther

READING: Genesis chapter 3

BIBLE VERSES: # 49 - I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols." -- Isaiah 42:8

# 104 - "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." -- Psalm50:15

# 116 - Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. -- Hebrews 10:25


1. What did the serpent say would happen when Adam and Eve ate the fruit? (vs. 5)

2. What happened to the good relationship of trust that the man and woman had with God when they had eaten the fruit? (vs. 10)

3. What happened to the relationship the man and the woman had with each other after they had eaten the fruit? (vs. 12)

4. What two things did God curse as a result of the first sin? (vss. 14, 17)

5. What effect did the first sin have on women? (vs. 16)

6. What effect did the first sin have on men? (vss. 17-19)

7. What good thing did God do for the man and woman after their sin?

8. The first three commandments deal with the relationship between people and

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CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 04

"THE LAW"The Close and Purpose

CATECHISM: The Close of the Commandments and Explanations

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Job - Song of Solomon

READING: Exodus 20:1-21 and Deuteronomy 5:1-22

BIBLE VERSES: # 263 - "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins." -- Ephesians 2:1

# 271 - "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes." -- Romans 1:16


THE USES OF THE LAW: 1. Curb -- to prevent great outbreak of sin in the world.2. Mirror -- to show us our sin and need for the Savior.3. Rule -- to teach us how God wants us to live by his will.

1. According to Exodus 20:5, why should we not worship other gods?

2. According to Exodus 20:6, why should we keep God's commandments?

3. Read James 2:10. How well does God want us to keep his law?

4. Can a person keep the law of God well enough to escape God's wrath?

5. We talk about two kinds of sin, original and actual. Use your maroon catechism on pages 98 and 99 to define them.

ORIGINAL SIN --

ACTUAL SIN --

6. Where is the only place we can find forgiveness for our sins? (see Acts 4:10-12 and John 3:16)

7. What are the two main teachings of the Bible?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 05

"LIFE"Commandments 4 and 5

CATECHISM: Commandments Four and Five and Explanations

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Isaiah - Daniel

READING: Ephesians 6:1-6:9 and Romans 13:1-7

LEARN BY HEART: The Summary of the LawFirst Table -- "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment." -- Matthew 22:37-38.

Second Table -- "And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." -- Matthew 22:39-40

EXPLANATION: pages 74-80, Questions # 48 - # 54

1. Where does the gift of life come from? (Genesis 2:7)

2. From Ephesians 6:4, what responsibility has God given to parents in regard to their children?

3. According to Ephesians 6:7, when you serve, honor, and obey anyone in authority over you, you are really serving, honoring, and obeying whom?

4. Who besides God has the right to take someone's life? (see Romans 13:4)

5. Why has God given the right to take life to the one named in question 4?

6. Read Matthew 5:21-22. Why is hatred like murder?

7. Read Matthew 5:23-24. How is being reconciled to your brother (or sister) like helping and supporting him or her in physical need?

CONFIRMATION CLASS Lesson A- 06"SEX"

Commandment 6

CATECHISM: Commandment Six and Explanation

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Hosea - Micah

READING: Ephesians 5:21-33 and Matthew 5:27-32

LEARN BY HEART: # 173 - "At the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.' For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." -- Mark 10:6-9

# 184 - "Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander." -- Matthew 15:19

# 188 - "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praise-worthy - think about such things." -- Philippians 4:8

# 189 - "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." -- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

EXPLANATIONS: pages 81-85, questions # 55 - 58

1. To what relationship does God compare the relationship of husband and wife in Ephesians 5:21-33?

2. How should a wife submit to her husband according to Ephesians 5:24?

3. How should a husband love his wife and what should he be willing to do for his wife according to Ephesians 5:25?

4. What is it in a relationship such as husband to wife that makes it possible to see each other "withoutstain or blemish, but holy and blameless" as St. Paul writes in Ephesians 5:27?

5. Read Matthew 5:27-30. What is lust like?

6. Read Matthew 5:31-32. How long does God want a marriage to last?

7. If a couple gets a divorce and either one remarries, Jesus says that person commits adultery. What does this tell us about God's view of divorce?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 07"GOODS"

Commandments 7 and 8

CATECHISM: Commandments Seven and Eight and Explanations

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Nahum - Malachi

READINGS: Genesis 14:11-24Luke 19:1-27

LEARN BY HEART: # 202 - "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but hasno pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?" -- 1 John 3:17

# 206 -- "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you." -- Matthew 18:15

EXPLANATION: pages 85 - 89, questions # 59 - 62

1. What did Abraham do to help his nephew Lot (Genesis 14:11-24)?

2. In Genesis 14:23, why did Abraham refuse to keep any of the goods he had rescued for the kings?

3. What did Zacchaeus plan to do about the things he had stolen from others after he came to know God's love in Jesus (Luke 19:1-10)?

4. Read Luke 19:11-27. If everything really belongs to God, why do we respect personal rights to property? How does your life depend on your possessions?

5. Read Matthew 18:15-17. When someone does something bad to us, whom should we tell?

6. In Luke 6:27, Jesus says that we should not judge others. He is talking about motives. What does itmean to "put the best construction on everything", or "explain everything in the best possible way"?

7. Why is a person's good reputation like his or her property or job?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 08"RIGHTS"

Commandments 9 and 10

CATECHISM: Commandments Nine and Ten and Explanations

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Genesis - Song of Solomon

READINGS: 1 Kings 21:1-16 2 Samuel 11:2-4

LEARN BY HEART: # 215 - If we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men intoruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." -- 1 Timothy 6:8-10

# 221 - Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." -- Philippians 2:4


1. What is the difference between the things mentioned in the Ninth and the Tenth Commandments?

2. What is the difference between the way a vineyard belongs to someone and the way a wife belongs to someone?

3. Read James 1:14-15. Why is lust or covetousness the first step toward stealing?

4. Explain what it means to get something “in a way that only appears right". Can you give an example?

5. Read 1 Timothy 6:8-10. If we can be content with what we need, how will that help us keep the faith?

6. How can wanting something and planning ahead to get it be alright although coveting it is wrong?

7. When a friend of yours has something good happen to him or her, what should be your response?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 09"OUR REDEEMER"

The Second Article

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Isaiah - Malachi

CATECHISM: The Second Article of the Apostles' Creed

READINGS: John 1:1-14 Romans 5:1-11

LEARN BY HEART: # 390 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and theWord was God. He was with God in the beginning." -- John 1:1-2

# 466 - "God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become therighteousness of God." -- 2 Corinthians 5:21

EXPLANATION: pages 119-127, questions #114 - 124; pages 134-137, questions #133 - 140.

1. Question #118 (page 121) in the cordovan Catechism asks "Who is Jesus Christ?" Find the versesfrom John 1:1-14 which tell us the same thing that is included in the answer to Question #118.

2. Why did Jesus have to be true man? You may get some help from Question #122 in the Catechism.

3. Why did Jesus have to be true God? You may get some help from Question #123 in the Catechism.

4. In Romans 5:1-11, St. Paul explains how Jesus is our Redeemer. What did Jesus have to do toreconcile us to God?

What does it mean to be reconciled to God?

5. Read Romans 6:3-4. Tell what your baptism has to do with your redemption.

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A- 10"OUR TEACHER"The Second Article

CATECHISM: The Explanation of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Genesis - Malachi

READINGS: Luke 10:16-24John 20:24-31Luke 15:11-32

LEARN BY HEART: # 434 -- "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came throughJesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but the only Son, who is at the Father's side, has madehim known." -- John 1:17-18

EXPLANATION: pages 124 - 130, questions # 125 – 132

1. According to Luke 10:16, whose lesson does Jesus teach us?

2. In Luke 10:22, Jesus tells us who teaches us about God the Father. From whom can you learn who God is?

3. Read John 20:27. What does Jesus say is the purpose of knowing about Jesus?

4. In John 20:30-31, John tells us why he wrote about Jesus' life. What are we to believe about Jesus?

What is the purpose of our believing?

5. Since Jesus is our Teacher (or Prophet), we learn about God from him. One of the best lessons he taught about God the Father is in Luke 15:11-32. What is the main characteristic of the Father, according to that parable?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-11"OUR LORD"

The Second Article

CATECHISM: The Explanation of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Genesis - Malachi

READINGS: Matthew 20:20-28Philippians 2:5-11

LEARN BY HEART: # 535 - "Jesus died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again." -- 2 Corinthians 5:15

# 539 - "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." --- Galatians 2:20

EXPLANATION: pages 134 - 143, questions # 141 - # 152

1. Match the titles for Christ's Office listed in one column with those given in the other._____ Redeemer A. Prophet_____ Teacher B. Priest_____ Lord C. King

2. According to Philippians 2:5-11, why has God made Jesus Lord over all creation?

3. According to 2 Corinthians 5:15 and Galatians 2:20, why is Jesus your Lord?

4. Read Matthew 20:25-28. Here Jesus tells what it takes to be a "lord" or ruler. What is the most important thing we can do as Jesus' followers?

5. Jesus' resurrection shows us four things, according to question #145 in the maroon Catechism. What are they?

1.

2.

3.

4.

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-12"OUR SANCTIFIER"

The Third Article

CATECHISM: The Third Article of the Apostles' Creed and Explanation

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: Matthew - Colossians

READINGS: John 16:5-161 Corinthians 2:6-16

EXPLANATION: pages 144- 153, questions # 153 - 168

1. Name the three persons in the Trinity. (see Question #94)

2. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit 'sanctifies' you? (see Question #156)

3. According to Ephesians 2:1, we were spiritually dead because of our sin. In verses 4 and 5, St. Paul tells us what God has done for us in Christ. What is that?

4. According to 1 Corinthians 2:14, why do we have to be made alive by the Spirit of God before we can understand the things that God has for us to know?

5. After reading John 16:5-16, answer what the Holy Spirit guides us into (verse 13).

6. Why do you think Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to be with the disciples and with us?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-13"OUR COUNSELOR"

The Third Article


BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: First Thessalonians - James

READINGS: Ephesians 2:19-221 Peter 2:4-12

LEARN BY HEART: # 604 - "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit -- just as you were called to one hope when you were called -- one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." -- Ephesians 4:3-6


1. Who are members of the Church? (see Question #169 in the maroon Catechism)

2. According to Ephesians 2:19-22, what is the foundation for the Church and what holds the Church together?

a.

b.

3. Read Ephesians 5:25-27. How is the Church made holy?

4. Give three definitions for the word "church".

a.

b.

c.

5. How can we tell to which church (denomination) we should belong? See Question #179 B.

6. According to 1 Peter 2:9, what are we as members of the church supposed to be doing?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-14"ETERNAL LIFE"The Third Article


BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: First Peter - Revelation

READINGS: John 6:53-591 Corinthians 15:35-58

LEARN BY HEART: # 673 - "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, andto see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." -- John 17:24


1. Read John 3:16. To whom will God give eternal life?

2. According to John 6:54, when does eternal life begin for a person?

3. Also according to John 6:54, what is the result of eternal life at the last day?

4. Explain St. Paul's "mystery" in 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 in your own words. (hint: what kind of change is he talking about?)

5. According to 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, from where does our victory over death come?

6. How can you be sure that you have eternal life and will be raised up at the last day?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-15"REACH OUT!"

The Means of Grace

CATECHISM: The Sacraments, The Blessings of Baptism, The Benefit of the Lord's Supper.BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: All the New Testament

READINGS: Romans 10:1-17Matthew 26:17-30Matthew 28:16-20

LEARN BY HEART: # 567 - "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ." -- Romans 10:17

What are the Means of Grace? 1) The Word of God, and the Sacraments: 2) Baptism and 3) The Lord's Supper.

What do we mean by a Sacrament? 1) A sacred act, 2) instituted by God himself, 3) having visible elements, 4) connected with his Word of promise, 5) by which he gives us the forgiveness of sins won for us by Christ.

How many Sacraments are there? Two: 1) Holy Baptism and 2) the Lord's Supper.What is the treasure in the sacraments? God's Word which promises forgiveness of sins, life, and

salvation.

EXPLANATION: pages 152f, question 161; pages 202f, questions 136-238; page 210, question 249; page 237f, question 296.

ASSIGNMENT

1. When did Jesus institute the Lord's Supper?

2. When did Jesus institute Holy Baptism?

3. How does a person come to faith, according to Romans 10:17?

4. What did the Holy Spirit use to call you to faith? (hint: remember Luther's explanation to the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed)

5. When a person comes to faith in Jesus as his or her Savior, who has done the reaching out?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-16"NEW BIRTH"

Holy Baptism

CATECHISM: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, I. The Nature, and II. The Blessings (including explanations)

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: All the Books of the New Testament

READINGS: John 3:1-8Romans 6:1-14

LEARN BY HEART: # 833 - "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." -- Matthew 28:19-20


1. What is used in Baptism in connection with the water?

2. Who should be baptized? (hint: read Matthew 28:19-20)

3. A THOUGHT QUESTION: How can babies believe in Jesus?

4. From John 3:1-8, explain the comparison of baptism with birth.

5. Read John 1:12-13. How does this passage relate to John 3:5 and 6?

6. From Romans 6:1-14, explain the relationship between baptism and death.

7. Explain the relationship between baptism and resurrection on the basis of Romans 6:1-14.

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-17"NEW BODY"Holy Baptism

CATECHISM: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, III. Power, and IV. Indication (with explanations)

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: All the Books of the New Testament

READINGS: Romans 7:1-6Ephesians 4:17-5:2

LEARN BY HEART: # 866 - "He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying." -- Titus 3:5b-8a

# 872 - "Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." -- Romans 6:4


1. According to 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, how do we become members of the body of Christ?

2. What does St. Paul mean in Romans 7:4, when he says "you died to the law through the body of Christ"?

3. What does the resurrection of Christ from the dead mean for us when we are members of his body? (see Romans 7:6)

4. Read Ephesians 5:25-27. How does Jesus "present us to himself as a radiant church, ... holy and blameless"?

5. What is the Old Adam? (see Catechism, Question 255)

6. How does Ephesians 4:22-24 reflect the significance of baptizing with water?

7. What does Acts 8:36-39 have to say about baptism by immersion?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-18"THE POWER OF DEATH"

Confession

CATECHISM: Confession and Absolution: "What is Confession?""What sins should we confess?""Which are these?"

READINGS: Matthew 5:21-26Matthew 18:15-20

LEARN BY HEART: # 894 - "And with that [Jesus] breathed on [his disciples] and said, "Receivethe Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them,they are not forgiven." John 20:22-23

EXPLANATION: pages 217 – 230, questions # 261 – 284.

1. Read Romans 6:23. What do we earn by our sins?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 15:54-57. How do we gain victory over the power of death?

3. How do you know when your sins are forgiven? (hint: John 20:22-23 and 1 John 1:8-9)

4. What should you do if you know you have sinned against someone? (hint: Matthew 5:21-26)

5. What should you do if you know someone has sinned against you? (hint: Matthew 18:15-20)

6. What is "excommunication"? (see Question 279-284)

7. Why are "openly unrepentant sinners" to be excommunicated? (see Q 283)

8. What must a congregation do when an excommunicated sinner repents? (see Q 284)

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-19"RENEWED LIFE"

The Sacrament of the Altar

CATECHISM: I. The Nature of the Sacrament of the AltarII. The Benefit of the Sacrament of the Altar

READINGS: Matthew 26:17-301 Corinthians 11:17-34

LEARN BY HEART: # 937 - "Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?" -- 1 Corinthians 10:16


1. List five names for the Sacrament of the Altar. (Q # 285)

2. According to 1 Corinthians 10:16, what four things are present when we celebrate the Lord's Supper?

3. The following definitions are to be filled in during class:A. Real Presence --

B. Transubstantiation --

C. Symbolic or Memorial --

4. Why should we receive the Lord's Supper frequently? (Q # 295)

A.

B.

C.

5. Study Question 296. Then tell what each of the following has to to with the Lord's Supper.

A. PARDON --

B. POWER --

C. PROMISE --

D. PROCLAMATION --

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-20"RENEWED STRENGTH"The Sacrament of the Altar

CATECHISM: III. The Power of the Sacrament of the Altar IV. How to Receive this Sacrament Worthily

READINGS: John 6:25-59

LEARN BY HEART: "Jesus said to them, 'I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in me. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.'" John 6:53-54


1. In the Lord's Supper the visible elements (bread and wine) are connected with God's word of promise. Which words in Luke 22:17-23 contain that word of promise? (hint: see Question 297)

2. What part does faith play in the benefits of the Lord's Supper? (hint: see Q # 298)

3. How should you prepare to receive the Sacrament of the Altar? (hint: see Q ## 299-302)

4. List the three things you should consider about yourself before you receive Communion. (see Q # 303)

A.

B.

C.

5. What will happen if you take communion with a weak faith? (Q # 304)

6. Who should NOT receive the Sacrament of the Altar?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-21"FAMILY LIFE"The Lord's Prayer

CATECHISM: The Lord's Prayer: Introduction and Explanation The First Petition and Explanation

READINGS: Matthew 6:5-15Romans 8:12-17, 26-27

LEARN BY HEART: # 648 - "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." -- Matthew 7:7-8

# 733 - "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." -- Matthew 5:16


1. On the basis of Matthew 6:6, to whom should we pray?

2. From Matthew 6:12 and 14-15, we learn one important thing we should pray for, both for ourselves and for others. What is it?

3. Matthew 7:7-8 tells us why we should pray. This is both God's ___________________ and his _____________________. (hint: Question 193)

4. After reading Romans 8:12-17, tell why Jesus teaches us to begin our prayer with the words, "Our Father, who art in heaven"?

5. On the basis of Romans 8:26-27, do you think each prayer should be spoken aloud? Why or why not?

6. From Matthew 5:16, how does the kind of life you live reflect on God? What does this have to do with his name?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-22"OUR FATHER'S WORD"

The Lord's Prayer

CATECHISM: The Lord's Prayer: The Second Petition and ExplanationThe Third Petition and Explanation

READINGS: Matthew 25:31-461 Timothy 2:1-7

LEARN BY HEART: # 743 - "Jesus said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers arefew. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." -- Matthew 9:37-38

# 752 - "This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." -- 1 Timothy 2:3-4


1. Read Question 212. List the Kingdoms of God.

A. B. C.

2. On the basis of Matthew 25:31-33, which kingdom of God do we associate with the end of the world?

3. On the basis of Matthew 9:37-38, which kingdom do we associate with mission?

4. According to 1 Timothy 2:1-7, what has first importance in God's will?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Did God answer Paul's prayer? Explain.

6. Is suffering part of God's will for us? (This is a thought question.)

7. Who opposes God's good and gracious will?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-23"OUR FATHER'S CARE"

The Lord's Prayer

CATECHISM: The Lord's Prayer: The Fourth Petition and Explanation

READINGS: Philippians 4:10-131 Timothy 6:6-10

LEARN BY HEART: # 766 - "The eyes of all look to you, O Lord, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing." -- Psalm 145:15-16

# 774 & 782 - "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -- Matthew 6:33-34

EXPLANATION: pages 189 – 192, questions 219 – 222.

1. From Ephesians 5:20, what is our proper response to God's gifts?

2. Read Matthew 6:33-34. Jesus is talking about the sort of things we put our greatest energy into achieving. What is the most important?

Can you think of a comparison with the amount of time we spend on different activities?

3. In Philippians 4:10-13, St. Paul describes his attitude toward the comforts of life. What does he need to be satisfied? (see also 1 Timothy 6:8)

4. List five "comforts of home" that you would be willing to do without.

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5. Who provides those "comforts" to you? Who provides all your needs?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-24"OUR BROTHER'S GIFT"

The Lord's Prayer

CATECHISM: The Lord's Prayer: The Fifth Petition and Explanation

READING: Matthew 18:23-35

LEARN BY HEART: "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive mybrother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" --Matthew 18:21-22

“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift." -- Matthew 5:23-24


1. According to Luther's explanation, what connection does our forgiveness have with the rest of the petitions in the Lord's Prayer?

2. What does Matthew 18:32-33 have to do with our forgiveness for those who sin against us?

3. Compare Matthew 18:15-16 with Matthew 5:23-24. Whose responsibility is it to go to the other person, the one who has sinned or the one who is sinned against -- or is there a better way to express that responsibility? If so what is it?

4. This petition is, in a way, a promise to do something in return for God's forgiveness in Christ. What do we promise to do?

5. Where do we get the power to forgive others?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-25"THE SPIRIT'S POWER"

The Lord's Prayer

CATECHISM: The Lord's Prayer: The Sixth Petition and ExplanationThe Seventh Petition and ExplanationThe Conclusion and Explanation

LEARN BY HEART: "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings." -- 1 Peter 5:8,9

"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide away out so that you can stand up under it." -- 1 Corinthians 10:13

READING: Genesis 22:1-19Matthew 4:1-11


1. After reading Genesis 22:1-19 and Matthew 4:1-11, describe the difference between the kind of temptation Abraham experienced from God, and the kind Jesus experienced from Satan.

2. To which kind of temptation does the sixth petition refer?

3. What three sources of temptation does Luther mention in the explanation to the sixth petition?

4. Recall God's answer to St. Paul's prayer in 2 Corinthians 12:9. What does God sometimes do instead of taking evil from us?

5. When can you say that a person is finally "delivered from evil"?

6. Read 1 Chronicles 29:11. Why do you think we add the Conclusion to the Lord's Prayer the way Jesus taught it?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-26"MY COVENANT"

Confirmation

CATECHISM: What is Confirmation?

READINGS: Hebrews 5:11-6:12

LEARN BY HEART: "Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness; fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." -- 1 Timothy 6:11-12.

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." -- Colossians 2:6-7

EXPLANATION: page 245, question 306

1. Explain what Hebrews 5:13-14 has to do with Christian education.

2. Chapter 6 of Hebrews, verses 4-6, is about the danger of falling away from God's grace. Read Mark3:28-29. Remembering what Luther says in the the Explanation to the Third Article about what the Holy Spirit does ("calls, gathers, enlightens"), explain when a sin is unforgivable.

3. In Hebrews 6:11-12, the writer to the Hebrews is talking about the importance of keeping your faith in Jesus. To what promise does he refer in verse 12?

4. Here are some personal questions for your consideration.A. How did you get to this point in your faith?

What have you learned about God and yourself?

B. What are you being asked to do in Confirmation?Are you ready to commit yourself publicly to your faith in Jesus?

C. How can you keep your trust in God strong and your faith true?What can you do with your life to serve God in a special way?

CONFIRMATION CLASS: Lesson A-27"REVIEW"

CATECHISM: Review these parts on your study sheet.

From Assignment 15: What are the Means of Grace?

1) 2) 3)

What do we mean by a Sacrament? 1) 2)

3) 4) 5)

Name the Sacraments. 1) 2)

From the Questions in the Catechism:# 4 -- What is the key to the correct understanding of the Bible?

#85 -- What is the difference between Law and Gospel?

The Law teaches --

The Gospel teaches --

The Law (S O S) --

The Gospel (S O S) --

The Law must be preached to --

The Gospel must be preached to --

#77-- What are the three purposes of the Law?

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#19 -- Who is the only true God?

#295 -- Why should we receive the Lord's Supper frequently?

(command) (promise) (need)

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