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Catechism Lesson 2
God’s Creation and Providence
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Read Genesis 1-2
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Points to Note
God created all things out of _______. 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)
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Points to Note
God created all things out of _______. 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)
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Points to Note
God created all things out of nothing. 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)
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Points to Note
God used His _________________ to create all things.
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Points to Note
God used His almighty Word to create all things.
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Points to Note
God created all things in _________. For in six days the LORD made the
heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. (Exodus 20:11)
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Points to Note
God created all things in _________. For in six days the LORD made the
heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. (Exodus 20:11)
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Points to Note
God created all things in six days. For in six days the LORD made the
heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. (Exodus 20:11)
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Points to Note
Plants and animals reproduced ____________________.
God created all things as ___________.
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Points to Note
Plants and animals reproduced according to their own kinds.
God created all things as ___________.
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Points to Note
Plants and animals reproduced according to their own kinds.
God created all things as very good/perfect.
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Points to Note
What kind of land animals did God create?
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Points to Note
What kind of land animals did God create?• Livestock• Creatures that
move along the ground
• Wild animals
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Points to Note
Blessings for man.• Man and woman
were created in the ____________.
• Man was given two commands. What were they?
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Points to Note
Blessings for man.• Man and woman
were created in the image of God.
• Man was given two commands. What were they?
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Points to Note
Blessings for man.• Man and woman
were created in the image of God.
• Man was given two commands. What were they?
• Be fruitful• Rule the earth
and subdue it
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Points to Note
Explain what the Garden of Eden was like.
All kinds of trees; a river watering it
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Points to Note
God placed two trees in the Garden of Eden. What were their names?
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Points to Note
God placed two trees in the Garden of Eden. What were their names?•Tree of the knowledge of good and
evil•Tree of life
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Read Psalm 104
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Read Psalm 104
Who oversees nature?
To whom do the trees belong?
Why did God create the planets?
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Read Psalm 104
Who oversees nature? GOD
To whom do the trees belong?
Why did God create the planets?
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Read Psalm 104
Who oversees nature? GOD
To whom do the trees belong? The Lord
Why did God create the planets?
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Read Psalm 104
Who oversees nature? GOD
To whom do the trees belong? The Lord
Why did God create the planets? To mark the seasons
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Read Psalm 104
List the qualities of God:- 24 – - 27 – - 32 –
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Read Psalm 104
List the qualities of God:- 24 – wisdom- 27 – - 32 –
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Read Psalm 104
List the qualities of God:- 24 – wisdom- 27 – love, mercy,
providence- 32 –
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Read Psalm 104
List the qualities of God:- 24 – wisdom- 27 – love, mercy,
providence- 32 – power
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Break and Quiz Time!
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Catechism Lesson 2
The Bible and My Life
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Providence
Definition of Providence: God taking care of (providing for) our
physical needs.
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Providence
How does God take care of me? Psalm 104:14 - He makes grass grow for
the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate - bringing forth food from the earth:
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Providence
How does God take care of me? Psalm 104:14 - He makes grass grow for
the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate - bringing forth food from the earth:
Provides food for us
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Providence
How does God take care of me? 2 Thess. 3:10-12 - For even when we were
with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.
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Providence
How does God take care of me? 2 Thess. 3:10-12 - For even when we were
with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.
Work
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Providence
How does God take care of me? John 6:14 - After the people saw the
miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, "Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world."
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Providence
How does God take care of me? John 6:14 - After the people saw the
miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, "Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world."
Miracles
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Providence
How does God take care of me? God takes care of me by making food
grow, by giving me the ability to work, and through miracles.
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Let’s look at Psalm 91:9–16
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Psalm 91:9–10 9 If you make the Most
High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge— 10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Psalm 91:9–10 9 If you make the Most
High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge— 10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
No harm or disaster will come near you
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Psalm 91:11-13 11 For he will command
his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Psalm 91:11-13 11 For he will command his
angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
Sends his angels to guard us
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Psalm 91:14-16 14 “Because he loves me,”
says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Psalm 91:14-16 14 “Because he loves me,”
says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Deliver us from trouble
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to
make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Giving all we NEED, not want
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all
things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all
things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Works all for our good
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Providence
How does God graciously protect me? God protects me by sending his
angels to keep me from harm, by taking care of all of my needs, and by working all things out for my good.
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
Romans 11:35 - “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?”
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
Romans 11:35 - “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?”
Can’t give anything back to God
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
Psalm 118:1 - Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
Psalm 118:1 - Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Thank him
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
1 Corinthians 10:31 - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
1 Corinthians 10:31 - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Do all for God’s glory
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Providence
How do I respond to God for all His goodness to me?
We respond by acknowledging we can never repay him, by giving him thanks and by living our lives to his glory.
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Homework
Look at the end of the last page of your notes!
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Homework
Memorize:• The First Article and all of the meaning• OT books (Genesis – Daniel)• Psalm 139:14• Psalm 19:11
Be ready for a quiz on the notes. Read: Nothing! We will discuss creation
vs evolution.