The Small Catechism – part 84
Scripture Text: Colossians 2:11–13
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From the Word: 11 You were also circumcised in him with a circumcision not man-made, in the undressing of the sinful humanity of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ: 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the work of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 You were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature. God made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our sins. (Colossians 2:11–13)
From the Confessions: The Small Catechism
The Sixth Commandment
You shall not commit adultery.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that in matters of sex we are chaste and disciplined in our words and actions, and that husband and wife love and honor each other.
Pulling It Together: It is helpful to remember that you are baptized. In Christian baptism, Christ removed your sin, though that old nature would still rear its evil head in this life. So, you must often consider that your old nature is now dead to God, and with it, human nature’s sin. The old person is left behind in the water; a new person has arisen through faith in God’s work in Christ Jesus. While in this body, you will remain a sinner who needs forgiveness daily. You should strive to keep the commandments; but you will fail in the effort. Nonetheless, God’s work prevails over your sins. Your sins are nailed to the cross (Col 2:14). Leave them there, remembering it is not your sinful nature that now lives in you, but instead, the power of God at work in Christ Jesus (Rom 7:16–17).
Prayer: Thank you, Lord God, for making a way to you through Christ. Amen.
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The Sola Confirmation Series, written by the Rev. Steven E. King, is work-book style Confirmation curriculum. It is designed to serve as a simple and practical resource for teaching the biblical Word of God according to the traditional pattern of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Each book in the series can be used as the basis for a “come as you are” small group Bible study, as a student book for home school or independent study programs, or as a classroom tool and homework resource as part of an existing confirmation program.
The Ten Commandments book is a ten-week unit, which includes one session on each of the Commandments. The Scripture focus in the Ten Commandment series is on Moses and the Exodus Cycle, with Bible Study lessons taken primarily from the Pentateuch.
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Rev. Mark E. Ryman serves as Pastor for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC. Previously, Pastor Ryman has served other congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.
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