A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Part II: Questions about The Ten Commandments

Disclaimer: I believe Christ fulfilled the Sabbath and there isn’t such a thing as a “Christian Sabbath.” I’m not sure how I’d change this question if I were to use this catechism.

Do you agree with this question and answer? If not, would you change it? How?

50. Q. What day of the week is the Christian Sabbath?
      A. The first day of the week, called the Lord’s Day.

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Round the Sphere Again: Reformation Day

Still a Sticking Point
Scott M. Manetsch points out, among other important things, that “the definition of justification presented in the [Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification] is a decidedly Catholic one” (Themelios). It breaks my heart that so many so-called Protestants don’t truly understand the doctrine justification when our confidence in our right standing with God depends on it.

Last Minute Get Up
Need a quick costume? No worries (Resurgence).

Responding in Sacred Song
The Reformation and Music (Michael Milton).

Sunday's Hymn: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts,
Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men,
From the best bliss that earth imparts,
We turn unfilled to Thee again.

Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee Thou art good,
To them that find Thee all in all.

We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,
And long to feast upon Thee still;
We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Wherever our changeful lot is cast;
Glad when Thy gracious smile we see,
Blessed when our faith can hold Thee fast.

O Jesus, ever with us stay,
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away,
Shed over the world Thy holy light.

—Ber­nard of Clair­vaux

Other hymns, worship songs, sermons etc. posted today:

• Saviour, Like A Shepherd Lead Us at Jam and Books
• A Mighty Fortress Is Our God at Rosemary at Home
• Great God of Wonders at Whatever Things
• From the Cross to the Crown at The Happy Wonderer
• Rock of Ages at Fieldstone Cottage
• For Us the Dear Redeemer Died at Tried With Fire 
• Lord’s Day 44, 2011 at The Thirsty Theologian
• Voices From the Past - October 30, 2011 at The Upward Call
• Praying the Psalms - Psalm 5 at Daily on My Way to Heaven
• Resting on God at Lisa Writes

Have you posted a hymn (or sermon, sermon notes, prayer, etc.) today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by contacting me using the contact form linked above, and I’ll add your post to the list.