The Third Commandment

Catechism Questions 53-58

How does God want us to honor his word?

Why do we say that the third commandment deals with God’s word?

Leviticus 23:3Colossians 2:16,17

Colossians 3:16

We say that the third commandment deals with God’s word because that’s the part of this commandment that still applies to us.

How does God want us to honor his word?

Acts 17:11 / Psalm 122:1John 6:45 / Psalm 119:72

John 20:31Luke 11:28

God wants me to honor his word not just by hearing it, but also by gladly learning, believing and obeying it.

When do people sin against this commandment?

Hebrews 10:25Luke 14:16-24Hebrews 4:2

James 1:22-24

People sin against this commandment when they don’t hear or read God's word, don’t believe it, and don’t obey it.

God’s Word and My Life

• Bob says that he has good intentions of taking some time each evening to read God’s word, but so often he forgets, turns the TV on, and ends up watching it instead. He’s not happy with himself about this, and he asks you what he should do. What are some things you might suggest that he do?

God’s Word and My Life

• Agree or disagree? It's OK to miss church if the only job you can get to support yourself is on Sunday.

• What's wrong here? Teri says she doesn't have to go to Bible class or read the Bible at home because she gets all the spiritual strength she needs from the Sunday worship service.

REST WORSHIP

Remember the Sabbath DayRemember the Sabbath Day

Shadow of Christ Study God’s Word

The Third Commandment protects God’s Word

by telling us to…

HEAR

LEARN

BELIEVE

OBEY

Jesus is my Savior

Lord, direct my steps.

The Third Commandment protects God’s Word

by telling us not to…

Refuse to Hear the Word

I’ve got more important things to do.

Crowd the Word out

Refuse to believe

This way to heaven

I’m sure

this is the way

Refuse to obey

No one can

tell me what to do!

How does God want us to honor his word?

God wants us to honor his word by hearing, reading, learning, believing, and obeying it gladly and regularly.