This Week with A Good Confession for Families

Week 3: What the Scriptures Teach


This week’s Question and Answer can be simplified as follows for kids:

Q: What does the Bible primarily teach? A. The Bible primarily teaches what man must believe about God and what God requires of man.

(from The Westminster Shorter Catechism in Modern English)


Resources

This week’s Modern English version of Question 3 comes from The Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism in Modern English. Through colorful illustrations, this book presents the Shorter Catechism in a way that will engage your children in their learning and memorizing of these essential Christian doctrines. Proof texts are included as well as the Ten Commandments, Lord’s Prayer, and Apostles’ Creed.

Be sure to also check out The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan. This book helps children understand how God gives us His instructional manual, the Bible, to guide us in living by the Spirit.

Video: The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan

Songs to help with memorization:

Question 3- Catechism Songs by Brian Sauvé

Psalm 119:105- The Gospel Project by Lifeway

Psalm 119:105- Hide ‘Em in Your Heart by Steve Green

Thy Word- Cedarmont Kids, Veggie Tales, Ellie Holcomb, Amy Grant, Shane & Shane

Spotify: Brian Sauve, Lifeway, Steve Green, Cedarmont Kids, Veggie Tales, Ellie Holcomb, Amy Grant, Shane & Shane

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