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4th Commandment

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Honor your Father and Mother, that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy a long life on the Earth.

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Explanation to the 4th Commandment

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We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect

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Who are the people who God wants us to honor?

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God wants us to honor those in authority, especially those in our homes, our churches, and our government

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Why do these people have authority over us?

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They have this authority because God placed them over us as his representatives.

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What blessing does God give us through his representatives in our churches?

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Through his representatives in our churches, God gives us the blessing of instruction in his saving word. (care of our souls)

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What blessing does God give us through his representatives in our government?

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Through his representatives in our government, God gives us his blessing of law and order. (care of our bodies)

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Why does God call special attention in this commandment to our parents as his representatives?

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God calls special attention to our parents because through them he gives us many blessings: our daily needs such as food, clothing, and shelter; instruction in his Words; guidance for life; and loving concern. ( care of body and souls)

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How does God emphasize that he wants to bless us through his representatives?

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God emphasizes that he wants to bless us through his representatives by adding a promise to the fourth commandment.

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Who are the three groups that God places over us?

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church
home
school

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Which groups care for our soul?

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church and home

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Which groups care for our body

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home and government

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The only time to disobey someone put in authority over you is . . .

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when they tell you to do something against God’s Word.

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When Pastor Pankow gives you homework you should . . .

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be happy and thankful for the opportunity to learn God’s Word.

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The Fourth Commandment protects God’s ___________ and promises _________ for body and soul.

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representatives, blessings