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29 U n i t 1 — L e s s o n 6 27 The Timeless Truths in the Catechism Luther's Small Catechism helps to answer some of the big questions in life by teaching what the Bible says about them. The catechism uses God's Word through interpretation and Bible verses to teach these truths. Let's take a look at how the catechism answers questions and helps us under- stand our purpose and place in this world. How do I interact with God? God inter- acts with me as He forms my faith through His Word and Sacraments, the Means of Grace. Fundamental answers about the Means of Grace can be found in the Small Catechism's sections on the Sacraments of __________________________________, ___________________________, and the Office of the Keys and Confession. Who am I? I am God's human creature, created to love Him and to love my neighbor. The funda- mental answer to this question is found in the _________________________________ . This is where we learn the truth that God does have a plan for us as His human creatures and also where we learn of God's Law. Who is God? God has created me, redeemed me, and called me so that I may be His own. The fundamental an- swer to this question is found in the _______________________________ . This is where we learn who God is and what He's done for us. Most import- ant, this is where we focus on God's Gospel through Christ. How should I live under God? God has called me His child in Christ, and He invites me to daily receive His gifts and commend my life to His care. The fundamental answer to this question is found in the ______________________ . This is where we learn who we are within the tension of the Law and Gospel: sinners freed from our bondage to the devil and freed to love God and serve our neighbor. Ten Commandments Apostles' Creed Lord's Prayer Baptism the Lord's Supper This page is a visual over- view of the Six Chief Parts of the Small Catechism. You can make this section more interactive by writing these four questions on the board: • Who am I? • Who is God? • How should I live under God? • How do I interact with God? Ask the class these ques- tions, one at a time. Have students first give their own answer to the question. For example: Say, "How would you answer the question 'Who am I?' " Let students answer; then say, "Now let's look at what the Bible and the catechism tell us about who we are." After you ask each question, look at the text associated with that question and read through it together, letting the students fill in the blanks with the correct Chief Part.