Catechesis for July 16, 2006 5th Sunday after Trinity

Begin with Luther’s Morning Prayer
Recite the Books of the Bible Moses wrote the Pentateuch – first five books. The next 12 books are books of history recording God’s love to His people through the years.

Review What the Hearers Owe Their Pastors.
The Lord has commanded that those who preach the Gospel should receive their living from the Gospel. I Cor 9:14
Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Gal 6:6-7

We ask you brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
I Thess. 5:12-13

Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. Heb. 13:17

Review Of Citizens
Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. Matt 22:21
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men; whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. I Peter 2:13-14
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior. I Timothy 2: 1-3

Review To Husbands
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. I Peter 3:7

New Lesson This is the Trinity season. It is the non-festival part of the church year. The color on the altar is green because this is considered ordinary time – the time of growth. It is the longest part of the church year. This Sunday is the 5th Sunday after Trinity. What do you think next Sunday will be called?

Memorize: Explain the Table of Duties & vocation Let each his lesson learn with care, and all the household well shall fare Explain that marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church. He loves her and her response is the response of obedience (faith)

To Husbands
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Col. 3:19

To Wives
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Eph 5:22

Explain, read and enact the Gospel lesson: Luke 5: 1 - 11 Jesus sits down and teaches the Word of God. The Word of God is the net which catches the fish. It may not seem logical to use the Word of God instead of modern marketing techniques but assurance is found in the WORD and the promises attached to it.