1. Obeying the Law Catechism Questions 25-30

2. Discuss “caning” in Singapore

3. What does God teach us about how he wants us to obey his commands?

4. With what attitude does God want us to obey his commands? Exodus 20:2 Psalm 95:6 1 John 4:1 Psalm 119:47 God who is our Maker and Savior wants us to obey his commands gladly and willingly.

5. Why does God want us to obey his commands? Genesis 3:1-6 Psalm 19:11 Psalm 19:7-8 Psalm 119:45 God wants us to obey his commands so that we have true happiness, joy, and freedom.

6. How well does God want us to obey his commands? 1 Peter 1:15-16 Matthew 5:48 James 4:17 Leviticus 5:17 God wants us to obey every one of his “do” and his “don’t” commands perfectly.

7. God’s Word and My Life Evaluate: John says, "It sure is a drag being a Christian. Look at all of the fun I miss out on because of the laws God wants me to follow." Agree or Disagree? Most of the time I obey God's law out of love for Jesus, but sometimes I obey it only because I fear punishment. Judy says, "I know that as long as I obey God's Law I will never have any hardship or troubles in my life."

8. Obeying God’s Commands Attitude?? God saved meGod made me gladly & willingly

9. Obeying God’s Commands Why?? For our good freehappy

10. Obeying God’s Commands How?? perfectly DON’T!DO!

11. What does God teach us about how he wants us to obey his commands? God our Savior teaches us that he wants us to gladly obey his commands perfectly because he has given them to us for our good.