I grew up in a Reformed church. From birth to about the age
of 13 church meant an AM and PM church service on a Sunday. Not to mention
dinners here and dinners there at various people’s homes. Vacation Bible School
and Bible camps and stuff like that. At the time all I knew was that we were
learning about God, faith, worship and the Bible. After that our family and
especially my dad stopped going to church after being an elder and preacher for
so many years due to a falling out.
It wasn’t until I was about 22 when I was drawn to church
and God and faith in Christ when I began to understand the structure and the
teachings in a more complex, detailed and appreciative light. The catechism is
a summary of most of Scripture and is a teaching aid for getting into the treasure
and wisdom that is Scripture that points us to Jesus Christ.
The Catechism is designed first and foremost for the congregation so
that most of the concepts and teachings of Scripture can be covered over a year,
so it is formatted into 52 LORD’S DAYS (Sundays).These days it seems that the
catechism has been put aside and sermons usually focus on a particular book of
the Bible as a starting point.
M. C. Escher
It is not the Bible but reflects much of its wisdom in summary form. At times it is so beautifully worded and grasps Scripture so well.
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