To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

Today is day 192 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 192. Why does God give you daily bread? God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father, who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace. (Psalms 103:13–14; 104:27–30; Isaiah 40:11, 29–31; Matthew 7:9–11) We will conclude...

Today is day 191 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 191. Why should you pray for daily bread? God calls me to trust him for the needs of each day, to be concerned for the needs of others, to be content with what I have, and to grow in gratitude for his provision. (Exodus 16; Psalm 78:15–20; Matthew 6:25–34; James 4:2–3) We will conclude today with...

Today is day 190 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 190. What does “our daily bread” mean? Daily bread includes all that we need each day for our bodily provision and spiritual nourishment. (Exodus 16:4; Psalm 105:39–42; Proverbs 30:7–9; John 6:1–14, 41–51; Philippians 4:19) We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent fou...

Today is day 189 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 189. Having prayed first for God’s glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray? I pray for my needs and those of my brothers and sisters: for daily provision, pardon for sins, and protection from evil. (Psalms 25:16–18; 34:8–10; 71; Lamentations 2:19; Matthew 7:7–11; Philippians 4:6) We will c...

Today is day 188 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 188. What is the fourth petition? The fourth petition is “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11; see also Luke 11:3) We will conclude today with the Lord's Payer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism . Produced by Holy Trinity Ang...

Today is day 187 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 187. Why do you pray, “on earth as it is in heaven”? In heaven, God’s Name is perfectly hallowed, and his will is perfectly obeyed and fulfilled. I pray for his kingdom to be established fully and his will to be accomplished on earth, that his Name may be perfectly hallowed in all cre...

Today is day 186 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 186. How can you do God’s will? I can walk in God’s will by loving him and my neighbor, and by taking my part in the Church’s mission to extend his kingdom in the world. (Deuteronomy 30:11–16; Psalm 15; Micah 6:8; Matthew 28:19–20; Mark 12:28–34; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8; 1 John 2:15–17)...

Today is day 185 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 185. What do you pray for as you seek God’s will? I pray for God to break the dominion of the world, the flesh, and the devil; to establish justice and thwart the plans of the wicked; to strengthen and direct his Church; and to extend the kingdom of his grace. (Psalm 10:17–18; Matthew...

Today is day 184 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 184. What is God’s will? God’s will is to reconcile all things to himself in Jesus Christ and to establish his kingdom on the earth. His will is revealed in the whole of Scripture and especially in Jesus Christ, whom I am called to serve and imitate with my whole life. (Deuteronomy 6:...

Today is day 183 and we are on the section on The Third Petition: "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". 183. What is the third petition? The third petition is “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism . Produced by Holy Trinity...

Today is day 182 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 182. How do you live in God’s kingdom? As a citizen of God’s kingdom, I am called to live in obedience to God’s Word and will, in loving witness and service to others, and in joyful hope of Christ’s return. (Psalm 15; Ezekiel 37:20–28; Mark 4:1–25; Romans 14:17; Philippians 3:17–21; 1 Peter 2:9–12) We will concl...

Today is day 181 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 181. How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom is announced to the people of Israel, arrives in Jesus Christ, and advances through the Church’s mission. It will appear in its fullness once Christ returns in glory. (Psalm 102:12–22; Daniel 2:31–45; Matthew 10:5–8; Mark 4:26–32; Acts 1:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:19–2...

Today is day 180 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 180. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, what are you asking? I pray that the whole creation may be renewed and restored under its rightful Lord, now in part and fully in the age to come. (Psalm 72; Daniel 7:27; Mark 14:25; Romans 8:19–25; Philippians 2:9–11; Revelation 11:15–18; 21:5) We will conclude toda...

Today is day 179 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 179. What is God’s kingdom? The kingdom of God is the just and peaceful reign of Jesus Christ over all the world, especially in the lives of his faithful people, through the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. (Psalms 103:19; 145:11–13; Isaiah 11:1–9; Daniel 4:28–37; Mark 1:14–15; Luke 17:20–21; Ephesians 1:3–14;...

Today is day 178 and we are on the section on The Second Petition: "Thy Kingdom Come". 178. What is the second petition? The second petition is “Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism . Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Ma...

Today is day 177 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 177. How can you hallow God’s Name? I can honor God’s Name as holy by worshiping him, serving others, and living in loving obedience as his child and a citizen of his kingdom. (Deuteronomy 4:6–8; Psalm 105:1–6; Ezekiel 36:16–32; Matthew 5:16; Hebrews 13:15–16) We will conclude today with A Prayer For the Spir...

Today is day 176 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 176. How does God hallow his Name? God’s Name is holy in itself, and God glorifies his Name by saving fallen humanity, by building his Church, and by establishing his kingdom in this world and in the age to come. (Nehemiah 9:9–10; Psalm 111:9; Ezekiel 36:22–32; Luke 1:49; John 12:23–28; Acts 4:24–31; Ephesian...

Today is day 175 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 175. What does “hallowed” mean? “Hallowed” means to be treated as holy—set apart, sacred, and glorified. (Exodus 13:1–12; Leviticus 22:31–33; Deuteronomy 6:7–8; Psalm 11:4–7; Isaiah 6:1–8; Luke 2:22–35; 2 Timothy 2:19–22) We will conclude today with The Collect for Purity found on page 89 of the Book of Commo...

Today is day 174 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture? Throughout the Scriptures, God is known as “Lord.” Through the Person and ministry of Jesus Christ, God is also revealed to be one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:24) We will conclude today with P...

Today is day 173 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 173. What is God’s Name? God’s Name reveals who he is — his nature, his character, his power, and his purposes. The Name God reveals to Moses is “I AM WHO I AM” or simply “I AM” (Exodus 3:6, 14). This Name means that he alone is truly God, he is the source of his own Being, he is holy and just, and he cannot...

Today is day 172 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 172. What is the first petition? The first petition is “Hallowed be thy Name.” (Matthew 6:9; see also Psalms 99:3; 105:1–3; John 12:27–28; see questions 283–89) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism . Produced...

Today is day 171 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven". 171. How does your Father in heaven help you here on earth? Because God is in all places and knows all things, he hears and answers my prayers, directs my paths, and strengthens me in times of trouble. (2 Samuel 22; Psalms 23; 46; Matthew 6:6–8, 25–34; 7:9–11; James 1:5) We will conclude today with Proper 8...

Today is day 170 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven". 170. What is heaven? Heaven is the realm of God’s presence, power, and glory, which exists invisibly alongside this visible realm, and from which God hears the prayers of his children. (1 Kings 8:27–30; Psalm 11:4; Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 18:10; John 3:31; Ephesians 4:10; Hebrews 9:24; Revelation 21:1–2) We wil...

Today is day 169 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven". 169. How is God unlike earthly fathers? Unlike our natural fathers, our heavenly Father loves us perfectly, is almighty in his care, makes no errors in judgment, and disciplines us only for our good. (1 Samuel 2:12–17, 22–36; Psalm 145:8–21; Luke 11:11–13; 15:11–32; Hebrews 12:9–11) We will conclude today wi...

Today is day 168 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven". 168. How is God like earthly fathers? Like all loving and sincere earthly fathers, God loves us in our weakness, provides for our needs, teaches us in our ignorance, and corrects us when we go astray. (Psalm 103:12–14; Luke 11:11–13; Hebrews 12:5–10) We will conclude today with A Collect for Guidance in Morn...