Our 4-year old daughter Karis is good at memorizing. These are some questions we’re working through this week. They are not just applicable at Easter. I’m posting them in case others might find this a good springboard for your own catechizing. The answers are admittedly a bit short and simplistic, but I figured that would make it easier for her to memorize and we can build on these concepts later. And there’s a bit of repetition, which I figure will only foster better memorization. Also, each can be associated with Scripture texts, which she can also be memorizing.
Q: Who is Jesus?
A: Jesus is God’s Son.
Q: Why did Jesus come to earth?
A: God sent Jesus to live and die in the place of every sinner who would ever trust in Him, love Him, and obey Him.
Q: What do we celebrate this week?
A: The death and resurrection of Jesus.
Q: Why did Jesus die?
A: The wages of sin is death. Jesus died for the sins of other people. Jesus took their punishment. And Jesus perfectly obeyed God on their behalf.
Q: Which people did Jesus die for?
A: Every sinner who ever puts their trust in Him, loves Him, and obeys Him. To them, Jesus is a merciful Savior, Lord, and Treasure.
Q: Are you a sinner?
A: Yes. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Q: What are sins?
A: Disobeying Mommy and Daddy and not doing what I should.
Q: Was Jesus a sinner?
A: No. Jesus never sinned. Jesus rose from the dead because death had no power over Him.
Q: Do you need a Savior?
A: Yes
Q: Who is the only Savior to whom you should go?
A: Jesus, God’s Son, who lived and died on behalf of every sinner who would ever trust in Him, love Him, and obey Him.