This is a table of Bible illustrations to help parents, teachers, and pastors illuminate truths taught in the Small Catechism.
Links to parts:
- Part 1 – The Ten Commandments
- Part 2a – The First Article of the Creed
- Part 2b – The Second Article of the Creed
- Part 2c – The Third Article of the Creed
- Part 3 – The Lord’s Prayer
- Part 4a – Baptism
- Part 4b – Confession and Keys
- Part 5 – Sacrament of the Altar
Part 4b – Confession and Keys
Nathan confronts David about his sins (2 Samuel 12:1-22)
David confesses (Psalm 51)
John preaches repentance (Matthew 3:1-12)
Jesus preaches repentance (Matthew 4:12-17)
The prodigal son confesses (Luke 15:17-24)
The tax collector confesses (Luke 18;9-14)
I will give you the keys of the kingdom (Mathew 16:13-21)
Jesus gives the Church power to forgive sin (John 20:19-23)
If your brother sins against you (Matthew 18:15-19)
An excommunicated person is reinstated (2 Corinthians 2:5-11)
O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger (Psalm 6)
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven (Psalm 32)
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD (Psalm 130)