To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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October 24, 2023 Day 297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week rather than the seventh?
Today is day 297 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
297. Why does the Church worship on the first day of the week
rather than the seventh?
The earliest Christians came to observe Sunday as “the Lord’s
Day” (Revelation 1:10) for their primary day of worship in remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection on the first day of the week. (Luke
24:1–7; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Didache 14.1; Ignatius of Antioch,
Letter to the Magnesians 9)
We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Strength to Await Christ's Return found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
6 min
October 23, 2023 Day 296. What does this commandment teach you about work?
Today is day 296 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
296. What does this commandment teach you about work?
My work is a gift of God that can grant me provision and satisfaction, and serve the common good, but it neither defines my life
nor rules over it. I am thereby freed from resentment and sloth to
work diligently and with joy for God’s glory. (Genesis 2:15; Exodus
20:9–11; Psalm 128; Proverbs 6:6–11; 12:11–14; 16:3; Ephesians 4:28;
Colossians 3:23–24)
We will conclude today by praying Part II of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
7 min
October 22, 2023 Day 295. How do you keep the Sabbath?
Today is day 295 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
295. How do you keep the Sabbath?
I cease from all unnecessary work; rest physically, mentally, and
spiritually; and join with my family and church in worship, fellowship, and works of love. (Psalm 92; Isaiah 58:13–14; Matthew 12:12;
Colossians 2:16–23)
We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
7 min
October 21, 2023 Day 294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people?
Today is day 294 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
294. How does the Sabbath serve as a promise for the future of God’s people?
When the Church is perfected in Christ, all believers will dwell
in God’s new creation, free from sin and its curse, and eternally
united to God in love, adoration, and joy. This will be our unending Sabbath rest. (Psalm 132; Isaiah 66:22–23; Colossians 2:16–19;
Hebrews 4:1–13)
We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Holy Saturday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
8 min
October 20, 2023 Day 293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath?
Today is day 293 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
293. How did Jesus teach us to keep the Sabbath?
As Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus taught us to keep it not merely as a
duty, but as a gift of God to be received with joy and extended to others through acts of love and hospitality. (Mark 2:23–3:6; Luke 13:10–16)
We will conclude today by praying the Invocation and Part I of Canticle 10 found on page 87 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
7 min
October 19, 2023 Day 292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath?
Today is day 292 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
292. Why was Israel to rest on the Sabbath?
Israel was called to rest in remembrance that God had freed them
from slavery and that God rested from his work of creation, bringing joyful balance and rhythm to life, work, and worship. (Genesis
2:1–2; Exodus 20:11; 23:12; Deuteronomy 5:12–15)
We will conclude today by praying the Heth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 57-64) found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
6 min
October 18, 2023 Day 291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy?
Today is day 291 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
291. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath day holy?
“Sabbath” is from the Hebrew shabbath, which means “rest.” “Holy”
means “set apart” for God’s purposes. God commanded Israel to
set apart each seventh day, following six days of work, for rest and
worship. (Genesis 2:2; Exodus 31:12–17; Psalm 23:1–3; Mark 1:21–22)
We will conclude today by praying a Collect for Sabbath Rest found on page 24 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
6 min
October 17, 2023 Day 290. What is the fourth commandment?
Today is day 290 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment.
290. What is the fourth commandment?
The fourth commandment is “Remember the Sabbath day, to
keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8–10; see also Deuteronomy 5:12–14)
We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
5 min
October 16, 2023 Day 289. How can you honor and love God’s Name?
Today is day 289 and we are studying The Third Commandment.
289. How can you honor and love God’s Name?
I honor and love God’s Name, in which I was baptized, by keeping
my vows and promises, by worshiping him in truth and holiness,
and by invoking his Name reverently and responsibly. (Numbers 30:2;
Deuteronomy 10:20–22; Psalm 105:1–5; Matthew 15:10–20; James 5:12)
We will conclude today by praying The Initial Address for the Renewal of Baptismal Vows found on page 194 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
6 min
October 15, 2023 Day 288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly?
Today is day 288 and we are studying The Third Commandment.
288. How might you use God’s Name carelessly?
Cursing, magic, broken vows, false piety, manipulation of others,
and hypocrisy all cheapen God’s Name. These treat God’s Name as empty of the reality for which it stands. (Leviticus 5:4–6; 19:26b,
31; Psalm 10:2–7; Malachi 1:6–14; Matthew 5:33–37; James 3:5–12; Articles of Religion, 39)
We will conclude today by praying Proper 2 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
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 Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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